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. The style is characterized by such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving. The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Its 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 castle or cathedral that inspired it, a Gothic Revival chair makes 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 might make a statement that your home is indeed your castle.
Gothic Country Solid Oak Welsh Dresser This is a late Victorian piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Country Solid Oak Welsh Dresser This is a late Victorian piece it is constructed in solid Oak including the panelled back boards, the dresser top has a classic styled top with...
Oak
Early 19th Century Oak Green Man Dresser Base
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 19th Century Oak Green Man Dresser Base This is a superb and stunning piece, the dresser has 2 drawers and 2 cupboards with a shelved compartment at the centre known as a Dog ...
Oak
18th Century Carved Dresser with Geometric Carvings
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century Carved Dresser with Geometric Carvings This is a superb piece of Period Furniture, the top back is carved with geometric panels with plate grooves in the shelves The ...
Walnut
Oak Country Dresser Decorated with Geometric Mouldings
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oak Country Dresser Decorated with Geometric Mouldings This is a lovely early Victorian piece it is constructed in solid Oak including the panelled back boards, the dresser top has...
Oak
18th Century Carved Oak Dresser with Kings This is a handsome piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century Carved Oak Dresser with Kings This is a handsome piece with a wonderful patina, the carving is of very fine quality, the very top section is even older it dates from t...
Oak
Louis White Oak Dresser with 6 Drawers
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Louis XVI style 6 drawer dresser in a beautiful natural white oak finish. The elegant design of this Louis XVI nightstand features intricate detailing and craftsmanship that exudes l...
Oak
Country English Farmhouse Welsh Pine Dresser with Plate Rack
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental country English farmhouse Welsh dresser crafted from pine. The large cabinet is surmounted by an oversized plate rack having three shelves and topped with cornice molding....
Pine
Antique Painted Pine Dresser, Lancashire, Early 19Th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique English Sideboard/Buffet/Dresser, c. 1830s A hugely decorative dresser with a shaped back in its original crusty paint which has become thick in texture to great effect. Co...
Elm, Sycamore, Pine, Paint
19th Century English Pine Dresser Base
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pine dresser base from England. This fabulous piece has a thick two plank top, which follows down to a central single drawer over a single door, which opens to reveal s...
Pine
English 18th century carved oak dresser
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
English 18th century oak dresser circa 1720 We are pleased to offer this functional 300 year old piece of furniture making, still relevant for everyday use. 4 plank top surface wit...
Oak
18th Century English Oak Geometric Dresser Base
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-18th century oak dresser base from England. The top is made from richly grained boards with fabulous color. The top has a molded edge supporting it, which follows down to panel...
Brass
Small 18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser with Rack
Located in Lymington, GB
A small Welsh early-18th century oak sideboard, of good rich colour and patination. With three fielded, panelled and chamfered central working drawers, flanked by double fielded pan...
Oak
19th C English Pine Dresser Base
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1860 19thC English pine dresser base with sliding doors and original brass hardware Measures: W 183 x D 64 x H 106 cm.
Pine
19th Century French Three Drawer Dresser Base
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous example of a mid 19th Century French ash and cherrywood dresser base, server or console table. With original brass handles and from the Brittany region. Circa 1860.
Cherry
Welsh Oak Dresser
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular crown molding over a scalloped apron and three shelves. The conforming base with seven drawers with brass bail handles raised on turned legs with lower pot shelf. Block f...
Oak
Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Woodbury, CT
Welsh dresser in oak with three drawers, cabriole legs, scalloped apron and crown. Rack features two spice cabinets below double shelf storage flanking three thick shelves.
Oak
19th Century English Pine Dresser Base
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19th century English pine dresser base We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements. We have our own workshop, restorers and finishers. From ad...
Pine
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H 71 in W 51.5 in D 19 in
Antique American Furniture Gothic Carved Oak Vanity Desk Dressing Table & Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
American Furniture Company Gothic or Spanish Renaissance Revival vanity desk and mirror. Operating out of Batesville Indiana since 1899, they wo...
Brass
Large Walnut Open Bookcase, Carved with Lion Caryatid and Ancient Gods
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large walnut open bookcase, carved with lion Caryatid and ancient gods This is a large piece with superb quality carvings. At the bottom, the bookcase is supported at each side by...
Walnut
19th Century Carved Welsh Oak Sideboard, Dresser or Hall Cupboard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century carved welsh oak sideboard, dresser or hall cupboard This is a handsome piece with a wonderful patina, the carving is of very fine quality, the gargoyles carved on e...
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H 69 in W 67 in D 27 in
19th Century Carved Oak Mirror Back Dresser with Tree of Life, Green Man Carving
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is a superb and large piece but it is not too high, it has superb quality mythical beasts and green man carvings, on the sides as well as the fr...
Oak
18th Century, Carved Oak Dresser with Tree of Life Carvings
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is a superb and unusually large piece of Period Oak Furniture, the top section has central long shelves bordered by smaller shelves and small lockable cupboards The shelves all...
Oak