The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. Gothic Revival furniture's characteristics include such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving.
The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Gothic Revival's proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.
In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.
Much like the castles or cathedrals that inspired them, Gothic Revival chairs, bookcases and beds make a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece will declare that your home is indeed your castle.
Large Ecclesiastical Gothic Revival Serving Table, Workstation Desk Countertop
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
This large, circa 1860, Victorian Ecclesiastical Gothic Revival altar table is crafted from solid pitch pine and features a two-planked top supported by a robust peg and mortised bas...
Oak, Pine
Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table
By Bruce James Talbert, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert, Attributed, a Gothic Revival walnut library or serving table with turned gallery below the upper serving area, on turned legs with ebonized details united by a full si...
Walnut
English Gothic Revival Console/Serving Table with Fretwork Frieze
Located in Long Island City, NY
This unusual mid-19th century serving table is distinguished by a Gothic pierced fretwork frieze and similarly pierced corner brackets. The square-section legs end in block feet.
Charles Bevan, Attri. A Gothic Revival Oak Library or Sofa Table with Marble Top
By John Marsh and Edward Jones, Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan, attri. probably made by Marsh Jones and Cribb of Leeds. A super quality Gothic Revival oak library or Sofa table with semi-circular veined marble top, arched supports...
Marble
A.W.N. Pugin, J C Crace Gothic Revival Carved Oak Library, Hall or Serving Table
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A.W.N. Pugin. A rare Gothic Revival carved oak library or serving table with floor level display shelf. Probably made by J C Crace. Pugin used a number of recurring motifs, on furnit...
Oak
English Antiqued Serving Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and reclaimed oak veneered serving table, the galleried top and undertaker with a glass overlay, on spiral turned legs joined by an under tier fitted with two drawers, on ...
Wood
Antique Renaissance Revival Oak Buffet, Hunt Board
Located in Oakwood, GA
Antique Renaissance Revival Buffet, Hunt Board, Oak, 57"W Antique Buffet Antique Hunt Board Renaissance Revival Circa 1880’s Solid Oak Beautifully carved sides and front Top has two ...
Wood, Oak
$3,100
H 31.5 in W 59 in D 17.5 in
Antique French Flip Top Envelope Library Table Console Sofa Entry Table Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Versatile Size Antique French Oak Flip Top Envelope Table, Writing Desk or Sofa Table with Trestle Base and Double Drawers ~~c. 1920s-30s Versatile piece that can be used ...
Oak
Elba Serving Table Ivory
Located in Milan, IT
Elba table has dimensions cm 70 x 46 x H 77, but since it's a pliant it can be stocked anywhere. This little but useful serving table has a tray made of horn, and the structure is ma...
Wood
$3,741
H 29.14 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
LOVELY ANTIQUE LATE VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BARLEY TWiST LEG HALL TABLE OR DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved Gothic Revival Victorian Oak hall table with two large drawers Please note the de...
Oak
Italian Console Table with Marble Top
Located in Woodbury, CT
This handsome neoclassical table in cream paint and parcel-gilt has a fluted apron with foliate carvings while the rose marble top has a cream marble beaded edge. Perfectly sized for...
Marble
18th Century English Oak Console or Serving Table
Located in High Point, NC
18th century oak console table from England. The top has a beveled edge, following down to a hand carved apron with nulling decoration over h...
Oak
Antique English Leather Top Desk or Library Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English desk having a leather top on a case with three drawers in front, brass hardware and faux drawers on the sides and back, all this sitting on turned and r...
Brass
$69,636
H 31.11 in W 44.89 in D 29.53 in
Rare German Rococo 18th Century Period Console Table with Marble Top
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very unusual and superb Rococo console table from the mid-18th century. On four carved legs with an X-shaped stretcher, overall with scrolls and dolphin-like sea creatures. This ex...
Marble
Italian Style Serving/Console Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom built Italian style three-drawer serving/console table. Reference: 5518 Dimensions 72.5 inches (184 cms) wide 17 inches (43 cms) deep 33 inches (84 cms) high.
Pine
$19,500
H 101 in W 67 in D 22 in
Monumental French Gothic Revival Bibliotheque - Buffet China Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent 19th century Gothic Revival hand carved painted parcel gilt bibliothèque (today use as a library bookcase or hutch, dining room buffet, vitrine display) Most ...
Glass, Wood, Paint, Pine, Giltwood
$12,250
H 38.5 in W 43.25 in D 36 in
19th Century Victorian Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical Altar Table Attrib Pugin
Located in Forney, TX
A rare grand Victorian Gothic religious church altar attributed to A.W.N Pugin (1812-1852) Hand-crafted of solid pine in the first half of the 19th century, having a removable octagonal top over conforming architectural well-form pedestal base with heavy-duty braced open interior, arched molding...
Wood, Pine
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Carved Oak Alter Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century gothic revival carved oak alter table circa 1901. Stunning and original gothic revival alter table, which we have dated from ...
Oak
Gothic Revival Console Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Gothic revival carved oak console table with bobbin turned legs, late 19th century. Height to top of back splash 36". Height to table top 30"
Oak
French Oak Limed Gothic Alter Table, circa 1880s
Located in Staffordshire, GB
French oak limed Gothic alter table, circa 1880s Would make a superb kitchen island or large serving table, or reception desk. Table top is separate a...
Oak
Gothic Serving Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual narrow 19th century Gothic serving table with a lovely pale scrubbed pine top. 1860. Dimensions: 96 inches (244 cms) wide 20.5 inches (52 cms) deep 29 inches (74 cms) ...
Pine
Sold
H 38.59 in W 53.15 in D 22.84 in
19th century Italian Gothic Revival or Troubadour Console with Marble Top
Located in Brussels, BE
19th century Italian Gothic Revival or troubadour console with marble top.
Marble
Sold
H 34 in W 40 in D 18 in
Antique Gothic Revival Inlaid and Ebonized Carved Walnut Server, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Gothic Revival walnut server features two toned stylized hinge motif, ebonized and inlaid banding, p[anelled sides, carved egg and dart trim, seated on paw feet, 19th centur...
Walnut
Early 20th Century Carved Oak Alter Table in the Gothic Taste
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we offer you a stunning alter table circa 1901. Baring a brass plaque from its donation to the Methodist free church, park green by Matthew and Emma...
Oak
19th Century English Oak Serving Cart
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English large serving cart made from oak. The top has a wonderful gallery with hand-turned spindles and railing, and a beveled edge. The legs are wonderfully hand-turned...
Oak