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Victorian era furniture materials.
In terms of moral sensibilities and political reforms this period began.
Victorian 1840 to 1910 the victorian period named after england s queen victoria served as a very sharp contrast to the shaker period.
One period of the victorian era that flies away with straight lines is louis xvi.
However this furniture style is not austere.
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The victorian period overlapped the industrial revolution making it the first style of furniture to be manufactured.
It is adorned with ovals arches applied medallions wreaths garlands urns and other victorian flourishes.
Victorian furniture is formal elaborate and opulent.
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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 victorian era lasted from 1837 to 1901 and cabinetmakers relied upon an evolving mix of wood finishing treatments during that time.
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In the history of the united kingdom the victorian era was the period of queen victoria s reign from 20 june 1837 until her death on 22 january 1901.
Victorian furniture is so termed as this was mainly designed during the reign of queen victoria of the british empire a period which began in 1837 and ended in 1901.
The upholstery of this period matched the ornate stylings of the wood with needlepoint and tapestry adorning many of the most intricate pieces.
As the period aged more ornamentation became present on the finished furniture styles.
Most of these fell out of favor when varnish manufacturers.
Victorian furniture is popular today probably due to it s accessibility more than the aesthetics.
Victorian architecture originated in england and still largely defines the architecture of its cities and towns.
But several styles of victorian era architecture also spread internationally to places like north america australia and new zealand where various countries and regions adapted it to fit local tastes lifestyles and building materials.