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Gothic Revival Seating

Gothic Revival Style

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.

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Style: Gothic Revival
Antique French Gothic Bench Settee Oak Arches Linen Fold Lift Top Seat c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Bench, Settee or Church Pew with Lift-Top Seat for Storage~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c. 1900 Spectacular design elements featuring linen...
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Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival high back hall bench. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with original hand-carved elements in the back and the sides! Un...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Wrought Iron

John Pollard Seddon A pair of Gothic Revival oak dining chairs. 4 more available
Located in London, GB
John Pollard Seddon (1827-1906), a pair of Gothic Revival oak dining chairs. These upholstered dining chairs are the side chairs en s...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Antique French Bench Settee Gothic Oak Linen Fold Figural Lift Top Seat c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Bench, Settee or Church Pew with Lift-Top Seat for Storage~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c. 1900 Spectacular design elements featuring lin...
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Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

19th Century Carved Solid Mahogany Bishops Cathedral Throne Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
19th Century Solid Mahogany Gothic Cathedral Chair. "En Memoriam M.M." carved on front below the quatrefoil design. Carved date on back panel Sept. 16th 1891. Brand new custom uphols...
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1890s American Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Mahogany

Pair English Coalbrookdale Style Iron Gothic Garden Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
English Coalbrookdale foundry attributed cast iron garden benches. Made in the Gothic Revival English taste featuring Gothic tracery backrest centered by quatrefoil designs. The grac...
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20th Century English Gothic Revival Seating

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Iron

Antique Early 1900s Gothic Revival Stool or Table with Hand Carved Elements
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, practical and highly decorative seat / hall bench with quality carvings. This beautifully carved and striking stool is surrounded by a number of very well designed and execu...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Antique French Chair Gothic Revival Bishops Throne Altar Chair Cushion Oak 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
OUTSTANDING Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Bishops Throne Altar Chair with Reversible Liturgical Cushion~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c. 1880s Highly detailed Gothic accents~~the m...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Antique 18th Century English Gothic Revival Paneled Oak Pub Bench Settle Pew
Located in Dayton, OH
Extraordinary 18th century English oak pub bench / settee / sofa. A rectangular form with high back and red velvet upholstery. Features Gothic revival pane...
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18th Century Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

1890s Antique Gothic Revival Monk Chair Oak, Velvet Upholstered, Europe
Located in Andernach, DE
Unique, very wide antique oak chair made entirely by hand around 1900. Most likely France or Germany, presumably a piece of cleric church furniture. The design is unusually wide (pos...
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1890s German Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Wood, Oak

Pair Of Regency Gothic Revival English Oak Hall Chairs Circa 1825
Located in Norwich, GB
A superb pair of Regency oak Gothic Revival hall chairs. English - Circa 1825. Excellent examples with architectural influence, having lancet arched shaped tops with fabulous quatre...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

19th Century Gothic Revival Stool / Side table
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
19th-century French Gothic revival carved, oak side table/stool. Good condition with signs of age and use. Dimensions: 26 cm x 27 cm x 41 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Pair of Coalbrookdale Serpent and Grape Pattern Iron Garden Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of English cast iron garden benches having a "serpent and grape" pattern by Coalbrookdale Foundry. The benches have a rare iron slatted seat and backrest. The end supports feature a snake curled around the legs eating a grape cluster. The gracefully curved arms end with dogs head terminals. The patinated iron has a painted finish. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship from a historic foundry. Also known as "dog and serpent...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Iron

AWN Pugin, Six Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs Probably for the House of Lords
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, made by Gillows of Lancaster. Stamped Gillows to the back legs. A set of six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs probably designed for the House of Lords...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

