Victorian Era Furniture
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Victorian era furniture. Renowned for the graceful curves and rich tones victorian furniture offers a sense of regal beauty capable of elevating the atmosphere of any room. Victorian furniture is popular today probably due to it s accessibility more than the aesthetics. 6 or 12 month special financing available.
Victorian was the first furniture style to be mass produced. Antique victorian furniture refers to pieces made during the reign of queen victoria 1837 1901 and includes both mass produced pieces and those handcrafted in small shops by designers such as herter brothers allen and brother merklen brothers john henry belter alexander roux and r j. 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.
Wood most of the pieces of victorian furniture were made of walnut rosewood or mahogany. 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. The designs were able to provide balance and character to the decorations of the piece.
The victorian period overlapped the industrial revolution making it the first style of furniture to be manufactured. Browse our growing collection of victorian style furniture and show off your sophisticated side. Although some designers like george hunzinger put labels or stamps on all their furniture.
Also featuring pictures of regency era furniture and window treatments from the early 19th century. Antique dining room furniture includes tables antique chairs and victorian sideboards. With deep rich hues and a healthy sturdiness victorian furniture is a traditional style of furniture that can quickly elevate the elegance of any room.
Free shipping on everything at overstock your online furniture store. The furniture of the victorian era was characterized by large sideboards heavy pedestals and pieces in bulkier proportions.