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.
Erhard & Sohne Bronze Gold & Silver Plate Jewelry Box / Casket, Germany, c 1900
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and highly ornate Gothic Revival Medieval Renaissance silver and gold plated bronze casket or jewelry box made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany c. 1900. The box is a magn...
Bronze, Steel
Gothic Revival Olive Wood With Banded Agate Cabochons Jewellery Casket Box Circa
Located in Norwich, England
A late Victorian Gothic Revival olivewood and banded agate jewellery box with brass mounts. Circa 1880. Veneered in highly figured olivewood, the brass decoration is enriched with i...
Agate, Brass
Striking Edwardian Medieval Revival Silver Jewelry Box, 1905
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1905 by J. T. Wordsworth & Co. this striking Edwardian antique sterling silver jewellery box is of a rectangular casket form with a hinged lid. The bo...
Sterling Silver
Antique Two Tiered Jewelry Casket or Box with Inaid Stones & Porcelain Panels
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique and elaborate wooden jewelry casket or box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Austria in approximately 1880 in a Gothic Revival style. The box has two tiers ...
Stone
$2,850
H 5.25 in W 5.25 in D 4 in
Wonderful French Faceted Cut Crystal Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Casket Jewelry Box
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French faceted cut crystal casket with engraved scroll bronze ormolu mountings with wreath draped keyhole. Measures: 5.25&quo...
Crystal, Bronze
$1,074Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.34 in W 0.99 in D 5.12 in
Antique Ladies Vanity Box, Italian, Olive Wood, Keepsake, Jewellery, Sorrento
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies vanity box. An Italian, olive wood keepsake or jewellery box, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Unusual form with a fascinating hidden lock mechanism Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Select olive wood stocks present fine grain interest Mellow caramel hues add to the appeal Presents as an appealing example of Sorrento ware...
Olive
$825
H 4.25 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Cut Crystal Bronze Baccarat Casket Jewelry Box
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Cut / Faceted Crystal & Bronze Jewelry Casket In The Style And Manner Of Baccarat Unfortunately The Back Lid Does Have A Chip In The Middle
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
$1,292
H 3.12 in W 7 in D 3.75 in
Rare Bronze Sculptural Casket / Box Panels with Historical Roman Empire Scenes
Located in Lisse, NL
Good quality antique box with Roman scenes on all four sides and on top. If you are a collector or enthousiast of anything to do with emperial Rome then this rare, meaningful and hi...
Bronze
Outstanding Large 19th Century Bronze & Porcelain Jewelry Casket Box
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Outstanding Large 19th Century Bronze & Porcelain Jewelry Casket Box Dimensions : 14" Tall X 16" Wide X 11" Deep This gorgeous Antique jewelry ...
Ormolu
Vintage Agate Box Circa 1950s
Located in Tampa, FL
A charming vintage agate box dating to the 1950s and of English or French origin. This piece is beautifully crafted, showcasing the natural banding and translucence of agate with ric...
Agate
Renaissance Revival Damacened and Bronze Casket
Located in Essex, MA
With a domed hinged lid and bail handle over a conforming case decorated overall with figures in Renaissance dress. Bun feet. Provenance; David and P...
Bronze
$2,300
H 4.7 in W 7.4 in D 4.3 in
Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany
Located in North Miami, FL
1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
Antique Large Crystal Box or Casket with Footed Bronze Mounting
Located in Toronto, ON
This antique large crystal and bronze box makes a statement in any space. A very contemporary design for the early 1900s production, this piece transitions from modern to Classic int...
Crystal, Bronze
$1,850
H 6 in W 3.75 in D 3.5 in
Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Cut Crystal Bronze Baccarat Casket Jewelry Box
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Cut Crystal & Bronze Jewelry Casket / Box With Decorative Key In The Style And Manner Of Baccarat
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
$3,500
H 7 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique Spanish Gilt Bronze / Silvered Casket Box Lined Interior Decorative Box
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An elegant antique decorative casket box, made in Spain in the early 20th century and finely executed in gilt bronze & silvered with lined interior. This richly detailed box refl...
Metal, Bronze
$1,048Sale Price|30% Off
H 0.55 in W 2.68 in D 1.02 in
GEORGE ADAM SCHEID 1905 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Naveta Pill Box
Located in Miami, FL
An enameled pill-box for George Adam Scheid (1837-1921). A very fine antique pill box created in Vienna, Austria, at the silversmith atelier of Geo...
