This furniture style is named after the English Queen Victoria who reigned from 1837-1901.
Victorian styled furniture has a strong Rococo and Louis XV influence. Exaggerated curves, lush upholstery and decorative carvings are featured.
A Victorian room traditionally has an abundant and cluttered look, characterised by a slightly stronger feel than French, with heavier proportions.
It is still shaped, curved and elegant in design, but created to suite a thicker room with heavy cornice and skirting and bolder, more substantial ceiling roses.
Chairs are in two sizes, the Gentleman’s chair being bigger to accommodate a larger body frame and, of course, a smaller ladies chair.
Elegant leather with diamond buttoning is used to accentuate the Gentleman’s chair while plush, colourful fabrics are preferred by the ladies.
I think the English liked the look of French furniture but desired a stronger, more dominating and superior feel for their own style.
English rooms were smaller and the colder. To accommodate for English climate rooms were decorated more closely together to give the impression of a warmer atmosphere.
Fluted legs and corbels decorating pieces toned back the room features.
A lot of strong curves were used and turned legs often started with a heavy, balled feature at the top. Heavy timber rails were used and often, roll front drawers were a feature.
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