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.
Pr. Large Scale Cast Stone Architectural Gothic Spires after Pugin
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of architectural scale cast stone Gothic spires, in very good condition. The pieces feature tapering center posts, with protruding naturalistic pods, and a bud li...
Cast Stone
An Early Nineteenth Century Cast Iron Bootscrape
Located in London, England
A very large cast iron Georgian bootstrape showing traces of original paint set into a roughly hewn granite block English, Gorge III Height 18 1/4 x Wi...
Stone, Iron
$1,800Sale Price|35% Off
Macabre Eery Artist Made Cast Aluminum Claw with Talons
Located in Ferndale, MI
Not sure how why or who. Detroit artist studio made large cast aluminum claw with sharp talons. Wonderfully eery and macabre. There is a drill bit cast...
Aluminum
Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Limestone Corbels – Lion & Ox
Located in Lincoln, GB
Imposing Pair of Victorian Gothic Revival Limestone Tetramorph Corbels, Harrogate, c.1870 This is an exceptionally powerful and monumental pair of high-backed Victorian Gothic Reviva...
Limestone
Pair of Cast Stone Fruit Baskets
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of hand finished cast stone fruit baskets. The lower urn section has an old painted surface while the upper fruit section has a wonderful weath...
Cast Stone
Early 20th Century French Hand-Cast Stone Poodle Garden Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-846 French hand cast garden poodle sculpture with glass eyes.
Cast Stone
Medusa Mask Garden Ornament, Molded Cast Stone, Antique, USA, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderfully weathered Medusa mask in cast stone as a garden ornament.
Cast Stone
Vintage American Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration this American, Cast iron urn. A marvelous addition for the garden or interior, this urn certainly will add personality to any space it is...
Iron
$1,700 / set
H 27 in W 15 in D 10 in
Mid-Century French Majolica Gnome Trio with Watering Can, Basket, and Staff
Located in Dallas, TX
Add whimsical charm to your home or garden with this expressive set of three vintage Majolica sculptures, crafted in France circa 1960. Each hand-painted ceramic gnome...
Ceramic, Majolica
Vintage Cast Stone Pug
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage cast stone pug with one eye. Previously placed in a garden, with organic patina and spots of lichen. Minor wear consistent with age and use.
Stone
Fine British Style Cast Stone Garden Finial
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large and decorative Garden Finial in Classical with good size, weight and fine Garden appeal. The Finial is two part and the lid has a Flame top finial ...
Cast Stone
$5,500
H 44 in W 6 in D 9 in
American Cast Iron & Painted Horse Head Fluted Ringed Hitching Post, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron and painted horse head hitching post with a central fluted ringed column resting on a squared base, Mid 19th Century.
Iron
Pair of Weathered Cast Iron Garden Finials, Late 20th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A striking pair of weathered cast iron garden finials with a beautifully aged surface and timeless architectural presence. Their classic urn-form bases and elongated spear-shaped sil...
Iron
Cast Stone Sphinx, a Pair
Located in Marietta, GA
Hard to find, pair of sphinx in cast stone. All original patina, with live moss( just water!) came from an exclusive Atlanta estate. The bases are even, just were cropped in the phot...
Cast Stone
Antique Garden Lion Sculpture
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique garden sculpture of a lion. Concrete with original patina.
Concrete
$1,527 / set
H 11.82 in Dm 9.06 in
Italian Cast Iron Garden Urn with Original Patina, Early 20th Century
Located in Palermo, PA
A pair of Italian cast iron urns with a beautiful weathered patina. Originally painted white, traces of the old paint remain, blending with areas of natural rust that give the urns a...
Iron
A Belgian carved stone finial, C. 1850.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This finely detailed Gothic Revival finial or spire will be a stately addition to your garden or serve as a statement for your interior. The changing profile with its layers of folia...
Stone
Antique French Cast Iron Cross
Located in Calgary, Alberta
A finely cast 19th-century French cross mounted in its original stone base. The cross is decorated with Gothic tracery, foliate scrolls, and a central cherub head with a heart-shaped...
Iron
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H 45 in W 11.75 in D 11.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Limestone Gothic Steeples Architectural Salvage, Garden
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of antique French carved stone Cathedral steeple spires from the Neo-Gothic period. Architectural salvage from the exterior of churches in France, these antique French spires ca...
Limestone
Spanish Wrought Iron Plant Stand, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Parcel-gilt Gothic style hand forged iron plant stand on a tripod base, Spain, 1930s-1940s. This stand in all made in hand-hammered iron and features a leafed top twith scroll detai...
Wrought Iron, Iron
American 19th Century Neo-Gothic Birdhouse
Located in New York, NY
This charming 19th century Victorian birdhouse was modeled on the Neo-Gothic mansions that were then being built for the potential buyers of birdho...
Iron
19th Century Gothic Revival Panels a Pair
Located in Denton, TX
Once part of a piece of furniture, these now make great decoration each panel is 30.5" by 19.75".
Oak
Handmade Wrought Iron Floor Candelabra stands 5 ft + tall
By Arte de Mexico
Located in Redding, CT
Handmade wrought iron candelabra. We believe this to be a piece by Arte De Mexico but cannot find a stamp or signature. Holds five large candles and would add romance and ambiance to...
Iron
Italian 19th Century Pair of Religious Gate Post
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Italian metal gate post with floral and leaves which were in a church. They separated the public from going into religious nooks which are found su...
Pair of Japanese Carved Stone Gargoyles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of black limestone gargoyles with great carved mane and backbone. The body is honed and face and mane are polished grey.
Stone