Gothic 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. The style is characterized by such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving. The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Its 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 castle or cathedral that inspired it, a Gothic Revival chair makes 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 might make a statement that your home is indeed your castle.
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Plaster, Stucco
1960s Vintage Gothic Furniture
Brass, Iron
1810s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
16th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Furniture
Fabric, Oak, Paint
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
19th Century British Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone, Marble
Mid-20th Century Persian Gothic Furniture
Wool
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Marble
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Mid-20th Century Mexican Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass
2010s English Gothic Furniture
Stained Glass, Giltwood
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Bronze
18th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Walnut
18th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Gothic Furniture
Nickel
1920s Italian Vintage Gothic Furniture
Marble
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood, Oak
16th Century German Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
1880s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century English Gothic Furniture
Elm, Yew
1990s American Gothic Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
1870s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Glass, Wood, Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Metal
18th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Mirror, Walnut
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Sandstone
19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
2010s American Gothic Furniture
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Stained Glass
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Other
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Bronze
17th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
1940s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Iron
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Antler
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Other
20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Brass
19th Century American Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Copper
16th Century German Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone
1890s Dutch Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
18th Century German Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
1920s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Metal
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood





