Skip to main content

Gothic Furniture

GOTHIC 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. 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.

to
81
655
350
995
13
7
198,621
115,479
44,289
33,295
16,616
12,265
10,865
10,854
9,979
8,883
7,326
6,698
6,478
6,414
6,256
6,136
4,909
3,744
321
373
301
20
108
87
34
14
4
13
7
17
17
8
4
4
2
558
381
358
198
181
743
319
167
145
66
1,015
1,003
1,004
5
2
2
2
2
Style: Gothic
Pair of Large Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Troy, NY
Large, hand-forged wrought iron wall sconces, timeless, bold and stark appearance, exclusively designed by the Fortress, each sconce is individually hand-forged by local artisans; sm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Gothic Furniture

Materials

Iron

A Superb French Gothic Iron Entrance Wall Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb French Gothic Iron Entrance Wall Light A very handsome French iron wall light with a glass flame shade, the light is set at a slight incline and would enhance the entrance...
Category

1930s Vintage Gothic Furniture

Materials

Iron

16th Antique Carved Marble Mortar
Located in Marbella, ES
A unique piece of great historical and aesthetic value, this antique Gothic mortar has been hand-carved from a single block of light marble. Its robust shape and sculpted side fins e...
Category

16th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Marble

An Oak Joint Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Oak Joint Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box This a good Oak Joint or Joined Stool which has a secret compartment hidden in the top, this is accessed by sliding the top to the s...
Category

19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of Nine-Light Crystal and Bronze Domed Chandelier Depicting Gargoyle
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of Gothic nine-light crystal and bronze domed chandelier depicting gargoyle motif. Having one large centre glass bowl surrounded by six smaller glass bowls...
Category

Late 20th Century Gothic Furniture

Italian Situla 18th Century brass and zinc holy water bucket
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Italian Situla, holly water bucket. The handle holds by 2 lion haeds. The situla depicting 5 columns connected with an arcade of 5 arches. Above the arches we see a band of scrolli...
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Brass, Zinc

St. Marks Gothic Wall Lantern
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This wrought iron Gothic Lantern was made for a private chapel in France. We also made matching pendants that are availalble. The Bronze finish and Honey opal...
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 9 Reclaimed Gothic Style 6-Inch Geometric Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of nine 6-inch reclaimed tiles in the gothic style, decorated with interlinking circles, foliate roundels and stylised fish. Possibly in the style of Christopher Dresser, circa...
Category

1870s English Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Clay

18th Century Carved Oak Celtic Wainscot Chair This is a Handsome Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century Carved Oak Celtic Wainscot Chair This Handsome Chair, has a magnificent patina, it has a solid plank seat, turned legs and carved arm re...
Category

18th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Oak

Late Gothic Swiss early 17th century Rustic walnut Table
Located in Troy, NY
Very Charming Alpine Table of late Gothic Design, with a one plank Walnut top above one deep drawer. The two flat sides, which feature simple cut-out deco...
Category

Early 1600s Swiss Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Walnut

An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern This old Hall Lantern has 6 sides
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern This very old Hall Lantern has 6 bevelled glass sides This very unusual Baroque light is wired for electricity, it has the mask of the gr...
Category

19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Copper

Pair of Gothic Revival Inlaid Fine Cut Velvet Side Chairs, English, c. 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A richly detailed pair of English Gothic Revival walnut side chairs, dating to around 1870, distinguished by their intricately carved tracery backs, architectural arcade motifs, and ...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Ebony, Walnut

Antique Italian Sculpture Stone Pedestals from Roman Church Altar - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Marble & Sculpted Stone Pedestals from Roman Church Altar - Pair These exquisite deep red marble columns were imported from Italy and salvaged from an old Catholic ...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Stone, Marble

