Victorian Antique Furniture
Victorian antique furniture includes an exclusive range of tables and chairs and other types of furniture, which were crafted and used back in the Victorian Period (1837 – 1901). This era was considered one of the most prosperous eras of Britain, with vast improvements in many fields such as industries and education. The number of middle class homes rose, causing a large increase in architectural improvements, such as houses and furniture.
Victorian antique furniture was based on previous eras such as the Tudor and Elizabeth Periods, William and Mary and Queen Anne Periods and the Georgian and Regency Period, although Victorian antique furniture is heavier in design. Victorian antique furniture was made from quality materials, and was often considered as works of art with their floral designs, beautiful mouldings and engraved finishes.
The furniture used in the Victorian age was typically made of wood, some were made with iron, and the rest were made with a mixture of both. The main woods used were mahogany, rosewood, oak and satinwood. Chairs and sofas are made from wood and different types of cloth, the latter of which include brocades, velvets and tapestries with different patterns and colours. Iron was mostly used in Victorian bedroom furniture for support. Victorian furniture was more curved, shiny and upholstery was a main factor in design. Turned knobs, scrolled backs and usually plain moldings with a small amount of carved decoration was used.
Early Victorian furniture was mainly constructed by hand, but towards the latter end of the period, machines were used more regularly on carved decoration. The well known cabinet designers – Holland and Sons, Gillows and others used excellent materials to produce furniture of the highest quality.
Victorian antique furniture is considered an epitome of luxury and was used widely to enhance Victorian dressing. Ultimately, furniture from this era is some of the finest ever produced. Nowadays, Victorian antique furniture is not just limited to the confines of a museum or for decorating an expensive hotel, but is very well suited for a living room, study room or bed room of any household that will respect their furniture. Victorian antique furniture is very much in demand and fashion, and adds class and elegance to any home.
There are so many different kinds of Victorian antique furniture – cabinets, bedroom sets, bookcases, beds, dressers, chest, sofa type tables, round dining tables and kidney desks to name a few.
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Oak Victorian Dresser with Oval / Beveled Mirror Serpentine Drawers
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Coaster Dining Chairs with Double Press Back Oak Finish, Set of 2 $279.99 Solid Oak Back Side Chair (1 Pair) by Coaster Furniture Dimensions:5275AN Side Chair: (16-1/2l x 20-3/4d x 42h) Some assembly may be required. Please see product details…. |
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Set of 2 Dining Side Chair in Antique Oak Finish $299.99 Dining side chair in antique oak finish features great crafted details. Shaped back and cushion seat for more comfortable feel. Provides functionality and durability for years to come. Dimension: 17″W X 20″D X 36″H. Matching Table is also available and sold seperately…. |
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Set of 2 Victorian Press Back Dining Side Chairs This beautiful Victorian style side chair will be a lovely complement to your dining room decor. The traditional oak chair will fit nicely into a casual or formal dining room setting, with a splat back featuring an intricate pressed design and turned supportive spindles. Turned legs complete this chair, in a warm medium oak that will blend with your decor. Dimension: Width: 16.5″ x Depth: 20.75″… |
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Mayfair 44OR-000 Classic Molded Wood Round Toilet Seat, White with Oil-Rubbed Bronze Hinges $20.80 Premium beveled edge molded wood toilet seat with oil rubbed bronze hinge has durable multicoat enamel finish and nontarnish stylish metal hinges for a secure, no wobble fit. Fits all round toilet bowls. Shrink packed. White…. |
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Kingston Brass KB972B Victorian Widespread Lavatory Faucet with Oak and Porcelain Handle, Polished Brass (Not CA/VT Compliant) $139.49 Kingston Brass KB972B Victorian Widespread Bathroom Faucet, 8″ – 16″ Spread, Polished Brass Two Handle Deck Mount, 3 Hole Sink Application, 8″ to 16″ Widespread, 3 hole 8″ to 16″ center spread installation, Fabricated from solid brass material for durability and reliability, Premium color finish resist tarnishing and corrosion, 1/4 turn On/Off water control mechanism, 1/2″ IPS male threaded inlets… |
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Granite Kitchen Bar Counter Support Corbel $60.00 Hand-carved solid mahogany corbel 13″ high, 8″ deep and 3.5″ wide. Ideal for shelves, under kitchen counters, etc. Also great for supporting drapery rods! Made of 1.5″ thick pieces of honduras type mahogany glued together. These are unfinished, sanded, so they are ready for staining with any medium to dark stain such as Pecan, American Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Red Mahogany, etc, etc . Minwax has a vas… |
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6 x 4 (15cm x 10cm) Art Greetings Card The Headcorn Oak Kent 1865 $3.99 Brand new item ready for rapid despatch… |
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Crosley CR92 Country Wall Phone II – Oak $67.00 Hello! Old time charm in a modern phone! It looks like you’d be on the “party line,” phone number BR-549! But it’s actually a contemporary, clear Phone, now complete with speakerphone function! Authentically styled, handcrafted cabinet with rich oak finish; Push-button dialing with rotary look, select pulse or tone; Receiver and ringer volume control; Hinged storage compartment; Redial Hold / mute… |
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Grace Digital Victoria Tunewriter III 7 in 1 Stereo Entertainment Center GDI-TW3USBk (Oak) $145.44 - Record to your Computer (PC /Mac) from all Audio Sources via USB connection- Record to Cassette Tape from Vinyl Records Cd’s & AUX-IN Audio Sources- Full-sized 3-Speed (33 45 78rpm) Turntable- Play & record from Vinyl Records to Computer via USB- Automatic Tone Arm Return at end of album play- Full-function Front Loading Cassette Player- Play & record from Cassette Tape to Computer via USB- Reco… |
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French Provincial Buffet TV Stand This beautiful solid wood reproduction of a traditional French Provincial Buffet is made of tropical hardwood finished to look like oak. It is ideal in the dining room, in a hallway, or in a sitting room or bedroom to support a large Plasma or LCD TV. It measures 39″ high, 87″ wide and 22″ deep. It is made by the same supplier who has been making chairs and other fine mahogany furniture for me … |
