Gothic Revival Furniture
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
Arts and Crafts Oak Purdonium, Coal or Log Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and crafts oak Purdonium, coal or log box
This is a great design, the front of the Purdonium pulls down giving access to the log or coal storage, the top has a small gallery ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
A Superb Aesthetic Iron Hanging Candelier A very handsome piece.
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb Aesthetic Iron Hanging Candelier
A very handsome piece, a large piece with 4 upturned branches, it is lit by candles so would work well outdoors sheltered by the wind. This...
Category
1960s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
"Gargoyle Studies" Etching by John Taylor Arms
Located in Toledo, OH
This etching by John Taylor Arms is titled "Gargoyle Studies." John Taylor Arms(1887-1953) was a famous printmaker in the early 20th century. The image is 3" x 3" and framed and matt...
Category
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Paper
Flat Triangular Wrought Iron Gothic Revival 3-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Gothic style chandelier with three candle style lights on a flat, open, wrought iron base of curled, geometric shapes. With three hand made chains co...
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,150 Sale Price
53% Off
Late 19th Century Neo-Gothic Mahogany Table
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany Neo-Gothic center table with sharp downward carvings and stem base with four extruding stands. Circa 1830.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Torchere Italian Iron 5 Candle or Torches High Monumental
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Stunning, monumental, Italian, wrought iron torchere with 5 torch or candle holders and decorative scrollwork.
Measures: length 56cm., 22" height 162cm. 64" 5ft 4" depth 15cm., 6"...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
A Large Pair of Wrought Iron Candle Sticks or Torchère b
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Pair of Wrought Iron Candle Sticks or Torchère
These Tall Torchère when placed on the floor will look very attractive by the fire side
The stands are blacksmith made and ver...
Category
1960s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
An Early Nineteenth Century Cast Iron Bootscrape
Located in London, GB
A very large cast iron Georgian bootstrape showing traces of original paint set into a roughly hewn granite block
English, Gorge III
Height 18 1/4 x Wi...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Stone, Iron
Pair of Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Frames, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of neo-Gothic gilt bronze frames. Decorated with {cloisonné} enamel in blue, red and green; trilobed diamond shape ornaments on the frame and flowery Maltese crosses in the angl...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Monumental Brutalist Hammered Tudor Gothic Scroll Lamps Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Monumental pair of Tudor Gothic Revival scroll lamps with attached hammered metal shade. These huge lamps are amazing in person and make a huge st...
Category
1960s Portuguese Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron, Tin
$3,080 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Gothic Revival Cast Iron Fire Basket
Located in Ware, GB
This large Gothic Revival cast iron fire basket has a high double-arched fireback with ornate period details throughout.
The piece stands proud on substantial standards, each topped...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Regency period Mahogany Gothic mantel clock.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Regency period Mahogany Gothic influenced mantel clock, having delicate carved finials, cluster columns to the sides, the silvered dial with Roman numerals, a thr...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Gothic brass table lamp Day
s Patent
By Pugin
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Victorian Brass Gothic lamp dating from the 19th Century converted from a Day's Patent Gothic chimney ornament. The lamp will nnee re-wirin, a service we can provide if needed.
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Pierced Metal Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the captivating allure of this vintage pierced metal lantern, a true embodiment of bohemian elegance. Its ornate design features exquisite pierced metalwor...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Metal
Gothic Revival, Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Communion Set, London, 1877
By Samuel Smily
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1877 by Samuel Smily, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Communion Set, is in the Gothic revival style.
...
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Gothic Style Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century English wrought iron fire-grate. In a classic Victorian style, this antique fire grate is of a simple yet elegant design with scrolling elements to the fret; making it...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century Gothic bronze fire dogs or andirons
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Good pair of finely wrought 19th Century bronze Gothic fire dogs. circa 1870
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Winged Angel, Weathered Wall Bracket
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Winged Angel, Weathered Wall Bracket
This is a well weathered piece, the bracket is made in hard plaster with a very worn gilt finish
It is in generally good condition with a weathe...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Plaster
English Gothic Revival Fire Mantel, Circa 1860
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual English Gothic revival fire mantel, carved from pale sandstone. The front and the sides of the fire surround have a plaster finish with painted stencil decoration. Reclaim...
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Stone, Sandstone
Grand Victorian Neo Gothic Register Grate, Circa 1850
Located in London, GB
A Grand Victorian Neo Gothic fireplace register grate insert, with beautifully decorated grate and a peaked arch and gothic decoration around the op...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival French Forged Iron Hat And Coat Rack
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Remarkable example of early 20th century, this coat rack features a beautiful primitive blackened iron finish. The skilled metalwork and angular construction inspires a medieval desi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Excellent Quality Foot Board Stool
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A superb golden oak foot board or coffee table with single stretcher and balluster carved legs, excellent condition throughout and ready for the home.
20.5" high
54" length
20" dept...
Category
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Folding Wrought Iron Fire Guard for Inglenook Fireplace
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Folding wrought iron fire guard for inglenook fireplace.
This is a long Fireguard, it would suit a traditional Inglenook fireplace or any large fire...
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
A Pair of 19th Century Treenwear Gothic Oak Eggcups
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of 19th Century Treenwear Gothic Oak Eggcups
A Very attractive hand made pair of Eggcups with fluted bowls and a scalloped base, they are in generally good condition with a...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Gothic Revival
Arts
Crafts Period Sterling Silver Candlesticks - A J Wilkins
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1934 by Albert John Wilkins, this very handsome pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are a wonderful Arts & Crafts & Gothic Revival mix of styles, and would fit a large candle, similar to an alter...
