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.
19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century German Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Gold Leaf, Spelter, Bronze
19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Wrought Iron
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Iron
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver, Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron
20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Furniture
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Wrought Iron, Metal
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Other
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Pine
1610s European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1930s British Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Brass, Silver, Iron
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Bronze, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1930s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze, Brass
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
1930s Dutch Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Gold, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass