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.
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...
Iron
Dr C H Dresser Gothic Revival Iron Door Hinges with Incised Decorative Details
Located in London, GB
Dr C H Dresser, attributed. A good pair of large Gothic Revival door hinges with incised decorative and floral details. They have been bead blasted and then powder painted in black e...
Iron
19th Century Gothic Double-Sided Solid Pine Exterior Door
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Gothic double-sided solid pine exterior door was crafted from solid pine which has been fully stripped and ready for staining or painting to complement your project! The...
Pine
Gothic Lion’s Mask Brass Door Knocker This is a good looking door knocker
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Lion’s Mask Brass Door Knocker This is a good looking door knocker, the handsome Lion’s Head is at the centre and the outer ring strikes the sound The door knocker is in goo...
Brass
A pair of late 19th century brass hinges in the Gothic style.
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th century brass hinges in the Gothic style.
Brass
Gothic Revival Style Antique Wooden Double Leaf Door from Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Gothic Revival Style Antique Wooden Double Leaf Door from Spain. Hand carved decorations in gothic revival style with Iron door handles in Seahorse sh...
Wood
Lion's Head Door Knocker in Solid Bronze
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Solid Bronze, Round Frame Lion's Head Door Knocker, 4" Height
Bronze
$2,500
H 84.5 in W 45.63 in D 11 in
Antique Hall Tree Carved Oak Victorian Gothic Revival Ca. 1895-1915
Located in Fulton, CA
Antique carved English Oak Victorian Gothic Revival hall tree with beveled mirror. Golden Oak era, Circa. 1895-1915. Crafted with solid oak with extensive relief carvings. Coat rack ...
Oak
Late 19th Century French Pine Doors, Set of 2
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A pair of French doors from around 1900, solid pine frame construction with 3 panels each. Dimensions: 238 cm high, 75.5 cm wide, 4.5 cm deep Also very suitable for installation as...
Pine
$6,400 / set
H 136.5 in W 85 in D 1.38 in
Pair of Large Antique French Door Shutters from a Chateau, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
These monumental arched antique door shutters were salvaged from a 19th century French chateau. They would have been on the ground floor, attached...
Iron
19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Black Painted Iron Gates
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of 19th century Italian Renaissance style black painted iron gates featuring iron scroll, amphora, and serpent design motifs.
Iron
Spanish Rustic Door with Original Hand Forged Iron Pull
Located in Barcelona, ES
18th century Spanish solid oak antique rustic door with carved panels and hang forged iron pull adorned with a scallop shell. This door comes from Galicia, the Northern part of Spain. The handle is adorned by the an iron scallop shell, this shell is part of a system to open the door and symbol of the 'Camino de Santiago' from centuries. This door can be displayed as a wall decoration but also interesting to be used as headboard...
Iron
$6,907 / set
H 110.24 in W 51.19 in D 1.38 in
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Double Doors, Set of 3
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Rare set consisting of 3 identical French Art Nouveau double doors from around 1900. Unrestored condition. Solidly made of pine wood in frame construction with 3 panels each and p...
Pine
$3,435Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 82.68 in W 32.29 in D 1.19 in
Pair of Antique Provençal Doors, Carved/Painted Blue, Late 19th Century France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Pair of old Provençal interior doors, with carved panels painted in blue, one was a panel (the lowest), built in the late 19th century in the south of France. Delicate and elegant c...
Wood
$4,131
H 36.62 in Dm 28.75 in
Antique 19th C Religious Triptych Icon with Gothic Revival Tabernacle Frame
Located in Nottingham, GB
Late 19th Century religious icon depicting the Virgin Mary and Christ Child, painted in oil on a copper panel and representing Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The icon is housed within a...
Wood
Antique Solid Bronze Gothic Style Door Knocker
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique solid bronze gothic style door knocker dating from the early 20th century and cast with ‘AD MDXXVI’ for the year 1516. Highly ornate, this unusual door knocker has i...
Metal, Bronze
$3,250
H 12.6 in W 6.3 in D 0.4 in
Rare 16th Century Renaissance Wrought Iron Door Hardware, Escutcheons & Hinges
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptional collection of antique wrought iron door hardware dating from the Renaissance period, circa 16th century. These highly decorative pieces exemplify the artistry and craf...
Wrought Iron
Antique Pair of Doors with Decorative Iron Panels
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a great pair of antique doors wood with decorative iron panels. The pair was imported from Egypt and were produced at a time in the early 1900s when French architecture and s...
Iron
A Pair of Antique Arched Paneled Mahogany Church Doors
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is an incredible set of 8 foot tall solid wood arched double doors. The doors were salvaged from an old church, and they make an amazing statement. They are perfect for anyone...
Hardwood
Awesome Antique Italian Bronze Vecchio Greenman Door Knocker
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Awesome large-scale antique Italian bronze Vecchio Greenman door knocker. With a resonant knock worthy of the great hall of any castle, this trul...
Bronze
Mid-Victorian Gothic Door Knocker by Kenrick
Located in London, GB
Mid-Victorian cast iron Gothic door knocker by Kenrick, stamped to the reverse ‘KENRICK 291 B’,
Iron
English Gothic Revival Oak Arched Exterior Door for Glazing
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A substantial unglazed solid English oak arched exterior door in the gothic revival style. This door comes without glass, ready from custom-glazing as you desire, and includes a matc...
Wood, Oak
Neo-Gothic Front Door, late 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Antique wooden door with Gothic decorations and large iron fittings and door handle.
Iron
Vintage Solid Brass Italian Gothic Devil Door Knocker
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage solid cast brass Italian door knocker with scary evil devil man face. The large mascaron crest has been crafted in grotesque style and is...
Brass
Sold
H 62 in W 27 in D 1.5 in
1 of 12 Stained Glass Solid Oak Gothic Panels Doors Architectural Elements
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is listed as a set, meaning two panels with hinge are included exactly as shown. This is one of 6 pairs I have available, all identical in condition and design and construct...
Stained Glass, Oak
Wrought Iron Architectural Four-Panel Screen
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE These early 20th century wrought iron hinged panels or grilles came from the 775 Grove St, Glencoe, IL home of encyclopedia publisher Frank E. Compton. Each panel weights ~100 pounds, is 74 inches high (84 inches to top of gothic finial ornaments) and 20 inches wide. As shown the total width is ~70 inches but it can be expanded or contracted as desired. The house is said to have been built circa 1910 in the Mediterranean style. Frank E. Compton lived at 775 Grove Street Glencoe, IL until 1938 with his second wife Annie Wilson Howe, niece of US President Woodrow Wilson. Additions by Armstrong, Furst & Tilton, 1928. House featured in House & Garden, 1930. These heavy iron screens were used inside to conceal a door, behind which was a spiral staircase down to a secret bar...
Wrought Iron
1920s Arched Gate Brass Leaves and Iron Scroll Work
Located in Toledo, OH
1920s arched gate. Beautifully detailed with iron scroll work and brass leaves, a lever handle with skeleton key. 3 pieces, 2 gates and a top arch, total dim...
Iron
Sold
H 86.5 in W 111.25 in D 3.75 in
Gothic Revival Three-Piece Heavy Cast Bronze Bank Entry Gate Storefront
Located in Toledo, OH
Turn of the century, Gothic Revival, three-piece heavy cast bronze bank gate storefront is very ornate, extremely heavy, locking but lock is not present. Re...
Bronze
Wrought Iron Door Knocker, Possibly Spain, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Wrought iron knob composed of a circular base bar that ends in an animal head sticking out the tongue (maybe a snake) and a piece to hold the door of the same material decorated with a profile to the outside of simplified plant motifs. Both the form and the decorative elements are inspired by medieval...
Wrought Iron
Antique English Gothic Door
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique English Gothic pitch pine chapel door with all its original hardware. The front is planked and the back has eight panels. It has been hand stripped.
Pine