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Gothic Revival Benches

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
19th Century French Gothic Revival Carved Bleached Oak Hall Bench with Trapdoor
Located in Dallas, TX
Compliment your entryway, hallway or mud room with this heavily carved antique bench. Crafted in northern France, circa 1880, and built of solid oak wood, the bleached Renaissance st...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Gothic Revival Oak Hall Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Gothic Revival hall bench. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak with original hand-carved decorative elements. Original hand-carved decorative faces a...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Benches

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Metal

Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival high back hall bench. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with original hand-carved elements in the back and the sides! Un...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Benches

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Swedish Gothic Pew
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Substantial antique Swedish Gothic style church pew that measures nearly 10 ft long. The chunky pew seat sits on 3 support legs. The hand scrolled sides also features carved trefoil....
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gothic Revival Benches

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Wood, Pine

19C French Gothic Revival Bench or Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY 19C French Gothic Revival Bench/Stool or Organ Stool/Bench seat. Made in rural/provincial France (possibly Brittany) circa 1860-80 and in the Gothic Revival Style. We are of the opinion that the wood is ‘chestnut’ and not ‘oak’, as one would expect. The use of ‘chestnut’ makes this even RARER! Very ‘ecclesiastical’ in design and possibly would have been made for a Church, as the organ player’s stool/bench seat. Oblong/rectangular in shape. Unmistakably French, due to the base cross support design and construction, with circular central medallion (very ‘Breton’ in design) and wooden peg inserts for securing the base cross support on the outside of each side. This bench/stool is ‘nicer’ than most that have appeared on the market, due to it’s very good condition and the beautifully hand-carved decoration, beveled edges and raised arches on both sides. Also, the pair of carved gothic window-esque friezes on both sides, are a lovely touch! We are confident that this is a 19th Century piece, due to its natural aging, patina and when being re-upholstered it still had it’s original straw and horse (?) hair filling for the seat cushion. This Bench is part of an EXCEPTIONAL Private Dallas Collection. This Bench has IMPECCABLE PROVENANCE: It was purchased by an ancestor of the family (together with several other items also in the Collection), at a French Antique Auction held at the Club Room in the Stoneleigh Court (Hotel), Dallas on Wednesday the 2nd April 1930. (Now The Meridian Hotel). We have the Original Auction Catalog, which has remained with the Collection, since that Auction. (see photos). The Auction was titled: ” Works of Art and Furnishings of The Chateau de Turique (Nancy) and The Conde-Rougemont Home (Touraine). The cover of the Catalog also has a ‘seal’ of a Coat of Arms. The first page of the Catalog States: “Exhibition on Wednesday, April 2nd And Following Days From 10 A.M. to 10 P.M……EXHIBITION at CLUB ROOM, STONELIGH COURT, DALLAS, TEXAS”. The Second page gives a brief description of the Auction contents and states that ” This Exhibition will be presented by M. Fernand M. Adda of Paris France” This bench, we believe, was Lot No: 297 and was described in the Auction Catalog as: 297 – CARVED GOTHIC BENCH...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches

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Chestnut

Antique French PAIR Bishops Throne Alter Chairs Gothic Revival Oak 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL and HARD-TO-FIND PAIR of Antique French GOTHIC REVIVAL Bishops Throne Altar Chairs~~CARVED OAK~~ 1880s Highly detailed Gothic Revival accents Each chair ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

19th Century French Neo-Gothic Carved Oak Hall Bench Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique Gothic Revival French hand-carved oak hall bench with original nicely aged dark warm rich patina. circa 1870 Hand-crafted in France in the late 19th century, high-quality solid wood construction, rare form, having a tall double-door cabinet with carved tracery panels, iron slide bolt...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak. Direct from France, a stunning MATCHED PAIR of majestic antique French benches/throne chairs! Elaborate hand carvings throughout, with cathedral spires...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

19th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, French Gothic Revival Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
French coffer or chest assembled circa 1960 with panels made circa 1850. All All the walls of the trunk as well as the top are in carved oak and the bottom of the trunk is made of ...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Monumental Gothic Revival Hall Tree Bench Seating with Storage
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke monumental hall tree bench seating for five. Made in the Gothic Revival style featuring quatrefoil motifs on the arm leg supports ending with b...
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20th Century American Gothic Revival Benches

