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.
Museum Quality Neo-Gothic Three-Train Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
A striking and high-quality Neo-Gothic Vienna regulator wall clock, dating to the late 19th century and featuring a rare three-train movement with quarter-hour strike on two gongs. ...
Enamel, Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century Great Quality Needlework Mary and Child Jesus Religious Banner
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted "Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, pray for us" banner. It must have taken a highly skilled seamstress an enormous amount of time to create this impressive religious banner....
Linen, Silk, Velvet, Oak
Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin, circa 1880, Venice
By John Ruskin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Window from Ca Foscari, Venice Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published, circa 1880 On wove quality ...
Paper
Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin, circa 1880, 'Florence'
By John Ruskin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Tracery from the Campanile of Giotto, at Florence. Steel engraving after the original drawing by John Ruskin. Published, circa 1880 ...
Paper
Set of 18 Gothic Architectural Prints ( Scotland ) After Robert Billings. 1848
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Glorious set of 18 prints of Gothic Architecture in Scotland Steel engravings. After R.W. Billings Published by William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh. Dated 1848 Unframed.
Paper
Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin, circa 1880, 'Venice'
By John Ruskin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Balcony in the Campo St. Benedetto, Venice Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published, circa 1880 On w...
Paper
Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin, circa 1880 'St. Lo'
By John Ruskin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful gothic architectural print. Cathedral of St. Lo Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published circa 1850 On wove quality pape...
Paper
Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin, circa 1880, 'Lisieux'
By John Ruskin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Pierced ornaments from Lisieux, Bayeux, Verona and Padua. Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin. Published, ...
Paper
Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin circa 1880, 'Abbeville'
By John Ruskin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Fragments from Abbeville, Lucca, Venice and Pisa Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published, circa 1880...
Paper
Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin circa 1880 'Salisbury'
By John Ruskin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful gothic architectural print. Cathedral of Salisbury and Rouen Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published circa 1880 On wove quality...
Paper
English Victorian Gothic Revival White and Blue Tile in the manner of Pugin
Located in High Peak, GB
K0 English Victorian Gothic Revival blue and white ceramic tile depicting a Tudor rose in a cross of fleury in a border. Stamped England UCX at the back. Attractive, timeless an full...
Ceramic
Large Victorian Gothic Minton tile designed by A. W. N. Pugin in ebonised frame
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Large 12" square Minton polychrome tile designed by A. W. N. Pugin in ebonised oak frame. Minton tiles of this scale are relatively rare.
Ceramic
Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin, circa 1880, 'Ferrara'
By John Ruskin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Portions of an arcade on The South Side of the Cathedral of Ferrara Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin...
Paper
Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin, circa 1880, 'St. Lo'
By John Ruskin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Ornaments from St. Lo, Rouen and Venice Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published, circa 1880 ...
Paper
Antique Botany Print of a Pink Gladiolus Species '1848'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gladiolus var. hyb. Lèopold'. Lithograph of a pink gladiolus species. This print originates from volume 4 of 'Annales de la Société Royale d'Agriculture et de B...
Paper
$1,325
H 2.76 in W 11.03 in D 19.69 in
Fantastic quality antique Victorian carved oak banjo clock barometer
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality antique Victorian carved oak banjo clock barometer having a quality carved oak case in the form of an anchor surrounding the two porcelain dials, signed Beha Licker...
Glass, Oak
Antique Print of Turkish Costumes by Racinet, 'circa 1880'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Turkey - Turque - Turkey'. Chromolithograph of Turkish Costumes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A. Raci...
Paper
Sold|$500
H 37 in W 27 in Dm 27 in
19th Century Italian Religious Banner Mary Jesus Oliograph with Tassels
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Beautiful oleograph of Mary and Jesus. Original tassels and bar on top and bottom to keep a good weight for hanging. One end of bar is missing. Found in a private chapel in a villa, ...
Canvas
Mocap 'Discodip' Illusionistic Wall Clock
Located in Maastricht, NL
Mocap 'Discodip' illusionistic wall clock design: JAN PAUL “Time is an illusion” Most wall-clocks have the same basic shape: round. Also the ...
Metal
$2,265
H 19 in W 19 in D 1.25 in
Large Victorian Gothic Minton tile designed by A. W. N. Pugin in ebonised frame
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Large 12" square Minton polychrome tile designed by A. W. N. Pugin in ebonised oak frame. Minton tiles of this scale are relatively rare.
Ceramic
Madonna and Child, Classical 19th Century Painting
Located in Miami, FL
Madonna and child, Classical 19th century painting. This lovely oil painting was purchased in Spain. The artist is unknown. The painting still maintains its original finish and ha...
$2,589
H 40.56 in W 12.6 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Wooden Barometer Signed Burlinson Ripon Antique Instrument Weather
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden barometer signed Burlinson Ripon made in the mid 19th century. Silver-plated brass dial engraved with weather indications and the name of the m...
Wood
$3,850Sale Price|22% Off
H 23 in W 20 in D 2.5 in
Italian 19th Century Renaissance Oil on Board Representing a "Mother and Child"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Italian mid-19th century Renaissance oil on board representing a "Mother and Child". The Renaissance revival style painting in the manner of a Raphaelite Madonna and Child, of a s...
Wood, Giltwood
Wall Clock Leather Brass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wall clock made of leather and brass manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. The clock hangs with golden toned cords on a brass knob. A removable key is used for winding the move...
Brass
A 19th Century Dutch Naive Needlework in Ebonized Timber Frame
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A 19th Century Dutch Naive Needlework in Ebonized Timber Frame Depicting a woman in regal attire with child greeting a figure dressed in draped gown, in the background, an architect...
Cotton, Hardwood
19th Century North African Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves, Set of Six
Located in Stamford, CT
Group of 6 colorful pages of a 19th century North African prayer book with expressive calligraphic script in black ink with red, green and yellow highlights. These are truly miniatur...
Paper
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H 13 in W 8 in D 0.07 in
Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin, circa 1880, 'Lucca'
By John Ruskin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Arch from The Facade of The Church of San Michele at Lucca Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published, ...
Paper
Set of 19th Century Carved Oak Linen Fold Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of 5 antique hand carved linen fold oak panels dating to circa 1880. Originally part of a panelled room in a grand English home, these nine panel...
Wood, Oak
Set of Antique 19th Century Carved Linen Fold Oak Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of 9 antique hand carved linen fold oak panels dating to circa 1880. Originally part of a panelled room in a grand English home, these nine panel...
Wood, Oak
Max Ingrand Angel Playing Harp Stained Glass Panel
Located in Astoria, NY
Maurice Max-Ingrand (French, 1908-1969) Angel Playing Harp Stained Glass Panel, on red ground with stars, signed and marked "Made in France" upper left. 30" H x 22.5" W. Provenance:...
Stained Glass
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H 10 in W 6.75 in D 0.07 in
Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin, circa 1880, 'Venice'
By John Ruskin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Balcony in the Campo St. Benedetto, Venice Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published, circa 1880 On w...
Paper
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H 11 in W 7.25 in D 0.07 in
Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin, circa 1880, 'Venice'
By John Ruskin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Balcony in the Campo St. Benedetto, Venice Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published, circa 1880 On w...
Paper
Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin, circa 1880
By John Ruskin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin. Published circa 1880. On wove quality paper. Unframed.
Paper
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H 11 in W 7.5 in D 0.07 in
Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin, circa 1880, 'Venice'
By John Ruskin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Balcony in the Campo St. Benedetto, Venice Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published, circa 1880 On w...
Paper
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H 11 in W 7.25 in D 0.07 in
Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin, circa 1880, Venice
By John Ruskin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Window from Ca Foscari, Venice Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published, circa 1880 On wove ...
Paper
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H 11 in W 7.25 in D 0.07 in
Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin, circa 1880, 'Lucca'
By John Ruskin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Arch from The Facade of The Church of San Michele at Lucca Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published, ...
Paper
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H 10.75 in W 6.75 in D 0.07 in
Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin, circa 1880, 'Lucca'
By John Ruskin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Arch from The Facade of The Church of San Michele at Lucca Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published, ...
Paper
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H 10.75 in W 7 in D 0.07 in
Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin circa 1880, 'Venice'
By John Ruskin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Capital From The Lower Arcade of The Doge's Palace, Venice Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published c...
Paper