Gothic Revival Lighting
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.
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron, Tôle
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Metal
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass, Bronze
2010s American Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
1960s French Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Lighting
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Metal
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass, Iron, Wire
1980s American Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Lighting
Metal, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Mexican Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Mexican Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass, Iron
1860s French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze
Late 20th Century Gothic Revival Lighting
Metal
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Lighting
Nickel, Iron, Steel, Brass
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass, Bronze
1930s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Iron
18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
1950s European Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
1950s European Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
1950s European Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
1910s North American Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Stained Glass
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Lighting
Metal, Wrought Iron, Brass
20th Century English Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
1950s French Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Metal, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass
1890s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze
20th Century European Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Lighting
Steel
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze, Enamel
1950s French Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Lighting
Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass, Copper, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Lighting
Metal
Early 2000s American Gothic Revival Lighting
Iron
1950s French Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
1940s European Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Iron
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Lighting
Iron
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass
1930s French Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Lighting
Metal, Wrought Iron, Brass