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Mirror, Wood

19th Century Highly Carved English Oak Bench Hall Seat w Carved Lions & Dragons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic highly carved Gothic Oak hall bench with full lions and winged dragons on the back panel. Full body mythic lions make up the armrests while the back panel has swirling drag...
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1860s Scottish Antique Gothic Revival Benches

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Brass

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...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Antique Gothic Revival, Hand Carved Solid Oak, Open Design Church Hall Bench
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted Gothic bench with church window-like openings in the sides. When we first saw this Gothic Revival church bench we immediately fell in love with its open design and light...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Antique French Neogothic Caquetoire ~ Cathedral Chair ~ Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Neogothic Caquetoire ~ Cathedral Chair ~ Armchair is an intriguing design, originally intended for visiting dignitaries allowing a VIP his or her own special seat. Cra...
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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Antique French Bench Settee Gothic Revival Oak Lift Top Seat Storage Trunk 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful antique French oak gothic revival bench or Settee with Lift-Top Seat and Storage~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c. 1880s Spectacular design with cup and cover arms~~wonderful spoon carved...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Practical Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Oak Hall Bench with Amazing Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Gothic bench with top quality carved, church letter panel and more. This beautifully hand carved, oak church bench from the early 1900s is in ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Benches

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Wood, Oak

Petite Antique French Gothic Revival Wood Hall Bench Child Settle Library Steps
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare antique wood hand carved gothic revival child settle / small hall bench / foldable Library Ladder, Metamorphic Library steps, 1880s This uniqu...
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1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Benches

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Fabric, Wood

American Gothic Revival Antique Walnut Hall Bench Settee circa 1890s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GOTHIC REVIVAL DOVETAILED WALNUT HALL BENCH United States, circa 1890; with a wonderful early oxidized surface Item # 209HOE29P A very interesting settee from the last decade of th...
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19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Benches

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Walnut

Pair of Coalbrookdale Serpent and Grape Pattern Iron Garden Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of English cast iron garden benches having a "serpent and grape" pattern by Coalbrookdale Foundry. The benches have a rare iron slatted seat and backrest. The end supports feature a snake curled around the legs eating a grape cluster. The gracefully curved arms end with dogs head terminals. The patinated iron has a painted finish. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship from a historic foundry. Also known as "dog and serpent...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Benches

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Iron

Antique and Handcrafted Gothic Revival Solid Tiger Oak Practical Hallway Bench
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect size and shape church bench. This very well crafted, solid oak bench is a perfect example of quality made European furniture from the late 1900's. We felt very fortunate to ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Carved Louis XVIII French Chateau Walnut Settle/Monks Bench, Early 19th Century
Located in Alton, GB
Carved Louis XVIII French Chateau settle dating from early 19th century. Also referred to as a monks bench this fine example carries a wonderfully aged and worn look in all the right places with a delightful patina showing the age and history evocative of the early gothic revival...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches

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Walnut

Antique English Window Seat Bed Bench Gothic Revival Carved Oak 2 Drawers c.1900
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique English oak window seat or end-of-bed bench~~Gothic Revival~~two drawers ~~c. 1900 Classic British flair decorator piece~~NICELY CARVED with Gothic crown...
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Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

Signed Oscar Bach Large Ornate Lion Head with Scrolls Bronze & Upholstery Bench
Located in St. Louis, MO
Scarce bronze hall bench designed by famed designer Oscar Bruno Bach (1884-1957). Over 6' bench with lion head, hand wrought, hammered, twisted bronze and fret work on faux leopard p...
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1930s American Vintage Gothic Revival Benches

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Bronze

18th Century French Gothic Revival Period Walnut Settle or Hall Bench with Lift
Located in Birmingham, AL
18th century French Gothic Revival period chateau settle with double lift seat handcrafted of solid old growth French walnut by talented artisans in Lyon, circa 1760s. This intricate...
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1760s French Antique Gothic Revival Benches

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Walnut

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Located in Portland, OR
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Tyler, TX
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Gothic Revival benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with iron, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival benches made in a specific country, there are England, Europe, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original benches, popular names associated with this style include and Coalbrookdale Foundry. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $883 and tops out at $9,500 while the average work can sell for $3,161.

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