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 Solid Oak Sideboard / Sidetable / 1930s Small 2-Door Credenza
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and practical size, hand carved Gothic oak sideboard with figural supports, Netherlands, Early 20th Century Rich in character and beautifully detailed, this carved oak sid...
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$2,091Sale Price|20% Off
French Chestnut & Wrought Iron Buffet Neogothic Style Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chestnut sideboard buffet in the neogothic style. Turned legs gothic and geometrical motifs. One drawer and two doors, wrought iron handles and locksmith. Good antique conditi...
Chestnut
$2,586Sale Price|20% Off
French Vintage Oak & Wrought Iron Buffet Neogothic Style Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French oak sideboard buffet in the neogothic style. From South of France with colunms in the Dudouyt style and geometrical motifs. Goes very well with Spanish style décor...
Oak
$2,725Sale Price|20% Off
French Vintage Oak & Wrought Iron Buffet Neogothic Style Basque Cross Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French oak sideboard buffet in the neogothic style. From South of France Basque country (area near Spain). Goes very well with Spanish style déc...
Oak
Spanish Oak Cabinet Deux Corps Buffet Gothic Revival, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Buffet deux corps Spanish cabinet, circa 1890 Gothic Revival, solid oak Nice patina Good antique condition Shipping: 150/98/94 105 Kg
Oak
$2,784Sale Price|19% Off
French Oak & Wrought Iron Buffet Neogothic St Tree of Life Theme Early 20th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French oak sideboard buffet in the neogothic style. Adolphe de Beyne was a cabinetmaker from the North of France. After the Word War I he ...
Wrought Iron
French Huge Oak & Bronze Buffet Neogothic Style Acanthus Leaves circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French oak sideboard buffet in the neogothic and Art Nouveau style This furniture was made in the early 20th century. It was carved with ac...
Bronze
French Designer, Side Table, Oak, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained oak side table or guéridon designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5"H x 19.75"W x 19.75"D All items...
Oak
Light Oak Buffet, France, 1950s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing an alluring low sideboard, meticulously crafted from bleached oak and graced with plinth legs, embodying the distinct design essence of the 1950s. This sideboard harmonio...
Oak
Provincial Buffet in Stripped Oak, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Provincial Buffet in Stripped Oak, France, Late 19th Century Channeling the softened contours of provincial Louis XV ornament An ode to rustic refinement, this late 19th-century Fre...
Oak
Nordiska Kompaniet, Side Tables, Oak, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak side tables produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1930s. Mild tabletop surface wear from normal use; one has darker imperfections. Overall Dimensions (inches): 3...
Oak
19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French Boulle serpentine fronted credenza, having shaped glazed doors to either end with shelves within. The central door with classical scrolling fo...
Brass
$3,500
H 29.5 in Dm 14.75 in
Austrian Gothic Revival Patinated Bronze Plant Stand / Side Table by Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
Antique (19th century) tripod patinated bronze plant stand or side table in the Gothic Revival style with circular top depicting an Austrian double-headed eagle in shield in center, ...
Bronze
$5,366
H 51.97 in W 32.49 in D 20.87 in
Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Beautiful early 20th-century Spanish hand-carved oak cabinet, crafted around 1900–1920 in a Renaissance style. The façade features richly carved geometric panels with floral motifs i...
Hardwood, Oak
French Designer, Side Table, Oak, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak side table designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.75"H x 20.625"W x 20.625"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Oak
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Henry II Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
French Perfection!! A most impressive Renaissance Revival Henry II style well carved solid walnut sideboard server from the second half of the 19th century, finished in later chic distressed dusty blue painted finish with light airy hues of chalky gray. Born in France, circa 1870, this piece is wonderfully hand carved and crafted with wonderful attention to detail. It features a rectangular wooden top over an ornate frieze with foliate carvings and decorative ornamentation, large dovetailed drawer in the center, flanked by a pair of smaller drawers, all affixed with original patinated brass pulls, rising over the open shelf base with classical arched fluted columns, paneled back, above stepped molded skirt, resting on bun feet. It's a most impressive piece with the commanding presence 16th century Henri II furniture is known for, including handsome masculine lines and strong architectural form, combined with a relaxed shabby chic farmhouse refinement, beautifully aged warmth, and unfussy elegant sophistication. Dimensions: (approx) 36" high, 44" wide, 23" deep Versatile. Having the ideal smaller size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a dining room sideboard or breakfast...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Oak Buffet Cabinet
Located in Fullerton, CA
A beautiful vintage wood cabinet from France and made in the late 19th century. This antique cabinet is classically simple, but also features intricate and detailed carved embellishm...
