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
Period: 19th Century
Large carved Portugees Neo-Gothic oak wall panel, 1850s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Portugal / 1850 / wall panels / oak / Neo-gothic
A large Antique oak panel, carved on both sides, hand crafted in Portugal. Dating around 1850, this oak panel displays exceptional h...
Category
Mid-19th Century Portuguese Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
English Gothic Revival
Late 19th Century
Bleached Oak Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival (late 19th century) bleached oak wall mirror with column sides ending in finials centring an arch frame with cut-out design.
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
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 Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron and Stained Glass 12-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century French Gothic wrought iron and stained glass 12-light chandelier
Outstanding large scale chandelier.
Hand wrought iron chandelier with panels...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Gothic Revival 19th Century Mahogany Despatch Box Pugin
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Gothic revival 19th Century mahogany despatch box. Possibly built to the Pugin design and one of those issued to an MP at the Houses of parliament...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,913 Sale Price
30% Off
Huge Majestic 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Gothic Revival Fire Grate-Basket
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very large and Majestic ornately detailed antique 19th century Victorian cast iron fire grate in the Gothic-Revival manner. The large Doric arched backplate centred with an Heraldic Plaque...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
$15,618 Sale Price
20% Off
A rare and large church stoup in the shape of a shell. France 19th century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This unique and substantial church entrance stoup is expertly crafted in the elegant shape of a shell, originating from a historic 19th-century French church. Constructed from durab...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Steel
$1,154 Sale Price
53% Off
2 English Gothic Revival Oak Panel Railings
Located in Queens, NY
2 English Gothic Revival style (19th Century) oak paneled railings. one 85" long & one 75" long (PRICED EACH).
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
$4,250 / item
Collier and Plucknett. A rare Gothic Revival oak side table
Located in London, GB
Collier and Plucknett. A rare Gothic Revival oak side table. A very accomplished solid architectural design which has a powerful look, with fine turned details and beautifully made.
Category
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique European Renaissance Gothic Grotesque Lion Figure Architectural Pair
Located in Forney, TX
An outstanding pair of European Renaissance Gothic grotesque lion stylobate architectural elements.
Early 19th Century or earlier, Continental Europe, most likely Italian, boldly d...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Continental Heavily Worn Carved One-Door Cupboard Cabinet of Small Size
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CONTINENTAL HEAVILY WORN AND CARVED ONE-DOOR CUPBOARD OF SMALL DIMENSIONS
Composed of 18th century and later elements, likely constructed in the late 19th/early 20th century of fant...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood
1840
s Gothic Revival Gilt Pier Mirror
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Gothic Revival pier mirror of turned and carved gilt wood elements. Note the original gilt surfaces. Circa 1840.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
$5,000 Sale Price
23% Off
Antique Gothic Bronze Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Gothic Bronze Corinthian Column Table Lamp, a stunning piece that seamlessly blends historical elegance with modern functionality.
This ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Charles Bevan style of. A Gothic Revival oak wall mirror
Located in London, GB
A Charles Bevan style of. A Gothic Revival oak wall mirror Gothic Revival oak wall mirror with sunrise inlaid decoration to the top and dot and line detailing with soft chamfered edges.
Category
1880s British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Patinated Brass and Marble Architectural Model Inkwell, circa 1875
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cast in great detail in bronze in the neo-Gothic style, the top lifting to reveal three round openings, lacking glass inkwells, resting on a marble plinth base, raised on cast bronze...
Category
1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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 Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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
18th Century Pair of Portal Ornaments
Located in Casteren, NL
Pair of angel ornaments. Each angels hold a shield which can be engraved.
Beautiful pair made in France, circa 1800.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Stone
$3,279 / set
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 Furniture
Materials
Oak
Gothic Revival Gilt Brass on Wood Wall Mirror with Glass Stones and Latin Phrase
Located in Lisse, NL
For the collectors of rare, beautiful, meaningful and usable Gothic Revival antiques.
At the bottom of this strikingly colorful and stylish Gothic mirror is the Latin phrase Monstra...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Roy Metalworker France, Hand Wrought Iron Fire Dogs
Matching Fire Tools, Set.