Antique Frame French Book Journal Display/Painting 13th-19th Century
Located in Doha, QA
This rare and remarkable piece begins with a backdrop composed of beautifully, handwritten love letters from the 1800s. There are three scrolls made up of additional love letters, sealed with red wax from the 19th century scattered around two antique books. The open book on the left, was written during the time of the 30 Year War, 1618-1648 in France, when the Treaty of Westphalia changed the map of Europe. During this period, the church attempted to begin marriage registrations and within this written relic, there are numerous marriage entries with names and dates. The book is bound by animal hide from the 12th-13th century and when it is unfolded, it becomes a giant piece of parchment filled with faded ink handwriting in mysterious Old French. The closed book on the right is from Louis XIII - XVI era and is bound in antique animal hide parchment from the 12th-13th century. When the animal hide is unfurled, the inside is adorned in faded handwritten ink in peculiar Old French. Inside the journal is elegante handwriting in ink but it is difficult to identify the cryptic content. This journal was possibly written by an unknown noble figure or bishop. Settled below the journals, is an antique, intricate silver feather ink...
Category

15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Gold, Silver

19th Century French Gothic Black Painted Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a true "Old World" flair to your dining room, entryway or den with this large and imposing light fixture. Crafted in France circa 1870 and round in shape, this antique chandeli...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Inglenook Fire Grate on Andirons
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large 19th Century Inglenook Fire Grate on Andirons This is heavy hand Forged Iron Log Grate is supported on a Pair of Iron Andirons The Grate is in very good but used condition and it is very heavy and would look superb in an open or Inglenook fire place The Andirons and Grate...
Category

19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Iron

Gothic design antique sterling silver goblet made in 1876 by George Unite
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1876 by George Unite, this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Goblet, is in the Gothic taste, featuring chased decoration throughout, a gilt int...
Category

1870s English Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Monumental 19th Century Medieval Style Brass Candelabra
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of massive Gothic style brass candelabra of impressive size. Can be electrified or used to hold large pillar candles.
Category

16th Century German Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Golden Oak Joint Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century golden oak joint stool This a good oak Joined stool a good solid stool, it has a good natural color and a lovely patina, it makes a gr...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Oak

Very Interesting Iron Workers Gothic Sexy Dungeon Wrought Iron Bench Part of Set
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather interesting metal workers sexy Gothic dungeon bench Well, where to begin, what an interesting piece…. Umm… it looks like it came from ...
Category

20th Century English Gothic Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century Carved Paneled Oak Coffer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century carved paneled oak coffer This is a lovely old piece, with a good patina, the chest has three moulded panels on the front a...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Six Candles Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Large decorative forged iron chandelier, late 19th century. Forged in France, circa 1890, the large chandelier can receive 6 candles (candles not provided). On wavy shapes, the chand...
Category

19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of 1950s Gothic Pendant Lights W/ Hexagon Shape and White Textured Glass
Located in New York, NY
1950's Gothic style pendant lights with textured white glass. This pair of hexagon shaped steel lights with brass plating have the original patina although there some wear with the b...
Category

1950s American Vintage Gothic Furniture

Materials

Steel, Brass

Strawberry Hill Gothic Pier Glass
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved gilt-wood pier mirror with cluster form columns supporting a carved Gothic foliate arch top, inspired by Robert Walpole’s library. Please note that we are currently working...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Gothic Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Two-Side Music Stand with Fleur-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Place your Bible or music book on this antique, double-side stand from France. Crafted, circa 1880, and built in two pieces, the Gothic "Lutrin" (French for lectern) stands on three ...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a true "Old World" flair to your dining room or den with this large and imposing light fixture. Crafted in France circa 1870 and round in shape, this antique chandelier has a c...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Eight-Light Island Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique light fixture was forged in France, circa 1890. Rectangular in shape and almost 4 feet long, the chandelier with a flat bottom, features an intricate pierced gallery with scrolled work around the perimeter, and embellished with gilt floral rosette medallions in each recessed corner; the light has the original double chains on each side connected to a crossed bar, under the top double chain. The large chandelier has eight inside arms newly wired and each iron torch light...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Iron