Category
1930s English Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 Furniture
Materials
Pine
Very Impressive Gothic Revival Brass and Polished Steel Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A rare and impressive 19th century (circa 1870) cast iron and gunmetal Neo Gothic fire grate. The dogs ornately cast with gunmetal enrichments, scrolls and round finial tops. Decorat...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
A Mid-Nineteenth Century Gothic Revival Chimneypiece, Carved in Portland Stone
Located in London, GB
There is an august simplicity to this Jacobean-revival chimneypiece, the hard, square outline complementing the sloping shoulders of the aperture. Alternating voided roundels and mas...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Stone
19th Century Gothic Revival Oak Armchair Attr Alfred Waterhouse
Located in Batley, GB
A 19th century Gothic revival oak open armchair. In the manner of Alfred Waterhouse for Lamb of Manchester - England. c1870
Raise on thick carved and turned oak legs and arm support...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Male Portraits "Gothic Revival" Oil on Canvas from the 1800s
Located in Cesena, FC
Pair of male portraits "gothic revival"
Male portrait "Man with hat"
oil on canvas 154 x 85 cm
in pendant with male portrait "Man with sword and armo...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Stone Chimneypiece
Located in Ware, GB
An original mid 19th Century Antique French stone fire surround with intricate carvings.
Across the base of the frieze is a carved Latin phrase translating to "The lord will kindle ...
Category
1850s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Stone
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Architectural Finials
Located in Washington, DC
These are very nice pair of architectural finials made of resin.
These were made for theater work.
Very decorative items could be used in doors ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Resin
$10,700 / set
Rare Antique English Hand Carved Burr Walnut Monogrammed Box, Satin-Lined
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
A very Fine Antique English Hand Carved solid highly figured walnut hinged box with unusual "one-off" carved in relief monogram. This box is satin-lined and tufted likely to be used...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Satin, Walnut
Very Heavy 19th Century Inglenook Fire Grate on Andirons
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Heavy 19th Century Inglenook Fire Grate on Andirons
This heavy hand Forged Iron Log Grate is supported on a Pair of Iron Andirons
The Grate is in very good condition, the andir...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century English Gothic Revival Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A large 19th century (circa 1840) English Gothic Revival firegrate. The steel firedogs of fluted bulbous form, with brass enbellishments. Decorative cast iron shaped...
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Steel
Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell with Porcelain Plaque
Located in London, GB
A Louis-Philippe Gothic Revival gilt and patinated bronze inkwell
Rising from two-tone gilt bronze bracket feet, the patinated bronze rectangular inkwell having a band of circular...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Gothic Revival Pilaster Lamp in Carved Oak, Bearers / Atlantes, France
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Impressive Pilaster Lamp in Carved Oak – Bearers / Atlantes
France, 20th Century – Neo-Gothic Style
A majestic pilaster lamp in finely carved solid oak, featuring stylized male figu...
Category
20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather
$3,365 Sale Price
30% Off
Large Shaped Cast Iron Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A polished cast iron firebasket with bowl front, shaped front bars and shaped feet below. Substantial burning area and would be well suited to burning large logs and coals, English, ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 Furniture
$1,196 / set
Unusual Wrought Iron Chandelier with Bird and Serpents, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
An unusual, neo-Gothic style, eight-arm chandelier, representing a bird with wings deployed, with a snake coming out of its body, and eating another snake. The serpent's tail twists ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Grand Cast Iron Victorian Gothic Revival Hob Grate Fireplace, English, C.1860
Located in London, GB
A Grand Cast Iron Victorian Gothic Revival Hob Grate Fireplace, English, C.1860.
Size: Depth: 14 ½” – 37cm
External Height: 35” – 89cm
External Width: 35 ½ – 90cm.
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
A pair of brass and copper Gothic Revival candlestick lamp bases, 19th century
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A pair of brass and copped Gothic Revival candlestick lamp bases, 19th century, with castellated rims.
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,373 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Black Starr
Gorham Gothic Bold Wall Clock in Original Box
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Black Starr and Gorham
STYLE / REFERENCE: Gothic Motif
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickle Finished
CIRCA: 1940s/ 50s
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: High Grade 15 Jewels Swiss Made
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Roman / Filigree Hands
DIMENSIONS: 16 Inches tall X 9 Inches Wide / 40cm X 23cm (box 17" X 11")
ATTACHMENT: Wall Mount
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
This is am impressive wall clock sold by one of the premier American jewelry houses. Remarkably it comes with its original box, in excellent condition.
Black, Starr and Frost are considered America's oldest jewelry house. They merged with Gorham, one of America's oldest silver companies in 1929. Just in time for the Great Depression. This clock, or rather weather station as it is normally called, appears to have never been used. It was likely made in Switzerland of the finest materials some time mid century. Gothic in style while dating to later part of the Art Deco Era This would be an impressive piece in entry of an elegant old home. Or, conversely it would look great in an ultra modern entry...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Tall English Gothic Style Wrought Iron Antique Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of tall Gothic style wrought iron andirons. The florally etched standards,
topped by a pair of wolf heads holding rings in their mouths above stylized
shields, are supported on foliate decorated scrolled and splayed feet.
Swan's nest baskets...
Category
Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Tall 19th Century English Antique Brass Armorial Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of brass armorial andirons, with knights helmets above shields depicting a cross and fleur-de-lys, linked by an elaborate scrolled and barley twist bar...
Category
Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Gothic Revival furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, seating, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include John Ruskin, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster
London, and Britt Jewett. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $189,810 while the average work can sell for $3,122.
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