Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
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.
1960s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Pine
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Steel
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Oak
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Oak
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Lead
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Marble, Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
1970s American Vintage Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Leather, Wood, Antler
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Silver
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Limestone
Early 20th Century German Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Antler, Wood
1980s German Vintage Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century German Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Antler, Wood
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Leather, Natural Fiber
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Canvas, Giltwood
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Marble, Brass, Enamel
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Oak, Wood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Oak
17th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Marble
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Silver, Bronze
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Oak, Paint
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Plaster, Wood, Velvet