Victorian 1840 to 1910 the victorian period named after england s queen victoria served as a very sharp contrast to the shaker period.
Late victorian furniture styles.
Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the victorian era victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a grand excess of ornament.
The wood was unvarnished and usually without veneer and the whole appearance was one of simplicity and usefulness.
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.
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However not every piece of furniture can be dated or definitely identified so the generic term victorian will apply to those pieces.
Named after queen victoria this was the furniture style of the english victorian period.
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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.
Victorian furniture is popular today probably due to it s accessibility more than the aesthetics.
The victorian era is known for its interpretation and eclectic revival of historic styles mixed with the introduction of middle east and asian influences in furniture fittings and interior decoration.
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The victorian period overlapped the industrial revolution making it the first style of furniture to be manufactured.
Aesthetic style armchair 1868.
Created during the industrial revolution victorian furniture was the first style to be manufactured.
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The victorian period as it relates to furniture styles can be divided into several distinct styles.
The upholstery of this period matched the ornate stylings of the wood with needlepoint and tapestry adorning many of the most intricate pieces.
Art furniture of the late victorian era designed by eastlake and others was solidly built well constructed and had few decorative effects for their own sake.