Gothic Revival Bookcases
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
Practical Gothic Revival Carved Two Door Dry Bar Cabinet / Bookcase w. Iron Lock
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and practical bookcase or drinks cabinet.
This beautifully designed and all hand carved, tiger oak cabinet from circa 1910 is in amazing condition. It comes with top qualit...
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Iron
Pugin Style Large Gothic Revival Oak
Burr Oak Bookcase with Corinthian Columns
Located in London, GB
In the style of A W N Pugin probably made by Gillows.
A large cavernous good quality Gothic Revival oak and burr oak bookcase.
The upper section with subtle carved floral details and...
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19th Century Grand French Gothic Open Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Grand French Gothic Open Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque will make an impressive statement in any room! Hand-crafted from solid oak to last for generations, it features an open...
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Pugin Bookcase
Located in Greenwich, CT
19th century Gothic oak bookcase designed by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, the rectangular crenellated top with octofoil panels filled with carved roses, fleur de lis, and a portcullis on a Tudor rose back panel above a cavetto frieze mounted with carved oak leaves above two doors, each with two Gothic arched apertures filled with unique metal grilles, enclosing three adjustable shelves to each side, the base section with two blind arcaded doors enclosing an adjustable shelf, on a double plinth base, the lower plinth later, the interior stamped twice 'CLAREMONT', the reverse inscribed in ink 'Mr Young 18.5'.
Provenance:
Supplied for the Palace of Westminster and designed by AWN Pugin in conjunction with Charles Barry (who was largely credited for Pugin's designs) as part of the refurbishment of the Houses of Parliament after the fire of 1832, later removed and by 1866 recorded at Claremont House, Esher. This robust Gothic bookcase, enriched with Elizabethan cusped tracery and heraldically-charged castellations, is conceived in the William IV romantic English manner introduced as the ‘New Palace of Westminster’ style, with the collaboration in the mid-1830s of the architects Charles Barry (d. 1860) and A.W.N. Pugin (d. 1852). Westminster Palace’s ‘fort portcullis’ badge is displayed in cusped tablets within embattled parapets, which are flowered with the English cinquefoile rose.
This bookcase appears to be a precursor for the more florid bookcases designed for the New Palace by Pugin in the mid-1840s. It may possibly have been intended for the King’s Tower (now called the Victoria Tower).
Pugin established a furniture manufactory in Convent...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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Italian Gothic Revival Bookcase or Display Cabinet Wood Glass
Plastic Accents
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent 1960’s Italian Gothic Revival walnut toned wood and glass extra-large bookcase or display cabinet with plastic accents. Comprised of 2 pieces, a top hutch with glass shel...
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1960s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Bookcases
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Brass
Stunning
Large Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak Bookcase / Television Cabinet
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully handcrafted and excellent condition two-piece Gothic bookcase.
We are always on the lookout for top quality carved and handcrafted Gothic Revival antiques and to have fo...
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PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONTINENTAL JACOBEAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BOOKCASES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Monumental French Gothic Revival Polychrome Glass Door Bookcase Cabinet Buffet
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent rare, large and most impressive 19th century Gothic Revival hand carved painted parcel gilt bibliothèque (bookcase - buffet sideboard - china cabinet hutch - vitrine)
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
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Glass, Wood, Paint, Pine, Giltwood
Antique English Victorian Gothic Revival Arts
Crafts Oak Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian Gothic Revival quarter sawn oak breakfront bookcase in the Pugin style and attributable to Gillows of Lancaster. This super Arts & ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
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Gothic Revival Oak Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth, GB
Magnificent Gothic Revival library bookcase.
In oak with 4 linen fold panel doors and Tudor rose carved detailing
Castellated top and carved corner motifs to upper doors
Cast bras...
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1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
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Brass
Italian Gothic Revival Monumental Sideboard Wood Plastic
Large Gilded Mirror
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning 1960’s Italian Gothic Revival wood and plastic accent buffet or sideboard with plastic barley twist legs, plastic gothic door front details, adjustable wood shelf behind the...
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1960s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Bookcases
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Gillows Of Lancaster Gothic Revival Bookcase
Located in Southall, GB
A handsome late 19th century Gillows bookcase. Crafted from fine quality mahogony with glazed panels in the gothic style. The bottom cabinet doors are skilfully moulded with arched f...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
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Mahogany
EARLY VICTORIAN GOTHiC REVIVAL ASTRAL GLAZED LIBRARY BOOKCASE WITH STEEPLE GLASS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique early Victorian circa 1840 Mahogany Astral Glazed Gothic Revival library bookcase with s...
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1840s English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Pair of Monumental Bookcases/Cabinets
Located in Troy, NY
Monumental pair of oversized Neogothic cabinets. Each of the top parts is fitted with shelves, one of the cabinet's bottom part has a shelved interio...
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19th Century Danish Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
$76,000 / set
Bookcase, Glazed, Free-standing, Full-height, Gothic, Oak H271cm 107" L226cm89"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
AN EXCEPTIONAL, LATE GEORGIAN, GOTHIC-REVIVAL BOOKCASE WITH CHARACTERISTIC GOTHIC DETAILING AND STUNNING OAK FIGURING
-This is a cabinet piece of extremely high quality, the oak employed has exceptional figuring and medullary rays and it has a lustrous patina and rich mellow color.
-It is large but not massive so it would not overpower an interior.
-It is in excellent condition and can accommodate a large volume of books.
-The lower cupboard section is very useful for storing books or items that need to be concealed.
-All the doors have working locks and one key serves the top part and another the bottom.
-It is in fabulous original condition
This is an exceptional Gothic-Revival bookcase dating from the mid-19th century. It is a cabinet piece of extremely high quality, the oak employed has exceptional figuring and it has a lustrous patina and rich mellow color. It is large but not massive so it would not overpower an interior. It is in excellent condition and can accommodate a large volume of books. The lower cupboard section is very useful for storing books or items that need to be concealed.
In three horizontal sections, cornice, upper glazed bookcase and lower cupboard. The upper glazed bookcase in two parts, a right hand side double bookcase and left hand side single.
The detachable cornice with an ogee moulding above a deep frieze.
The bookcase divided into three sections, each with six panels with original glazing and gothic arches at the top. The interior with numerous fittings for shelves. The doors with original escutcheons, locks and a replaced steel key that operates all the upper bookcase locks.
The cupboard section with a 3cm thick top and divided into three sections. The oak doors have beautiful and profuse medullary ray figuring resembling a burr which the cabinet maker has selected to match and Gothic motifs in each corner and at the top of the interposed moulded panels. The interior divided into three enclosed sections each fitted with a single shelf. Original escutcheons, locks and replaced steel key operating all the cupboard base locks.
The sides with exceptional medullary ray figuring.
On a plinth base.
The carcass pine.
Twelve Pine Shelves faced with oak reeding...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Materials
Oak
EXQUISiTE
IMPORTANT ORNATELY HAND CARVED GOTHIC REVIVAL PUGIN STYLE BOOKCASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this really quite stunning Antique circa 1860-1880 Gothic Revival Pugin style bookcase which is wonderfully carve...
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Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival bookcases 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 bookcases, popular names associated with this style include and Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin. 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 bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,115 and tops out at $148,000 while the average work can sell for $7,707.
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