A W N Pugin, Stamped Gillows, a Set of Four Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, made by Gillows of Lancaster. Stamped Gillows to the back legs. A set of four Gothic Revival oak dining chairs. Measures: Height 34 1/2 inches. x width 17 inches. x d...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Antique Oak Chair with Gothic and Religious Carvings, 1890s
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
A stunning antique oak chair adorned with intricate Gothic and religious carvings, showcasing remarkable craftsmanship and historical character. The old upholstery is aged with light...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Antique French Bench Settee Gothic Oak Tracery Lift Top Seat Storage Trunk 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Bench or Settee with Lift-Top Seat for Storage~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c. 1880s Spectacular design elements featuring tracery, linen ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Bruce Talbert, Gillows, Two Rare Gothic Revival Oak Armchair in Blue Upholstery.
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert. Gillows of Lancaster. Two rare Gothic Revival armchairs. *The two with dark and light blue upholstery shown here are available, the one with brown upholstery is now s...
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1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Pair Of 19th Century Gothic Revival Oak Buttoned Leather Armchairs
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A majestic pair of mid 19th-century Gothic Revival throne-armchairs in solid oak showcasing a lovely original golden patina. Each chair is distinguished by a tall, arched back, uphol...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Leather, Oak

English Oak Gothic Style Curule Armchairs Attributed to A.W.N. Pugin, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
English late Regency period circa 1830 'Gothic' style armchairs of curule form having solid oak chamfer edge frames, the rectangular (upholstered) backs connecting padded-rest arms c...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Set of Four 19th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These richly carved chairs are excellent examples of late 19th-century to early 20th-century Renaissance Revival seating, most likely produced in France or Northern Europe during the...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Monks Bench – Louis XVIII Period
Located in Alton, GB
An extraordinary and stately piece from the early 19th century, this French Gothic Revival Monks Bench, dating circa 1820, is a masterclass in craftsmanship and evocative design. Att...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Chestnut

Set of Six 19th Century Gothic Oak Side Chairs
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
 An unusual set of 6 early 19th Century oak dining/hall chairs, in the rectory Gothic manner. The arched backs with centre quatrefoils and foliate oak leaf carving, flanked by spires...
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1830s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Leather, Oak

A W N Pugin Gothic Revival oak armchair by Gillows of Lancaster or Holland Son
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, probably made by Gillows of Lancaster or Holland and son, for the House of Lords in Parliament Square London. A Gothic Revival oak armchair. Professionally re-upholstered.
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1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

19th Century French Gothic Revival Carved Bleached Oak Hall Bench with Trapdoor
Located in Dallas, TX
Compliment your entryway, hallway or mud room with this heavily carved antique bench. Crafted in northern France, circa 1880, and built of solid oak wood, the bleached Renaissance st...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Pair 19th Century Victorian Gothic Revival Turned Carved Ebonized Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
a fantastic example of Gothic revival furniture, the robust pair of ebonized Gothic style arm chairs with padded back with openwork pointed arch crest flanked by turned stiles; above...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Wood

Vintage Tudor Gothic Revival Style Arm Chair with Intricate Carvings
Located in Seattle, WA
The vintage chair is crafted from dark wood with a Gothic Revival style, evident in its intricate carvings, including circular cutouts, swirling patterns, and a diamond-shaped inlay ...
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1970s Vintage Gothic Revival Seating

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Wood

A Set of 4 Victorian Barley Twist Oak Dining Chairs This is a lovely set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Set of 4 Victorian Barley Twist Oak Dining Chairs This is a lovely set of High Back Dining Chairs, the barley twist columns on the...
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1880s Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Antique Stunning Set of Three Gothic Savonarola Dante Armchairs Velvet Red Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, top quality hand carved and highly decorative antique set of 3, 19th Century curule armchairs in red velvet – Renaissance Revival Elegance. This elegant set of three matchin...
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19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Brass

Rare Antique Pair of Gothic Revival and Medieval Style Cloister or Church Chairs
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and impressive, Gothic style chairs with an amazing patina. These rare and solid oak church or monastery chairs have a beautiful patination ...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Brass

J P Seddon, Exhibited Crystal Palace 1851. Six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs
Located in London, GB
John Pollard Seddon (1827-1906), six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs. These upholstered dining chairs are the side chairs en suite t...
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1850s Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Oak Armchair Chair w Female Sculptures in Armrests
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and impressive, Gothic style chair from the late 1800s. This rare and solid oak Gothic Revival church chair has a beautiful patination and it is as stabile as the day it was...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Leather, Oak

