Gothic Revival 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. 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.
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Cowhide, Oak
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Porcelain, Wood
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Bronze, Brass
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Furniture
Wool
1860s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Plaster
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron, Zinc
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Rosewood
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze, Copper
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Iron
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mirror, Beech
19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Pine
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Velvet, Oak, Fabric
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Bronze
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Steel
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Onyx, Bronze
1920s Belgian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Early 2000s Gothic Revival Furniture
Terracotta
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century British Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1890s American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1930s Dutch Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Crystal, Bronze
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Mexican Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Iron
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut, Burl
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Maple
Mid-20th Century Mexican Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Steel
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
1930s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze, Ormolu
1860s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1870s German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Pine, Lacquer
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal