Victorian Furniture Styles
Victorian furniture history and styles.
Victorian furniture styles. The victorian period in furniture dates from approximately 1830 1890. Bedroom dressing tables picture a dressing table with rich lace hangings interlined with rose silk a combination which would impart an exquisite glow to the complexion and a mirror so perfect that it reflected each image as clearly as. Created during the industrial revolution victorian furniture was the first style to be manufactured. Victorian furniture is characterized by a romantic influence heavy proportions dark finish and elaborate ornamentation.
The reign of queen victoria 1837 1901 and her love of the ornate greatly affected. Along with egypt empire furniture plundered styles monopodium tables klismos chairs and motifs lyres caryatids from ancient greece and rome while the empire period lasted throughout much of the first half of the 19th century the term greek revival also known as classicism often refers more specifically towards the end of this period when the. The victorian period as it relates to furniture styles can be divided into several distinct styles. Free shipping on everything at overstock your online furniture store.
For quite some time victorian furniture was perennially popular with decorators and collectors alike especially accent pieces such as tables side chairs and decorative accessories interest has cooled some as decorating interests have turned to midcentury modern and other styles. Furniture made during queen victoria s reign from 1837 to 1901 drew heavily from gothic rococo and louis xv furniture with dark finishes or gilding embellishments and heavy proportions. After years of proven excellence in customer service in the furniture industry. Get 5 in rewards with club o.
There was plenty of furniture made due to the change in history of methods of manufacture the machine had taken over and was able to produce mass amounts of victorian furniture to satisfy the vast demand by the middle class people that desired it. Victoria and albert museum london. We are experts with fabric coordination and finish selection and guarantee you will be satisfied with how our products will enhance your home. However not every piece of furniture can be dated or definitely identified so the generic term victorian will apply to those pieces.
The victorian period overlapped the industrial revolution making it the first style of furniture to be manufactured. Named after queen victoria this was the furniture style of the english victorian period. 6 or 12 month special financing available.