19th Century French Neo-Gothic Carved Oak Hall Bench Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique Gothic Revival French hand-carved oak hall bench with original nicely aged dark warm rich patina. circa 1870 Hand-crafted in France in the late 19th century, high-quality solid wood construction, rare form, having a tall double-door cabinet with carved tracery panels, iron slide bolt...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

19th Century French Gothic Revival Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Revival chair is a wonderful testament to the craftsmen of a bygone era! Hand-sculpted from old growth oak, it feature...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Practical Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Oak Hall Bench with Amazing Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Gothic bench with top quality carved, church letter panel and more. This beautifully hand carved, oak church bench from the early 1900s is in ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Seating

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Wood, Oak

Charles Bevan A pair of Gothic Revival side chairs
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan under licence to Marsh Jones & Cribb. A pair of Gothic Revival side chairs, with pegged oak frame and scissor style legs on the original decorative brass and ceramic ca...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Charles Bevan attr. A set of five Gothic Revival oak dining chairs an armchair
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan for Marsh Jones and Cribb, attributed. A good quality set of six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs with geometric dot and...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Pair of 19th century carved oak and leather armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century oak and leather armchairs circa 1890. Good quality pair of show frame wing back armchairs.  Complete with original brown leather which still shows traces of an ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Leather, Oak

A Pair of Victorian Substantially Carved Oak Armchairs, C. 1870.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the Gothic Revival or Renaissance Revival styles, this pair are sometimes referred to as "throne chairs" due to their imposing size and ornate carvings of lions masks, and more. N...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Hendrik Petrus Berlage. Dutch. A set of four Gothic Revival oak side chairs
By Hendrik Petrus Berlage
Located in London, GB
Hendrik Petrus Berlage. Dutch. A captivating set of four Gothic Revival oak side chairs with a progressive architectural A frame design to the...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

A high Gothic Revival oak armchair with carved and fretwork sides
Located in London, GB
Walford & Donkin. A high Gothic Revival oak armchair with carved and fretwork sides for The Art Furniture Company who were an architectural interior and furniture design partnership at 25 Garrick Street. Seat height: 42.5 cm Arm height: 62 cm The Illustrated London News on the 17th June 1867 wrote:, The Art Furniture Company was 'prepared to supply at ordinary trade prices, domestic furniture of an artistic and picturesque character, designs by C L Eastlake, A W Blomfield, and E W Godwin and other architects'. Eastlake's Hints on Household Taste of 1868 featured a cabinet designed by him and exhibited by Heaton, Butler & Bayne but probably made by the Art Furniture Co. Godwin designed 16 pieces of furniture for the firm in Japanese and Gothic Revival styles. His Anglo-Japanese buffet (illus. Soros (1999), CR 304-a) was executed by AFC as were some of his Gothic revival chairs for Dromore Castle, including the eagle chair...
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1860s Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Pair of Carved Walnut Tall Backs New Upholstery Fireside Arm Side Chairs MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Carved Walnut Tall Backs New Upholstery Fireside Arm Side Chairs MINT!
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20th Century American Gothic Revival Seating

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Solid Oak Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian Gothic revival solid oak swivel desk chair, made in England and dating from around the 1870-1880 period. This is of outstanding quality, it is beautifully...
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1870s British Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

French Neogothic Oak Side Table, Little Coffer or Stool, circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
French oak stool This small chest is multifunctional: in your living room, bedroom, or entryway, it can serve as a small side table, stool, or storage unit, depending on your needs. ...
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1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

A W N Pugin, probably made by Gillows of Lancaster A Gothic Revival oak armchair
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, probably made by Gillows of Lancaster for the House of Lords London. A Gothic Revival oak armchair with carved rosettes to the headrest, and each side of the arms, and u...
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1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Set of Nine Gothic Revival Dining Chairs
Located in Dekalb, IL
Upholstered Victorian-inspired dining chair set. Have you ever hosted a vampire family for dinner and realized you didn't have appropriate seating? Well these Gothic Revival chairs ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Leather, Walnut

19th C Highly Carved English Oak Bench Hall Seat w Lions Dragons + Storage
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic highly carved Gothic Oak hall bench with full lions and winged dragons on the back panel. Full body mythic lions make up the armrests while the back panel has swirling drag...
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1860s Scottish Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Brass

English Gothic Revival Carved Throne Chair
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English Gothic Revival style oak high back carved and filigree Bishop's throne chair with griffin finials.
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

A good quality set of four Gothic Revival oak dining chairs with bobbin turnings
Located in London, GB
A good quality set of four Gothic Revival oak dining chairs with twin pierced quatrefoil details to the arched top and bobbin turned l...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

LOVELY GOTHIC REVIVAL HAND MADE IN ENGLAND OAK THRONE ARMCHAIR WiTH STEEPLE BACK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Gothic Revival circa 1900 English oak Throne armchair with steeple back Please note...
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Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Antique Gothic Revival Carved Polychrome Painted Upholstered Stool Ottoman
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Neo-Gothic tabouret stool / ottoman, 19th century, most likely Italian (Southern Italy; Kingdom of Two Sicilies), parcel gilt and polychrome painted frame, padded seat ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Neo-Gothic Walnut Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neo-Gothic walnut armchair, 19th century Large neo-Gothic walnut armchair, 19th century, cathedral seat. H: 126 cm, W: 63 cm, D: 50 cm
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Walnut

E W Pugin. Gothic Revival oak chair designed for the Granville Hotel in Ramsgate
Located in London, GB
E. Welby Pugin. A Gothic Revival oak chair design can be found in the Public Record Office, Kew. (BT/43/58, no. 245877)., and is titled 'front elevation of chair quarter real size'. The chair was part of the interiors E. W. Pugin designed for the Granville Hotel in Ramsgate. Unfortunately, the hotel's failure in 1873 led to Pugin's bankruptcy. However, by 1876, some of Pugin's designs were available through Cox & Sons church furnishings...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Early Gothic Revival Solid Rosewood Nursing Chair
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early Gothic Revival Solid Rosewood Nursing Chair - with Shell Crest, Twist Column and X-Stretcher - 22"w x 20.5"d x 45.5"h (17"h to the seat)
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Rosewood

Charles Bevan attributed. A gothic Revival side chair with chamfered edges
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan attributed. A gothic Revival side chair with chamfered edges, and ebonized dot decoration to the lower back, and to the front and back seat corners. With ring turned su...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Walnut

Oversized Gothic Revival Throne Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous over-scale Gothic Revial throne style arm chair-in carved oak, with (re upholstered) seat and backrest. This example is in very good original condition showing only light ...
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19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

A W N Pugin, A Rare Oak Armchair Probably Designed for the Speaker s House
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin. An extremely rare oak armchair probably designed for the The Red Drawing Room in the Speaker's House in The Palace Of Westminster, the room is...
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1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

E W Pugin attri. A Gothic Revival oak duet chair with a wider than usual seat.
Located in London, GB
E W Pugin attributed. A Gothic Revival oak duet chair with a wider than usual seat. With later period upholstery.
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Oak

Burmese Anglo-Indian Gothic Revival Carved Hall Seat Chair 1880
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful 19th century antique Anglo- Indian Burmese carved hall seat from the 19th Century. Made from solid Teak, exquisite carving, this piece would have been made in Burma for th...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Seating

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Teak

Signed Oscar Bach Large Ornate Lion Head with Scrolls Bronze Upholstery Bench
Located in St. Louis, MO
Scarce bronze hall bench designed by famed designer Oscar Bruno Bach (1884-1957). Over 6' bench with lion head, hand wrought, hammered, twisted bronze and fret work on faux leopard p...
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1930s American Vintage Gothic Revival Seating

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Bronze

Gothic Revival seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Gillows of Lancaster London, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, John Pollard Seddon, and George Edmund Street. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $556 and tops out at $44,751 while the average work can sell for $3,184.

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