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.
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
Charles Bevan, Attri. A Gothic Revival Oak Library or Sofa Table with Marble Top
By Charles Bevan, John Marsh and Edward Jones
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
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
19th Century French Gothic Oak Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic oak buffet is a marvel of hand-worked craftsmanship and the sculptor's art, all in one piece! Rendered from old-growth oak...
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
$3,812
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
Renaissance Revival Style Oak Library Table with Drawer
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is an antique American Renaissance Revival library or writing table, typically dated to the 1890s. Hand-crafted of solid quarter-sawn oak, this piece has a single drawer for...
Oak
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
$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
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
Regency Rosewood Library Table Attributed To Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sherborne, GB
English rosewood library table, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London. With elaborate holly wood inlay/marquetry cross banding using Thomas Wilkinson’s tracings who was a dra...
Rosewood
19thC Large English Gothic Pine Server Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890. 19thC large English Gothic pine server table Measures: W 198 x D 52 x H 74.5cm.
Pine
Coastal Long Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Coastal long console table with a white limestone top, wire-brushed cerused pine in our Sea Salt finish with two long drawers accented with four org...
Wood
$4,600
H 38.59 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Gothic Revival Buffet in Carved Oak, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Gothic Revival Buffet in Carved Oak, France, Late 19th Century A domestic cathedral carved in oak A masterwork of French Gothic Revival design, this late 19th-century buffet transfo...
Oak
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