Victorian Period Style Furniture
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Victorian period style furniture. Style was eclectic and some would say cluttered. Victorian furniture is characterized by a romantic influence heavy proportions dark finish and elaborate ornamentation. Created during the industrial revolution victorian furniture was the first style to be manufactured. The upholstery of this period matched the ornate stylings of the wood with needlepoint and tapestry adorning many of the most intricate pieces.
The art nouveau influence of natural motifs was apparent but in a less stylized manner. It is adorned with ovals arches applied medallions wreaths garlands urns and other victorian flourishes. Victorian period furniture was ornate in design and hugely overstuffed. 6 or 12 month special financing available.
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 1840 to 1910 the victorian period named after england s queen victoria served as a very sharp contrast to the shaker period. Get 5 in rewards with club o. You will find the world s finest victorian and french furniture reproductions for your living dining bedroom and more.
Chaise lounge french provincial gold and white 2 299 00. Named after queen victoria this was the furniture style of the english victorian period. The victorian period overlapped the industrial revolution making it the first style of furniture to be manufactured. As the period aged more ornamentation became present on the finished furniture styles.
Furniture history changed forever through the victorian period. 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. One period of the victorian era that flies away with straight lines is louis xvi. Free shipping on everything at overstock your online furniture store.
The antique reproduction shop has one of the largest ranges of antique reproduction furniture available. 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. However this furniture style is not austere. When it comes to beauty and elegance the victorian era remains a constant presence in the world of home furnishings.