Wood
Gothic Revival Oak Side Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Gothic Revival carved oak table with rectangular shaped top featuring gadroon edge. Single fitted drawer. Table stands on barley twist turned legs with barley twist center stretch...
Oak
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
H 25.88 in W 39.38 in D 18.38 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Buffet Sideboard by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern buffet sideboard cabinet in teak designed by Borge Mogensen circa 1960's. This unique piece is accented with signature sculpted handles and brass hardware providin...
Brass
Antique Gothic Revival Tiger Oak Green Man Cabinet c. 1910
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Gothic Revival Tiger Oak Green Man Cabinet, dating to circa 1910, showcases the distinctive design elements of the Gothic Revival moveme...
Oak
Antique Rustic Gothic Console ~ Raised Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Gothic Console ~ Raised Cabinet recalls a style that dates back over a thousand years! A solid plank top is edged with an angled bevel with a tier of molding connecti...
Steel
Oak Gothic Revival Credenza, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Gothic Revival credenza. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Solid oak with original hand-carved decorative panels. Original wrought iron handles and hinges. The ...
Wrought Iron
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H 44.89 in W 63 in D 19.3 in
Spanish Renaissance St. Oak & Wrought Iron Dessert Three Deer Coat of Arm c 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Oak and iron dessert or little buffet in the Spanish Renaissance style This furniture was made in the 1960's and totally hand-carved. On the upper part the central panel represents a...
Iron
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H 75.6 in W 82.68 in D 22.45 in
Spanish Huge Oak & Wrought Iron Buffet Three Deer Coat of Arm circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Spanish Renaissance style oak sideboard buffet. This furniture was made in the 1960's and totally hand-carved. On the upper part the central panel represents a coat of arms with thr...
Iron
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H 36.23 in W 80.32 in D 22.05 in
Painted Black Oak Belgian Server Buffet or Credenza, Gothic Revival, 1920
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful Gothic server buffet or credenza was made in Belgium in the early 20st century. It is a well-made piece that shows great craftsmanship. Th...
Oak
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H 30.52 in W 33.47 in D 17.92 in
French Antique Gothic Revival Cabinet / Small Credenza 1920 Knights Carved Oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & practical ! This Antique French Gothic Revival Cabinet / Small credenza from the 1920s. Made out of hand carved European oak , with marvelous gothic details such as Knig...
Metal
Neo-Gothic Style Carved Oak Credenza
Located in Beaune, FR
Richly carved and openwork oak credenza in Neo-Gothic style. French work of the 19th century, very good quality and good condition.
Oak
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H 33.6 in W 34 in D 19.1 in
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Oak Cabinet / Small Credenza with Knight Sculptures
By N.V. Wed. Oosten & Zoon
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous and practical Gothic Revival cabinet with Medieval knight sculptures and great patina. This rare, Dutch workmanship Gothic dry bar truly is in excellent condition. This be...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Oak Gothic Revival Credenza or Sideboard, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival small credenza or sideboard. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Solid oak with hand-carved details. In very good condition with a beautiful patina.
Oak
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H 65.36 in W 60.24 in D 16.54 in
Amazing Gothic Revival High Credenza with Hand Carved Church Windows Early 1900s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Gothic Revival solid oak high credenza, made in the early 1900s. A beautifully deeply carved tiger oak high sideboard from the early 20th century. This credenza is showing beautiful craftsmanship and it is made using even older materials. The 11 church window panels are actually older. So are the back and the top of the cabinet, they are made from older, tapering tiger oak boards. It is a very good sized credenza with an 'haute epoque' style that will bring a great atmosphere to the room. The cabinet is made up from two layers, with two drawers and four doors that open and and shut perfectly and come with good working lock and key. The attractive warm, dark brown, Tudor oak...
Oak
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H 27.6 in W 51 in D 11.8 in
Gothic Revival Solid Oak Sideboard / Sidetable / 1930s Small 4-Door Credenza
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and practical size, hand carved Gothic cabinet. This antique Gothic Revival cabinet can be placed tight on your wall and thanks to its...
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