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.
Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival fire-place mantle surround with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality made and quality carved, antique Gothic mantle...
Wood, Oak
A.W.N Pugin Style of a Gothic Revival Oak Coal Purdonium with Linen Fold Carving
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A.W.N Pugin style of a Gothic Revival oak coal purdonium with seed carving to the edge of the top and linen fold carvings to the front and to the sides with blind fret details to the...
Oak
Vintage Medieval Gothic Fire Screen with Crest
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This Vintage Medieval Gothic Fire Screen with Crest and glass insert, is a unique and elegant piece perfect for adding a touch of historical charm to any fireplace. Made of wrought i...
Wrought Iron
A Large Antique Gothic Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive Gothic Revival fire grate in wrought iron with brick fire back. The front supports swept out on splayed feet with curved elongated uprights with dragons heads ...
Wrought Iron
Gothic Revival Fireplace with its Hood and Carved Salamander, Witch and Ermine
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Exceptional oak neo-Gothic fireplace and hood. The uprights sides of the fireplace are composed of two columns with capitals foliage patterns, all surmounted by a reserve on which is carved an ermine (heraldic symbol). The lintot of the hearth features a mascaron representing a witch's face carved in high relief with on each side a pattern of parchments. The sculpture on the panelled hood represents a salamander. The salamander is a mythical animal capable of living in fire and extinguishing it. It is a symbol used especially in alchemy and heraldry, it is also the emblem of the King of France François 1er...
Oak
19th Century Victorian Gothic Fire Dogs or Andirons in the Shape of Griffins
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century pair of zoomorphic Griffin Fire Dogs or Andirons. Made from cast Iron and with copper stomach inserts, these unusual and rare pieces are indicative of the Victoria...
Iron, Copper
Magnificent Antique Limestone Mantel
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Each jamb of the fireplace has a brown bear standing on a plinth holding a heraldic shield. Above the bears are carved capitals supporting a substantial breakfront cornice shelf. The...
Limestone
$15,758Sale Price|20% Off
Huge Majestic 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Gothic Revival Fire Grate-Basket
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very large and Majestic ornately detailed antique 19th century Victorian cast iron fire grate in the Gothic-Revival manner. The large Doric arched backplate centred with an Heraldic Plaque...
Iron
19th Century English Limestone Fireplace in Gothic Revival Style
Located in London, GB
An English limestone fireplace in the Gothic Revival style. The jambs with ecclesiastical motifs surmounted by frieze carved with rosette paterae throughout. Breakfront, moulded shel...
Limestone
Dr C Dresser, Benham & Froud. Aesthetic Movement Coal Box with Floral Metal Work
By Christopher Dresser, Benham & Froud
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser made by Benham and Froud. An Aesthetic Movement walnut coal box with stylized floral brass metalwork, retaining its original shovel.
Brass
Antique Black Kilkenny and Connemara Marble Gothic Revival Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing Gothic Revival fireplace in Irish black Kilkenny fossil marble with green Connemara marble columns. A plain frieze with simple ta...
Marble
$5,246Sale Price|50% Off
19th Century Ornate English Gothic Revival Cast Iron Fireplace Basket Grate
Located in London, GB
The finest example of Gothic Revival. This English cast iron fireplace basket - grate is ornately detailed with arched back-plate centred with pair of proudly standing polished andirons showing fine brass detailing. A very rare and important piece of its period. English made, mid-19th century, circa 1830-1850. Measures: Front width 37 3/4" 96 cm Back width 20 1/4" 51.5 cm Back height 28" 71 cm Andiron dogs...
Iron, Wrought Iron
An antique Gothic revival, black marble and portoro marble mantel
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique Early Victorian period Gothic revival, black marble and portoro marble fireplace The half octagonal Nero Portoro marble columns are sat on pure black marble pilasters and ...
Marble
Victorian Gothic Revival Sandstone Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original Victorian era Gothic Revival sandstone fire mantel circa 1880, with ornate column-style jambs, decorative foliate spandrels and a dramatic arched fireplace opening with carved bust to the top. Sourced from a property in the North of England, this antique York stone fireplace...
Stone, Sandstone
Grand Cast Iron Victorian Gothic Revival Hob Grate Fireplace, English, C.1860
Located in London, GB
A Grand Cast Iron Victorian Gothic Revival Hob Grate Fireplace, English, C.1860. Size: Depth: 14 ½” – 37cm External Height: 35” – 89cm External Width: 35 ½ – 90cm.
Wrought Iron
Large Gothic Revival Oak Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A deep, large scale English solid oak antique fireplace dating from the 1880s. Re-finished, this spectacular fireplace has a rich patina throughout that looks impressive in a variety...
