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
THREE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD GOTHIC STEEPLE KITCHEN BAR STOOLS 3
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of three stunning fully restored hand dyed Whisky Brown leather, Gothic Revival Steeple ba...
Category
20th Century English Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Church Alter Thrones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Gothic style throne chairs with carved backs. Set on casters, with dramatic detailing throughout.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,800 / set
Fine carved oak box seat settle circa 1900
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Carved Oak box seat settle, circa 1900, Back with 3 carved panels each showing 3 gentlemen in tavern scenes, gentleman bust on each end on top,
Box seat with hinged lid, Pair C...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Oak
19th Century Library Armchair in the Gothic Manner
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century oak library armchair in the Gothic manner. The rectangular padded upholstered back with down swept padded open Gothic arched supports over stuffed seat raised on square ...
Category
Late 19th Century Irish Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Gothic Revival Chairs in Carved Walnut, France, circa 1890
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of caquetoire / side chairs in walnut with carved scroll backs, and beige and pink floral patterned fabric.
Neo / Revival Gothic Renaissance style, France, around 1890.
St...
Category
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
$1,142 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century English Victorian Gothic Revival Walnut Armchairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality pair of 19th century Victorian reformed Gothic walnut and leather upholstered armchairs. Both armchairs have ornately turned frames and stretchers, and hav...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Walnut
Glastonbury Chair 1830 Throne Hall Statement Chair Bridgens Oak Gothic Revival
By Richard Bridgens
Located in London, GB
An exceptional quality and extremely rare antique Glastonbury throne chair in wonderful condition. The finer of only two we’ve seen attributed to British architect and furniture-make...
Category
15th Century and Earlier British Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Oak
Large Pair of Gothic Style Armchairs, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Imposing pair of large neogothic hall chairs/armchairs, made of walnut, upholstered in petit-point tapestry.
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Pair of 19th Century American Gothic Mahogany Arm Chairs
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Pair of 19th Century American Gothic Mahogany Arm Chairs
Dimensions : 55" Tall X 27" Wide X 25" Deep
This gorgeous pair of monumental arm chairs were made in the USA in the late 1...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Rare pair of Gothic Revival armchairs by Victor Aimone 19th Century Monks Lions
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A magnificent pair of 19th-century hand-carved lounge chairs by the celebrated Italian sculptor Victor Aimone, whose mastery of Gothic Revival carving ea...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Antique Hand Carved Tiger Oak Gothic Revival Desk or Hall Chair w. Leather Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Great design and finely hand carved Gothic desk chair from the Arts and Crafts Era.
This practical size chair from late 19th or early 20th centur...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival English Walnut Reclining Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Invented Circa 1850, the precursor to the modern recliner was initially designed for its versatility: early models could serve as a chair, a bed, and a chaise lounge. This innovation quickly gained popularity for combining comfort with luxury. Napoleon III, the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte and Emperor of the French, reportedly owned one of the first recliners.
This model, constructed in neighboring England during the same era, may even resemble the French monarch’s reclinable chair. Intended for an English drawing room or parlor, this beautiful piece features elegant jacquard upholstery and turned legs. The backrest can extend almost one-hundred-eight degrees from an upright position, facilitated by a graceful manual mechanism similar to the ratcheting recline...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Gothic Revival Carved Footstool with Grotesque Masks and Ball-and-Claw Feet
Located in Trenton, NJ
This unique footstool showcases the kind of exuberant carving associated with Gothic and Renaissance Revival design. The standout feature is the set of grotesque mask carvings at eac...
Category
20th Century Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchair
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Gothic Revival painted ivory white and gold armchair.
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Boho Spanish Hand Crafted Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 16
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Anchor your dining space with the timeless gravitas of this magnificent set of sixteen hand-crafted Spanish Revival dining chairs. Constru...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Metal
Leonard William Collmann, an Exhibition Quality Gothic Revival Oak Chaise Lounge
Located in London, GB
Leonard William Collmann, stamped L W Collmann.
A rare exhibition quality Gothic Revival oak chaise lounge or daybed with incised and inlaid details through out, a wonderful origina...
Category
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Brass
19th century Victorian carved oak bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Victorian carved oak bench circa 1890.
Victorian bench made from earlier elements, named and dated 1775. Pegged base supports elements from an 18th century coffer, the...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Oak
Rare pair of Gothic Revival chairs by Victor Aimone 19th century Dragons knights
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A magnificent pair of 19th-century hand-carved lounge chairs by the celebrated Italian sculptor Victor Aimone, whose mastery of Gothic Revival carving ea...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Mid-19th Century Grain Painted Rosewood Chiavari Chairs with Caned Seats
By Chiavari
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Chiavari Chairs grain painted to look like Rosewood. Fantastic job of recreating and imitating in the old world style. Caning is hand woven and in excellent conditio...
Category
1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Pair Of Gothic Revival Style Stained Oak Wood And Upholstered Seat Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Of Gothic Revival Style Stained Oak Wood And Upholstered Seat high back Side Chairs.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mid Century Chiavari Chair by Paolo Buffa, Belle Epoque, Reupholstered Fortuny
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant mid century Chiavari chair, by Paolo Buffa, Belle Epoque, Reupholstered with Fortuny damask fabric, Venice, laquered finish.
To ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Walnut
Alfred Waterhouse attributed for James Lamb. A Gothic Revival oak hall chair
Located in London, GB
Alfred Waterhouse attributed for James Lamb. A Gothic Revival oak hall chair with carved rosette to the domed top and further stylized carving with ebonized incised details, and a cu...
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Oak
George Edmund Street. Judges armchair designed for The Royal Courts of Justice.
Located in London, GB
George Edmund Street. A Gothic Revival walnut armchair, designed for the Judges for The Royal Courts of Justice in Fleet St (London's High Court). With spiral carved finials and furt...
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Black Painted Century French Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century French writing desk armchair painted in black, in solid oak wood. This richly sculptured armchair from Gothic revival period, is decorated with rams head on the arm...
Category
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Oak
American Gothic Revival Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of mid-19th century american Gothic Revival mahogany (slipper) side chairs with spindle & spool design back and legs with finial on back t...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$3,500 / set
19th Century Pair Venetian Gothic Chairs in Walnut with finely carved decoration
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century pair very elegant Venetian Gothic chairs in carved walnut, Very good conditions, restored and wax-polished.
Back and front decorated...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique 19th C Gothic Revival Carved Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique 19th C Gothic Revival Carved Armchair. Mahogany tone frame with Neo Gothic design.
Hand Carved and Superb Condition Antique Gothic Reviva...
Category
20th Century North American Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Wood
Carved and Upholstered Hall Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century Gothic Renaissance style ebonized side chair with boldly carved paw feet, upholstered seat and back. Newly reupholstered with small animal print fabric.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Wood
$945 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Leather and Oak Side / Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique leather and oak side / desk chair. This is in the gothic revival style, it was made in England and dates from around the 1920’s.
The quality is outstanding, this...
Category
1920s British Vintage Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Very Fine Carved Snakes Arms Twisted Legs Finials Antique Gothic Arm Chair MINT
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Carved Snakes Arms Twisted Legs Finials Antique Gothic Arm Chair MINT!
Category
20th Century American Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Strawberry Hill Hall Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine gothic revival, Horace Walpole, mahogany hall chair with castellated top rail above triple gothic panels the legs with inset panel decoration.
Please note we are currently wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Mahogany
1880s French Gothic Revival Oak Throne Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This striking 1880s French Gothic Revival oak throne chair exemplifies the romantic historicism of the late 19th century, drawing inspiration from medieval ecclesiastical architectur...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Gothic Revival English Bleached Oak Dining Chairs with Arched Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four English Gothic Revival bleached oak dining room chairs with broken arch backs, faceted tapering legs and custom linen upholstery. This set of four English Gothic Reviva...
Category
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Gothic Revival Pair of Chairs by Holland
Sons
By Holland
Sons
Located in Petworth, GB
Gothic Revival pair of mahogany chairs
Original leather seats
Brass Castors
Egyptianesque design and ebony detailing
Circa 1870
Holland & Sons
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Neogothic armchair in ebonized oak wood
Located in Milano, IT
COD-517
Beautiful Gothic Revival armchair in ebonized oak wood, north Europe, 1860's.
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Pair Of Ladies And Gentlemen’s Red Gothic Revival Oak Chairs
Located in King
s Lynn, GB
Victorian Pair Of Ladies And Gentlemen’s Gothic Revival Chairs.
Gentlemen’s Chair Dimensions:
- Height 102cm
- Width 72cm
- Depth 92cm
- Seat heights 44cm
Ladies chair Dimensions:
-...
Category
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Gothic Walnut Armchair with Embroidery
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic walnut armchair with embroidery features timeless design with visual appeal that includes spires, naturalistic forms an...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique Gothic Revival Ash
Leather Armchair Desk Chair Circa 1880
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique Gothic Revival ash & leather armchair desk chair, sitting on castors. English - Circa 1880.
The chair has been fully reupholstered including re-webbing and finished in a qu...
Category
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
FOUR ANTIQUE CIRCA 1900 ENGLISH THOMAS CHIPPENDALE GOTHIC REVIVAL DINING CHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, highly collectable suite of circa 1900-1920 English Mahogany Thomas Chippendale style Gothic...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Hardwood
SUITE OF THREE HIGH SEAT HAND PAINTED SiDE CHAIRS IN THE GOTHIC REVIVAL TASTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of three vintage hand painted bergère Gothic Revival chairs with higher than normal seats ...
Category
20th Century English Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Pine
SIX ANTIQUE HAND CARVED WALNUT BROWN LEATHER GOTHIC REVIVAL DINING CHAIRs 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six Gothic Revival hand carved walnut dining chairs with brown leather seats
A very good looking and well made suite, circa 1...
Category
1840s British Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Gothic Revival Georgian Irish Chesterfield Leather Carver Armchair, circa 1800
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original steeple back circa 1800 Georgian Irish in the Gothic revival manor armchair
A very good looking collectable and decorati...
Category
Early 1800s Irish Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Leather
$3,367 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Gothic Revival Armchairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Pair of gothic revival oak armchairs.
Upholstered in embossed leather.
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Seating
$1,189 / set
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.