Gothic Revival 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. 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.
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
1950s European Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Gold
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1920s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Glass, Oak
Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
1950s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Rosewood, Walnut
1960s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Ceramic
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Giltwood
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Limestone
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Furniture
Milk Glass
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Marble
1940s English Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Oak
1950s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Stone
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
1960s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Stained Glass
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mirror, Ash
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mirror, Oak
19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1950s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Multi-gemstone, Brass
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Hardwood
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mirror, Oak
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
Mid-19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mohair, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Furniture
Mirror, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Limestone, Stone, Marble
Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Glass, Oak
Late 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather, Ash
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Plaster
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass





