Gothic Revival Bookcases
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.
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Bookcases
Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Bookcases
Iron
1960s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Bookcases
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Brass
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
1960s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Bookcases
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Brass
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Mahogany
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Mahogany
1840s English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Wood
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Bookcases
Brass
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
19th Century Scandinavian Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Birch, Satinwood
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 1900s American Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Metal, Lead
1920s American Vintage Gothic Revival Bookcases
Walnut, Paint
Late 20th Century American Gothic Revival Bookcases
Brass
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Walnut
2010s American Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Ormolu
1980s American Vintage Gothic Revival Bookcases
Glass, Mirror, Ash, Ebony, Burl
1970s Vintage Gothic Revival Bookcases
Rattan, Glass, Wood
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
1890s English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
1830s European Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
1820s English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Wood
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Brass, Wrought Iron, Bronze
19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
1930s Vintage Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Leather, Hardwood
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases
Mahogany