Located in London, GB
A Roy Designer/Maker and Master Metalworker from France.
A super quality hand-wrought iron large set of Gothic Revival fire dogs with matching fire tools. The fire dogs with circula...
Category
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Dr C Dresser, Designed for Benham and Froud, a Rare Gothic Revival Oak Coal Box
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser, designed for Benham and Froud.
A rare Gothic Revival oak coal box with wonderful stylised floral iron work,
circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
A Pair Of Electrified Carved Gilt Wood Gothic Sconces
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Pair Of Electrified Carved Gilt Wood Gothic Sconces. Sconces are of carved polychrome and gilt decoration featuring intricate detailing and craftsmanship popular in the Gothic Revi...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Charles Bevan for Marsh
Jones. A Gothic Revival burr walnut Sutherland table
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan for Marsh & Jones Late Kendal. An exhibition quality Gothic Revival Burr Walnut drop leaf Sutherland table with fine inlaid decoration to the top in exceptional origina...
Category
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Curtains Mentmore Rust Silk Velvet Embossed Gilt Embroidered Applique Set Three
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The mentmore towers, stateroom curtains magnificent & exceptionally rare set of three, massive, Gothic Revival, silk velvet, rust coloured, embossed & gilt embroidered & applique curtains
Exceptional Provenance :
The Staterooms, Mentmore Towers, Baron Mayer Amschel de Rothschild, Mentmore Towers.
Bernard Nevill (1930-2019), Fonthill, Wiltshire acquired from the Mentmore sale Sotheby Parke Bernet, Mentmore House, May 1977
Ilustrated World of Interiors, Positively Victorian, 20.02.02
The silk velvet embossed...
Category
1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Gold
Chinese Chippendale Painted Pedestals
Located in Queens, NY
2 Pair of English Chinese Chippendale style painted black and gold clover shaped 5 column pedestals. (19th Cent) (PRICED PER Pair)
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Gold
$15,500 / set
Gothic Revival brass desk set with a pair of candlesticks
a matching pen tray.
Located in London, GB
A Gothic Revival brass desk set with a pair of brass candlesticks and a matching pen tray all inset with multi-coloured semi-precious glass bulls eyes. Tray H 2.5 cm x W 22 cm x D 7....
Category
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
A W N Pugin. Made by John Webb attr. A Gothic Revival Oak Dressing Table Mirror.
Located in London, GB
A W Pugin. Attributed maker for John Webb of Bond Street.
A Gothic Revival dressing table mirror with a carved spiral stretcher and carved roses. Made from p...
Category
1840s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Prattware. A Gothic Revival terracotta jug with gilded line decoration.
Located in London, GB
Prattware. A Gothic Revival terracotta jug with gilded line decoration. Circa 1880. Impressed mark F & R PRATT & CO. 24.
Category
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
A.W.N. Pugin, A pair of Early Gothic Revival Cast Iron Garden Bench Ends
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of early Gothic Revival cast iron garden bench ends designed by A.W.N. Pugin with foliage details which is slightly obscured at the moment due...
Category
1850s Great Britain (UK) Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
A large Gothic Revival heavy brass jug with a simple angular form and handle.
Located in London, GB
A large Gothic Revival heavy brass jug with a simple angular form that feels well balanced in the hand.
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gothic Revival heavy brass candelabras with 5 graduating candle holders.
Located in London, GB
A pair of large Gothic Revival heavy brass table candelabras each with a row of five graduating candle sconces on a flat base with hexagonal feet.
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Oak
A.W.N. Pugin, J C Crace Gothic Revival Carved Oak Library, Hall or Serving Table
Located in London, GB
A.W.N. Pugin. A rare Gothic Revival carved oak library or serving table with floor level display shelf. Probably made by J C Crace.
Pugin used a number of recurring motifs, on furnit...
Category
1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Bruce Talbert attr, Gillow
Co. A Gothic Revival Polychrome Painted Davenport.
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert attr, made by Gillows of Lancaster. An Gothic Revival Tall Polychrome Painted Architects Davenport designed to stand at to work, with stylised floral details in reds an...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Pine
Dr C Dresser for Benham
Froud A Gothic Revival Oak Coal Box with Brass Hinges
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser for Benham & Froud. London.
