Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
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.
19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century German Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Gold Leaf, Spelter, Bronze
19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Iron
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Other
1610s European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Brass
Early 1800s British Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Metal
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
1930s British Vintage Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal, Brass, Silver, Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Plaster, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Silver
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron, Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal, Bronze
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wood, Pine
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Brass
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf, Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century German Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Metal
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Wrought Iron, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Alabaster
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
20th Century British Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
1830s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Steel
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
1890s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Philippine Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Iron
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
1850s French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Copper
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Mahogany