Gothic 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. The style is characterized by such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving. The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Its 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 castle or cathedral that inspired it, a Gothic Revival chair makes 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 might make a statement that your home is indeed your castle.
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
1850s Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
17th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
2010s Italian Gothic Furniture
Stainless Steel
1890s Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Other
1890s American Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Quartz, Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
17th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass, Bronze
16th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
1890s Antique Gothic Furniture
Mirror, Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass, Iron
20th Century English Gothic Furniture
Hardwood
20th Century Spanish Gothic Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
1960s European Vintage Gothic Furniture
Granite
16th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Gothic Furniture
Steel
1980s Italian Vintage Gothic Furniture
Poplar
Late 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Gothic Furniture
Poplar
Early 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Mirror, Oak
1970s English Vintage Gothic Furniture
Pottery
2010s American Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
18th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
1890s German Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
20th Century Gothic Furniture
Stone, Bronze
17th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Terracotta
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Silver
15th Century and Earlier German Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood, Pine
1930s Slovenian Vintage Gothic Furniture
Leather, Hardwood
1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
1940s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Metal
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
15th Century and Earlier German Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Softwood
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone, Limestone
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Softwood
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Furniture
Iron
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
1920s Vintage Gothic Furniture
Iron
20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Brass
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
20th Century Spanish Gothic Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron, Metal
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass, Copper
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
1870s Antique Gothic Furniture
Walnut