Wood, Oak
Gothic Revival Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from the Mid-19th Century, this English antique cast iron fire grate or brazier is over 170 years old. It is highly decorative, cast in iro...
Metal, Iron
English Gothic Revival Fire Mantel, Circa 1860
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual English Gothic revival fire mantel, carved from pale sandstone. The front and the sides of the fire surround have a plaster finish with painted stencil decoration. Reclaim...
Stone, Sandstone
Gothic Revival Limestone Fire Mantel in the Manner of Pugin
By Pugin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid-19th century English, Gothic Revival limestone fireplace in the manner of Pugin, circa 1860. This fireplace bears similarities to two surrounds supplied to Presentation Convent...
Limestone, Stone, Marble
Gothic Revival Carved Oak Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A tall and unique Gothic Revival oak fireplace mantel together with the original Kilkenny black marble curved fender. The high stepped shelf has a central podium flanked by two demilune podium undercarved with foliate detail beneath which is a castellated border centred by a keystone with a plain shield. The deeply carved foliate spandrels frame...
Oak
Very Impressive Gothic Revival Brass and Polished Steel Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A rare and impressive 19th century (circa 1870) cast iron and gunmetal Neo Gothic fire grate. The dogs ornately cast with gunmetal enrichments, scrolls and round finial tops. Decorat...
Iron
Fine Gothic Revival Statuary Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A fine quality Gothic Revival fireplace carved in statuary marble. The spandrels with finely carved holly and berries. Octagonal suspended capitals under moulded shelf. The centre wi...
Statuary Marble
Pair of Tall 19th Century English Antique Brass Armorial Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of brass armorial andirons, with knights helmets above shields depicting a cross and fleur-de-lys, linked by an elaborate scrolled and barley twist bar...
Mid-Nineteenth Century Gothic Horton Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A Nineteenth century Horton Stone Gothic fire surround or interior, with shallow arch, in attractively figured stone, well-carved in deep relief.
Stone
English Bath Stone Fireplace Surround in The Gothic Revival Style
Located in Twickenham, GB
An English Bath stone fireplace surround in the nineteenth century Gothic Revival style, the shelf with ovolo under-mould sits above a simple frame with stop-chamfer cut to the outsi...
Limestone
A Very Large English Antique Gothic Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A very large and unusual Gothic Revival period stone chimneypiece. Wide cantered jambs, supporting gently arched spandrels with carved grotesques and beasts. The carved inner rope tw...
Limestone
Pair of Tall English Gothic Style Wrought Iron Antique Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of tall Gothic style wrought iron andirons. The florally etched standards, topped by a pair of wolf heads holding rings in their mouths above stylized shields, are supported on foliate decorated scrolled and splayed feet. Swan's nest baskets...
Wrought Iron
Stylish Gothic Style Fireplace Surround In Limestone From France
Located in Beervelde, BE
Slender decorative fireplace in limestone from France. Timeless design with gothic like design details. Perfect to create an authentic interior. Dimensions: 130 cm Exterior Width ...
Limestone
19th Century Black Gothic Antique Griffin Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
A very powerful antique cast iron Victorian black Gothic fire basket. With Very Unique Andirons as stylized griffins with rings through their noses an...
Iron
Gothic Renaissance Revival Brass Fireplace Fender with Dragon Serpents, C. 1860
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous period of Gothic revival brass fireplace fender with dragon serpents and finials. Great for the seaside home where it most likely sat for decad...
Brass
Antique Gothic Revival Bath Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
A fine example of a 19th-century Bath stone fireplace surround. The antique piece has been hand-carved from solid Bath stone, delivering a warm tone. The reclaimed fireplace feature...
Stone
Pair of 19th Century Gothic bronze fire dogs or andirons
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Good pair of finely wrought 19th Century bronze Gothic fire dogs. circa 1870
Bronze
Grand Victorian Neo Gothic Register Grate, Circa 1850
Located in London, GB
A Grand Victorian Neo Gothic fireplace register grate insert, with beautifully decorated grate and a peaked arch and gothic decoration around the op...
Iron
19th Century English Gothic Revival Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A large 19th century (circa 1840) English Gothic Revival firegrate. The steel firedogs of fluted bulbous form, with brass enbellishments. Decorative cast iron shaped...
Steel
Antique Gothic Revival Cast Iron Fire Basket
Located in Ware, GB
This large Gothic Revival cast iron fire basket has a high double-arched fireback with ornate period details throughout. The piece stands proud on substantial standards, each topped...
Iron