Gold, Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 4.73 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in
Antique Figured Coromandel Jewellery Casket by Toulmin & Gale 19th Century
By Toulmin & Gale
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique brass bound Victorian Gothic Revival coromandel jewellery casket by the internationally renowned retailer Toulmin & Gale, London, circa 1860 in date. T...
Brass
Sold
H 13 in W 12 in D 7.25 in
Antique French Gothic Revival Medieval Gilt Bronze Dore Reliquary Jewelry Box
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French Gothic Revival/Medieval gilt bronze jewelry casket, with prorcelain panels, circa 1870. An identical jewelry casket sold on 1stdibs reference number LU155624346...
Bronze
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H 3.2 in W 6.6 in D 4.1 in
Stunning Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Jewelry Box with Church Window Panels
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique, superb workmanship, silvered bronze Gothic box with quatrefoils in church window-like panels. Over the years we have sold a number of rare and unique boxes, but never a G...
Bronze
Sold
H 5.32 in W 12.41 in D 8.67 in
Rare Antique French 19th Century Gothic Revival Neo-Gothic Jewelry Box Church
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & rare ! This French 19th century Gothic Revival Jewelry box in carved walnut. Amazing craftsmanship and richly decorated with Gothic style carvings on all sides. Each ...
Velvet, Walnut
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H 7.5 in W 12.2 in D 7.5 in
Rare Antique Collection of 4 Four Stunning Mid 1800s Folk Art / Tramp Art Boxes
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful designs and great condition set of tramp-art boxes. If you are a collector of tramp art or if you are looking for a unique way to decorate a part of your room then this ...
Brass, Bronze
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H 2.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
1900s Gothic Revival Embossed Copper & Inlaid Stones Wooden Box, Marked & Dated
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and all hand-crafted antique Gothic box. If you are looking for a stylish and truly decorative, antique box to grace your table, dresser or display cabinet then this...
Copper
Antique Bronze Gothic Revival Jewellery Box Casket, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent exceptional quality antique Gothic Revival religious ecclesiastical bronze casket / jewellery box, bearing the makers mark on the underside, AFC in a hexagon, for Adolph Frankau & Co, London, and circa 1880 in date. This stunning casket is rectangular in shape each side decorated with Gothic archways with scenes within. The hinged lid opening to reveal a superb interior which retains its charming original burgundy velvet fabric and is ready to store all your precious items. There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, which is sure to make it a treasured piece for any discerning collector. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 8 x width 30 x depth 10 Dimensions in inches: Height 3.1 x width 11.8 x depth 3.9 Adolph Frankau & Co 119/121 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4 In 1847, Adolph Frankau arrived in London and saw opportunities in the tabacco market. He created the company Adolph Frankau and Co and became an importer of meerschaum pipes...
Bronze
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H 2.95 in W 5.9 in D 3.9 in
Gothic Revival Bronze Jewelry Box with Biblical Scenes in Church Window Panels
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique and wonderfully designed bronze Gothic box with birth of Christ scenes and more. Over the years we have sold a number of rare and unique boxes, but never a Gothic Revival on...
Bronze
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H 9.5 in W 9.25 in D 5.4 in
Antique & Stylish Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze & Brass Church Relic or Jewelry Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully detailed, intricate and excellent condition, 19th century box. Over the years we have sold a number of rare and unique boxes, but never a Gothic Revival one as intricate...
Brass, Bronze
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H 5.4 in W 11.6 in D 4.25 in
Antique & Beautifully Hand Carved Mid-1800s Gothic Revival Tomb Shape Wooden Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare Gothic Revival box from France. If you are a collector of antique boxes or if you are looking for an extraordinary box to grace your vanity or dressing table the...
Brass
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H 5.9 in W 5.9 in D 4.14 in
Early 1900s Gothic Revival Embossed Copper & Inlaid Stones Wooden Box with Key
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and all hand-crafted antique Gothic box. If you are looking for a stylish and truly decorative box to grace your table or dresser then this Gothic-Revival-gem could be...
Copper
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H 6.7 in W 10 in D 6.1 in
Antique Handcrafted Late 1800s Embossed Leather and Brass Gothic Revival Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare Gothic Revival box from France. If you are a collector of antique boxes or if you are looking for an extraordinary jewelry box to grace your vanity or dressing table then this quality made specimen in the Gothic Style could be perfect. Gothic Revival boxes are very hard to find and we have never seen one with embossed-in-leather, Gothic elements onto the wooden 'body'. The hand-hammered brass framework with its stunning details makes this antique rarity even more artistic and impressive. The patina of both these beautifully decorated materials combined makes this practical size Gothic box extra desirable. The French Gothic lock...
Brass