Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
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.
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Metal
19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Silver, Bronze
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Onyx, Bronze
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Steel
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century British Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Iron, Wrought Iron, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Oak
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wood, Pine
Late 20th Century English Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Fruitwood
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Clay
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal
1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wood
1910s English Vintage Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Beech
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 1900s Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Iron
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal, Bronze
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Mahogany
1830s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Beech
1930s English Vintage Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Giltwood
1850s Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Oak
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Other