Eastlake Furniture: A Designer’s Legacy
What are Eastlake furniture and what do they look like? Those who want Victorian furnishings without the over-the-top look should make themselves familiar with these kind of pieces.
Eastlake furniture was named after Charles Lock Eastlake, an architect and writer. He designed furniture which are described as having the Early English or Modern English Gothic style. It takes inspiration from medieval and the mild Renaissance eras. This is why the medieval tradition of not using glue to hold the piece together was practiced; its framework consisted of verticals and horizontals (such as posts and rails) together with mortise and tenon. The furnishings, which became popular between 1870 to 1890, are characterized by a rectangular kind of structure: it is simple, geometric and ornament-free. In terms of material, oak and cherry were the usual choices, and the wood grains were often highlighted. As for ornamental carving, those on Eastlake furniture are lightly incised instead of deeply carved.
Eastlake furniture came into existence as strong opposition against Victorian Era furniture, specifically the elaborate and excessive Rococo and Renaissance Revival styles. While it falls under the category of Victorian furniture itself, the pieces made by Eastlake were remarkably different from the lot. To begin with, Eastlake’s creations were devoid of carvings and other classical elements. In his 1868 book “Hints on Household Taste in Furniture, Upholstery and Other Details, ” Eastlake slammed the prevalence of curves in Victorian era furnishings, expressing his extreme dislike for shaping. As a response to the dominant style of that time, he illustrated his designs in the book, showing his readers a traditional rural style that is somewhere between Elizabethan and early Jacobean.
Those who prefer the simple and Gothic touch in Victorian furnishings should look for Eastlake furniture in online antique shops, where they are available.
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7pc Dining Table & Chairs Set Antique Oak Finish $1,714.95 You will receive a total of 1 table, 4 side chairs and 2 arm chairs. Table: 48″W x 48″-72″L x 30″H Side chairs: 41″H Arm chairs: 41″H Finish: Antique Oak Material: Wood 7pc Dining Table & Chairs Set Antique Oak Finish Table features one 24″ extension leaf. Assembly required…. |
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Antique Knobs and Pulls. 3 Eastlake Style Bail Pull in Antique-By-Hand Finish Antique knobs and pulls in a stamped brass Eastlake bail pull measuring 3″ on center with an Antique-By-Hand finish…. |
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Furniture Drawer Handles. 3 On Center Stamped Brass Eastlake Style Bail Pull Furniture drawer handles featuring a stamped brass bail pull with un-lacquered finish measuring 3″ on center…. |
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Dresser Pulls. 3 On Center Stamped Brass Eastlake Style Bail Pull in Antique-By-Hand Finish Dresser pulls in a stamped brass bail pull in Antique-By-Hand finish measuring 3″ on center…. |
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Window Locks. Solid Brass Eastlake Style Sash Lock Window locks with the design for this distinctive hook-style sash lock dates to the 1870s. The crisp Eastlake pattern is just as fresh and appealing today. Reproduced in solid, cast brass with a choice of finish…. |
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Vintage Window Hardware. Cast Iron Eastlake Style Sash Lock in Matte Black Vintage window hardware with the design for this distinctive hook-style sash lock dates to the 1870s. The crisp Eastlake pattern is just as fresh and appealing today. Reproduced in solid, cast iron with a black powder coated finish…. |
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Window Latches. Solid Brass Eastlake Style Sash Lock Window latches with the design for this distinctive hook-style sash lock dates to the 1870s. The crisp Eastlake pattern is just as fresh and appealing today. Reproduced in solid, cast brass with our living antique finish…. |
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Hints on Household Taste: The Classic Handbook of Victorian Interior Decoration (Dover Architecture) $7.35 Primary authority on what was proper, beautiful, efficient in all aspects of mid-19th-century interior design. Originally published in 1868. Over 100 illustrations…. |
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Art for the Nation: The Eastlakes and the Victorian Art World (National Gallery London) $30.00 As prominent members of the Victorian cultural and artistic world, Sir Charles and Lady Elizabeth Eastlake, along with their nephew Charles Locke Eastlake, enjoyed the friendship and support of influential figures including Prince Albert, Sir Thomas Lawrence, J. M. W. Turner, and Sir Robert Peel. This fascinating original biography brings the unique personality of each of the Eastlakes into sharp … |
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Hull Historical Molding Catalog $12.24 A visual resource that profiles the best and most popular designs from the golden age of American millwork, this collection showcases authentic moldings from the Victorian, Arts and Crafts, Period Revival, and Eclectic eras of style. Taking the guesswork out of selecting appropriate millwork for any home, this reference features more than 500 moldings and categorizes them by original date, maximi… |
