Gothic Revival Furniture
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 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze, Ormolu
1860s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1930s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Mahogany
1870s German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Pine, Lacquer
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Pine
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Glass, Hardwood
1850s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Steel
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century British Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1840s Scottish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Nickel, Iron, Steel, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
1840s Scottish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
1930s Dutch Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Pine, Paint, Glass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Steel
Mid-20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1930s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Chestnut
18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Chestnut
1950s European Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1950s European Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Pine
1950s European Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1910s North American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mirror, Oak
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Oak
1850s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Chestnut
20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Pine