Palatial Silver Distressed Rustic Metal Chandelier by Schonbek
Located in Manhasset, NY
Palatial silver distressed rustic metal chandelier by Schonbek. A wonderful rustic silver metal chandelier by one of Germany's finest crystal ...
Category

1970s Vintage Gothic Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Vintage Boho Punch Cut Phoenix Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this stunning vintage punch-cut Phoenix mirror, an artistic fusion of intricate metalwork and mythical inspiration. Featuring a highly detailed punched met...
Category

Late 20th Century American Gothic Furniture

Materials

Metal

16th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Group Carving – God and Mary
Located in Basildon, GB
A 16th Century Giltwood and Polychromed Carved Group depicting God and Mary seated on a plinth.
Category

16th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Gothic Style Solid Brass Tiered Floor Standing Candelabra Tripod Bases a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Gothic style solid cast brass tiered floor standing candelabra with tripod bases, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so ...
Category

20th Century Unknown Gothic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gothic crowned Head - Île de France, 14th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Head of a crowned Virgin Île-de-France, first half of 14th century. H26 x 14 x 14 cm Provenance : - Private Collection, Paris France (1960) - Private Collection Tuscany, Italy (19...
Category

15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Stone

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Leo The Great. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Leo The Great Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
Category

1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Paper

Ducale BZ, minimal brass Chair Made in Italy by Enrico Girotti
Located in Verona, IT
A captivating reinterpretation of Venetian Gothic, the Ducale BZ Chair by Enrico Girotti infuses contemporary form with medieval grace. The sculptural metal frame, crafted from solid...
Category

2010s Italian Gothic Furniture

Materials

Steel, Brass

Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière Bowl Planter Vessel Sink Antiques
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière bowl planter vessel sink Antiques . 17th C. Possibly earlier Gothic Container . A Water Trough Benitier in a ...
Category

17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Wrought Iron Table Lamp with Dragon, Italy, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant table / desk lamp in wrought iron, figuring a winged dragon holding a torch / torchiere. Beautiful metal work: subject well done, beautiful verdigris patina. Neo-Gothi...
Category

Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century York Stone Cistern or Trough
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual and fascinating 18th century York stone cistern or trough, finished with natural weathering that can only be achieved by exposure to the eleme...
Category

18th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Stone

Neo Gothic Style Oak Bench, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neo Gothic style oak bench, circa 1950.      
Category

1950s European Vintage Gothic Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Carved English Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Though this antique carved English oak fireplace dates from the late 19th century, it draws inspiration from eras across the ages. It is elaborately carved throughout and handcrafted...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Circle of Pierpaolo and Jacobello Dalle Masegne (Venice, late 14th century)
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Circle of Pierpaolo and Jacobello Dalle Masegne (Venice, late 14th century) San Bartolomeo high relief 'en applique' white marble 52 x 30 x 14 cm Provenance : Collection South of...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of eight-light antique vintage Italian candelabrum in wrought gilded iron
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of eight-light antique vintage Italian candelabrum in wrought gilded iron Anonymous Probably early 20th century; Italy Iron A distinctive pa...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Furniture

Materials

Iron

St. Jerome Religious Painting, circa 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century painting of St. Jerome with halo and skull. A well painted canvas in original gilt frame generally in good condition. Some losses to the frame and small nic...
Category

19th Century British Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Antique Gothic Arts Crafts Large Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons w/ Bar - Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Arts & Crafts Large Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons w/ Bar - a Set. Item features a large impressive size, scrolling iron frames, removable scrolling crossbar, very ni...
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Carved Oak Column Display Pedestal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French carved oak column display pedestal The pedestal is square in shape, the top has a 14” x 17” plinth so it is ideal to display a large ornament or similar The front and sid...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Oak

French 18th Century Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A slender pair of French 18th century hand-wrought fireplace andirons. They are Gothic-Mediterranean in style emboldened by a reddish brown patina from oxidation of the iron and cent...
Category

18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gothic Medieval cathedral oak Misericord bench, circa 15th-17th Centuries. This beautiful small bench or chair stall was often found in Medieval Cat...
Category

17th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Wood

Victorian sterling silver travelling communion set made in 1894
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1894 by Henry Wilkinson, with pieces also made by Walker & Hall, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Travelling Communion Set, is in the Goth...
Category

1890s English Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Gothic Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French 'Gothic Arms' fireback or backsplash with Gothic Style design. Constructed from cast iron, it showcases a brown patina, with the option to be refinished to black ...
Category

20th Century French Gothic Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Boho Georgian Art Lighting Sconces - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a powerful design statement with this exceptional pair of vintage architectural sconces. Each fixture boasts a dramatic, oversized lantern form, featuring a distinctive pagoda-s...
Category

Late 20th Century American Gothic Furniture

Materials

Metal

Amazing Chest, Italy, late 16th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Chest, Italy, late 16th century 93 x 214 x 74 cm Rectangular shaped chest, in walnut wood. Four bracket feet, with four corners with sculpted leaves. Table top with owl's bea...
Category

16th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gothic Design Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack - Made in 1846
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1846, possibly by John Gilbert, and also carrying the retail shop mark of James Braham (located at 8 the Strand, Torquay) this very stylish, Victorian, An...
Category

1840s English Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Carved Oak Dresser with Kings This is a handsome piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century Carved Oak Dresser with Kings This is a handsome piece with a wonderful patina, the carving is of very fine quality, the very top section is even older it dates from t...
Category

18th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Oak

Austin Seeley Antique Armillary Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive antique sundial pairing a mid 19th century gothic style stone pedestal by Austin and Seeley (unsigned) circa 1840, with a 20th century s...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Stone, Composition, Metal, Steel

Gothic style linenfold Caquetoire Armchair
Located in Troy, NY
Gothic style Linenfold Caquetoire Armchair. The linear design, understated decoration of the linen-fold back panel and comfortable proportion give this chair a timeless look.
Category

19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Oak

Important Burr Burl Gothic Antique Dressing Table with Polished Brass Fittings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important, Museum quality, Gothic style Antique Burr & Burl Walnut Dressing table with...
Category

18th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Iron and Marble Gueridon Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gothic style, hand forged iron gueridon table base with detached, double layered, Breccia marble top.
Category

Late 20th Century American Gothic Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Spanish Revival Gilt Iron and Amber Glass Wall Lantern / Wall Sconce, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Revival Hand Forged Wall Hanging Lantern / Wall Sconce in Gilt Iron Sculptural gilt iron wall sconce / lantern with amber blown glass cylinder lampshade, Spain, 1940s This spanish hanging...
Category

20th Century Spanish Gothic Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

A Victorian Gothic Style Exterior Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An Arched Gothic style door, salvaged from a Church in Shrewsbury. Total Height 252 cm (99.21 in) Height to shoulder: 153 cm (60.23 in)
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Wood, Pine

SUBLIME FULLY RESTORED GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW ELM ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine fully restored Burr Yew & Elm Vintage Gothic style Steeple back Windsor armchair Please note the delivery fee list...
Category

20th Century English Gothic Furniture

Materials

Elm, Yew

Stoneware Lamp with Gothic Face
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ceramic lamp with a gothic face. Lamp measures 19" high from base to the bottom of socket and 10" diameter. Lamp has been professionally rewired for a 3-way light bulb. We also added...
Category

1970s American Vintage Gothic Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Gothic furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic 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 building and garden elements, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Edward F. Caldwell Co., Maitland Smith, and Aeterna Furniture. 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 $275,000 while the average work can sell for $2,408.

Still Thinking About These?

All Recently Viewed