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.
Monumental Italian Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Plant Stand and Copper Pot
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental 19th Century Italian Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Plant Stand and Copper Pot Beautifully Crafted.
Wrought Iron, Copper
19th Century English Victorian Gothic Revival Rainwater Hopper
Located in Forney, TX
An impressive English Victorian Gothic Revival cast iron rainwater hopper, the architectural salvaged building element originating from a late 19th ce...
Iron
$2,892Sale Price|40% Off
Gothic Revival 1840 Carved Wood Huge Wine Cooler Planter Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare oversized Gothic Revival circa 1840 Victorian wine cooler or planter A very nice decorative and well made piece, the Lio...
Wood
$3,600 / set
H 16.5 in W 25 in D 22 in
Handcrafted Enzo Zago Terracotta Planters, Baroque Revival, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
A large pair of curvy bulbous earthenware planter pots with large S curve scrolled decorative handles. These urns were handcrafted in Tuscany, Italy signed by Enzo Zago...
Earthenware
Continental Patinated Bronze Jardiniere with Lions Heads and Paw Feet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine patinated bronze scalloped base bronze jardiniere with lions head ring handles on each side, supported by three paw feet. Continental, dating to the 19th century, in very good...
Bronze
$1,508 / set
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Of Antique French Faux Bois Wrought Iron & Wirework Plant Stand Jardinieres
Located in Bristol, GB
PAIR OF ANTIQUE PLANT STANDS Naturalistic wrought iron and wirework bases in the faux bois taste to emulate branches and twigs. Decorative wirework basket upper sections to hold po...
Metal, Wrought Iron, Wire
$320Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 109 in W 16 in D 4.5 in
Early 19th Century Pair of Oak Gothic Revival Architectural Pieces
Located in Oakwood, GA
Early 19th Century Pair of Gothic Revival Architectural Pieces, Oak, Gorgeous pieces! Set of 2 Gothic Revival Architectural Salvage pieces Possibly from a church Solid Oak These pi...
Oak
19th Century Italian Marble Well Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare 19th c. Italian Marble Well Head signed by Professor Polizi, Firenze, Italy
Marble
Art Deco Wrought Iron Plant Stand att. to Salterini
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding hand wrought Art Deco plant stand attributed to Salterini. This example features three ring form plant holders each 4.5 in. dia. - fol...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Wrought Iron Plant Stand, Distressed White, Rustic 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wrought iron plant stand designed to hold multiple flower pots. The stand is made of wrought iron, which gives it a sturday ...
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Wrought Iron Plant Pot Stand
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century French wrought iron multi-tier plant stand / florist’s display. Formed with graduated circular tiers and multiple ring holders for individual pots, raised on four splay...
Iron
Victorian Period English 19th Century Copper Finial with Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period copper finial from the 19th century with verdigris patina. This English Victorian period copper finial from the 19th century captivates with its rich verd...
Copper
Italian Urn Vase Planter with Dogs Egyptian Revival Style
Located in New York, NY
An Italian white ceramic urn vase or cachepot planter in the Egyptian Revival style, circa late-20th century, Italy. A white urn vase or cachepot (flowe...
Ceramic
Architectural Revolving Four Tier Wrought Iron Plant Stand
Located in New York, NY
Unusual large plant stand featuring four graduated levels, each with ring form plant holders. The lowest level has 12 rings and is 16" H, middle leve...
Wrought Iron
$1,653 / item
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 20.5 in
Four French Midcentury Rectangular Iron Garden Plant Pot Shelves or Stands
By ManuFrance
Located in London, GB
Four individual French midcentury rectangular iron water fall garden, green house or patio plant pot shelves or decorative stands. Can be used inside o...
Iron
Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Cast Bronze Planter
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A substantial cast bronze planter in the Gothic Revival taste, the body cast with pointed arch arcading filled with acanthus and foliate ornament, with bosses at the base of each arc...
Bronze, Copper
19th Century English Chimney Pot
Located in Denton, TX
19th century English terracotta chimney pot can be used either outdoors or indoors as plant stand or sculpture.
Terracotta
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
Sold
H 26.78 in W 7.49 in D 14.18 in
Spanish Wrought Iron Gothic Style Wall Hanging Planter with Foliage Motifs
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching hand-hammered iron leafed wall hanging planter / basket in the style of Gothic, Spain, 1920s-1930s. This hanging planter is all made...
Wrought Iron, Iron
Late 19th Century Ormolu Antique Planter Neo Gothique Style
Located in Paris, FR
Gilt bronze antique hanging planter richly decorated with pierced ova and scrolling foliage. It is surmounted by four dragons in China style, a...
Bronze
19th Century Neo-Gothic Antique Ormolu Planter Jardinière
Located in Paris, FR
Original intricately chiseled gilt bronze antique planter. All of the edges of this hanging jardinière are perforated with a Gothic Revival frieze. ...
Ormolu, Bronze
Unique Antique Gothic Revival Carved Oak Jardinière Plant Stand with Zinc Liner
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 1900s, hand carved planter with hand forged decorations and the original zinc liner. If you like rare and stylish antiques then you will love this handcrafted, decagonal Gothic jardinière. The wonderful look and feel of this Gothic style jardinière is partially because of its rare, angular shape combined with its curvy Gothic style elements such as the trefoils in the base and the hand carved quatrefoil elements all around the top. The marvellous patina and the hand forged and highly detailed acanthus leafs ornaments with their ring mounts on either side are other rare features that make this Gothic antique an absolute joy to own and look at. This rare jardinière...
Iron
19th Century Sanctuary Church Pendant
Located in Denton, TX
19th century antique sanctuary church pendant made of zinc and brass decoration.
Brass, Zinc
Large pair of country house gothic sticks stands
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large Gothic oak stick stand of rectangular form with five sections, the carved finals above canted supports the base section fitted with removable tin tray raised up on tapered feet
Oak