A good Gothic Revival oak coal box with stylized brass strap hinges and a decorated brass handle.
Measures: Height 17 1/2", width 23", dept...
Category
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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 Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Good Pair of Gothic Revival Cast Iron Hinges
Located in London, GB
A good pair of Gothic Revival cast iron hinges.
They have been bead blasted to remove all old paint and rust and specially painted with powder paint formu...
Category
1870s Great Britain (UK) Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Marble Top Metal Base Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th Century Continental metal base with fine detailing, distressed painted surface with residue of early paint, topped with white Carrara marble makes this coffee table a fine addit...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
Dr C Dresser, Benham
Froud. Aesthetic Movement Coal Box with Floral Metal Work
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser made by Benham and Froud.
An Aesthetic Movement walnut coal box with stylized floral brass metalwork, retaining its original shovel.
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Black Kilkenny and Connemara Marble Gothic Revival Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing Gothic Revival fireplace in Irish black Kilkenny fossil marble with green Connemara marble columns. A plain frieze with simple ta...
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair Neoclassical Gothic Hand Scrolled Brass Garden Stands with Wood Tops c1870
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of neoclassical gothic stands/tables created from hand cut scrolled and hammered brass. Intricate bases with tri stands of brass which has aged perfectly and mellowed to a bronze color. Great for a garden or entryway stand...
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gothic Renaissance Revival Brass Fireplace Fender with Dragon Serpents, C. 1860
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous period of Gothic revival brass fireplace fender with dragon serpents and finials. Great for the seaside home where it most likely sat for decad...
Category
1860s American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
$945 Sale Price
30% Off
English Gothic Revival Wood Lectern
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) yew wood lectern with 2 candle holders.
Category
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood
Jones
Willis Ecclesiastical Brass Ewer English Gothic Revival Aesthetic
By Jones
Willis
Located in Sharon, CT
Made an signed by Jones & Willis. Uniquely annotated on base: THE GIFT OF ALICE PLANT IN GRATITUDE TO GOD FOR IS MERCIES MARCH 1905.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 English Gothic Revival Carved Mahogany Columns
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 English Gothic Revival style (19th Century) carved mahogany octagonal columns with cupid heads on capitals.
Category
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$160,000 / set
Pair of Neo-Gothic Iron Altar Candlesticks, Italy, 19th century
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of iron candlesticks in Italian neo-Gothic style with four-foot metal bases. Good overall condition, with excellent patina, wear commensurate with age and use.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Altar Pricket Candlesticks w. Lion Sculptures
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and stunning pair of Flemish, Medieval Style candlesticks with crouching lions.
If you are looking for the best quality and best condition antiques only then this rare pair c...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gothic Revival English Oak Bevel Shield Shape Stand Mirror with Finials
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare Gothic mirror on legs with a unique shield shape and finials. Lead backed original bevel glass intact. Lovely patina and size with nice attention to subtle detailing,
circa 1...
Category
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Furniture
Materials
Oak
A pair of Large French Wrought Iron Fire Dogs with large fire baskets
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, GB
A pair of Large French Wrought Iron Fire Dogs with large fire baskets. Impressive looking with a gothic style from mid to late 1800's give an inposing look to any room or garden. The...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$526 Sale Price
61% Off
Pr. French 19th Century Gothic-Neoclassical Style 5-Light Gilt-Bronze Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Gothic-Revival neoclassical style five-light gilt-bronze candelabra. The finely chased gilt-bronze tripod-leaf base, surmounted with floral rosette...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$4,850 Sale Price / set
42% Off
Pair of English Gothic Revival Oak Pedestals
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Gothic Revival style (late 19th Cent) oak octagonal pedestals with molding trim on base and top.
Category
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
$4,250 / set
Antique Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original antique candle pendant converted to electric chandelier.
This unique and elegant, six-light chandelier incorporates everything that we love about antiques: it is unique, it...
Category
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
English Gothic Oak Umbrella Stand
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic-style (19/20th Century) oak cane/umbrella corner stand with a tracery carved panel.
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
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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