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.
A large Gothic Revival heavy brass jug with a simple angular form and handle.
Located in London, GB
A large Gothic Revival heavy brass jug with a simple angular form that feels well balanced in the hand.
Brass
Prattware. A Gothic Revival terracotta jug with gilded line decoration.
Located in London, GB
Prattware. A Gothic Revival terracotta jug with gilded line decoration. Circa 1880. Impressed mark F & R PRATT & CO. 24.
Terracotta
Jones & Willis Gothic Revival brass jug from the Church of St Barnabas of Darwen
Located in London, GB
Jones and Willis A large Gothic Revival heavy brass jug. Circa 1870. with a later inscription: For the glory of God, and the use of the church of St B...
Brass
Water jug
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Fluted silver water jug
Silver
Pitcher with Brass Handle by Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
A glass pitcher with leather sleeve and brass handle by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, 1950s. The leather sleeve settles at the top third of the glass and is of a beautifully aged light ta...
Brass
$654
H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 5.91 in
Italian Bucchero ceramic jug from the 1990s, “Gubbio” model with a neck
By Gio Ponti
Located in Taranto, IT
A swan-necked jug in black bucchero ceramic designed by Gio Ponti, produced by Costantino for the 1997 Neoponti collection, Italy. The neck rises in a long flattened curve from a low...
Ceramic
$1,700Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.5 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in
Spanish Green Terracotta Handled Jug Vase / Pitcher / Vessel, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Iberian style handled jug vase, jar or vessel in green unglazed terracotta. Spain, 1940s Catalan unglazed vase in green terracotta. Elegant piece, beautiful from all sides a...
Earthenware, Terracotta, Ceramic
$2,683
H 12.49 in W 7.41 in D 6.7 in
WMF Art Nouveau Claret Jug Decanter with Mermaid Handle, Germany, c. 1901
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
A beautiful quality art nouveau decanter made by WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) in Germany in c. 1901. The silver plated mount features a mermaid as a handle, outstretche...
Silver Plate
$425
H 14.18 in W 9.06 in D 8.67 in L 14.18 in
French Terracotta Glazed Polychrome Jug or Pitcher, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
The piece is distinguished by its polychrome decoration with marbled and dripped effects, blending shades of cream, ochre, brown, and green on a light yellow background. The glossy g...
Terracotta
$550
H 8.75 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
English Staffordshire Apostle Jug with 8 Saints in Gothic Arches Circa 1842
Located in Highwood, IL
Absolutely stunning Antique English Staffordshire Whiteware Apostle Jug. Highly decorated with amazing detail, this Jug has phenomenal personality. The design was registered March 17, 1842 by Charles...
Pottery
$750
H 8.5 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in
English Pearlware Large Blue and White Jug with Folk Flowers and Drapery Swag
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Pearlware Large Blue and White Jug with Folk Flowers and Drapery Swag Circa 1820–1830 This large English pearlware jug is hand-painted in underg...
Pearlware
Stoneware Jug, Pitcher, beautiful Patina, from France circa 1960, brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in France in the 1960s.
Stoneware
$402
H 9.06 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Gerard Lafitte Oak and Brass Barrel Form Pitcher Wooden Jug France 1933
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Superb 1933, Brass banded, oak barrels. This beautiful wine or cider jugs were created by Gérard Lafitte, selected as Meilleur Ouvrier de France (one of the best workers in France)...
Copper
Minton Majolica Cream Jug with Snail Handle
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica creamer which features a blossoming branch, snail shell on handle and feet. Cobalt blue ground version. Colouration: cobalt blue, gree...
Majolica
$467Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.75 in W 6.75 in D 5.5 in
Mason's Ironstone Jug, Hexagonal Pitcher with Serpent Handle, 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative fairly large & well hand painted, Jug or Pitcher made by Mason's Ironstone pottery, circa 1830. It has a rare shape and pattern. A jug of the same...
Ironstone
$4,782
H 8.47 in W 7.68 in D 5.12 in
Silver reproduction of a jug found during the excavation of Pompeii, London 1914
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1914 by Skinner & Co., this striking, Antique Sterling Silver Water jug, is a reproduction of an antique jug found during excavations in Pompeii, and is f...
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Pitcher Jug by St. Louis Crystal France
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage large handblown glass pitcher with handle. Designed by St. Louis Crystal France, late 1950s. Original condition.
Glass
$677
H 12.09 in W 6.7 in D 4.81 in
Vintage Murano Glass Jug Vase with Bold Color Accents and Unique Handle Design
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage Murano glass jug exemplifies Italian artistry with its distinctive bold-colored accents in yellow and blue hues, encased within clear glass. The piece features elongated...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Sold
H 6.36 in W 5.57 in D 4.06 in
Rare Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher Gothic Arched Panels Hand Painted
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare jug or pitcher with Gothic style arched panels and hand painted gilded pattern made by Mason's ironstone pottery, circa 1835. This jug has...
Ironstone
Sold
H 1.19 in W 15.36 in D 16.74 in
Antique 19th Century German Solid Silver Drinking Set on a Tray, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century German solid silver mounted large and exceptional drinking set on a tray, comprising of a large claret jug, six goblets and an exceptional burr walnut hexagonal tray...
Silver