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.
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
1880s Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper, Oak, Glass
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Hardwood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Pine
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Alabaster, Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Mid-20th Century Swiss Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Nickel
1910s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Iron
20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Mirror
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
1960s Portuguese Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Tin
1920s English Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Elm
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1920s Dutch Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1920s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Pine
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Gothic Revival Furniture
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1920s Dutch Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
1940s Spanish Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1850s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Canvas
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
1820s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Siena Marble, Bronze
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze