Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
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.
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Bronze, Copper
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Wrought Iron, Zinc
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Brass
1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Wrought Iron
1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Brass
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Marble
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Metal
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Mirror, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Metal
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Oak
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Wrought Iron
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Wrought Iron
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Wrought Iron
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Oak
20th Century American Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Mirror, Bamboo
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Iron
20th Century American Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Mirror, Wood
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Brass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Plastic, Wood
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Marble, Bronze, Zinc
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Metal
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Iron, Bronze, Brass
20th Century Austrian Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Metal
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Bronze, Metal
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Wrought Iron, Metal
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Metal, Wrought Iron
1920s American Vintage Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Brass
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Iron
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Metal
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Iron
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Racks and Stands
Oak