Victorian furniture – a range of furniture that will lighten your room
Genuine Victorian furniture tended to be large, often of dark wood and it would completely dominate the room it was in. Now with the Victorian style furniture you have the option of all of the good points, well built, ornate and beautifully made with the plus light bright finishes.
Victorian furniture is any furniture made during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). There were many different styles of Victorian furniture and much of it very different. There was Gothic revival furniture, Rococo Revival furniture, Renaissance Revival furniture and Eastlake and Aesthetic movement, which was in the later years of Victoria’s reign. Many of the styles of Victorian furniture used dark woods such as mahogany and walnut, which made the pieces, seem very large and foreboding. Today however we can have the style of Victorian furniture in a light ivory finish that makes the pieces friendlier in our modern rooms.
The modern versions of Victorian furniture are designed to reflect all of the grandeur of the Victorian era but without the darkness and room dominant qualities. The range of modern style Victorian furniture would fit in any room, but looks especially good in bedrooms. The styles reflect the good pieces of Victorian furniture but they often have an ivory painted finish, which makes rooms seem lighter and even large pieces less in your face! When you choose your Victorian furniture, what you will be getting is lots of storage space with good looks.
Victorian furniture won’t fit in all homes and its styles won’t suit all tastes. However, those of us who like the shapes and forms of Victorian furniture will have it in our homes and to great effect. It’s nice to have something that reflects a historical period in our homes to create a certain look and feel. The carved wood of Victorian furniture can have gothic overtones with arched finishes, or it can be plainer and simpler reflecting the later period of Victoria’s reign. Whatever you want for your room, there will be Victorian furniture to suit you.
Today’s modern painting techniques give modern style Victorian furniture a far lighter look, that not only minimises the size of the pieces but the often satin finish will reflect light into the room itself. The ivory finish Victorian furniture can be used to fill a room and will look stunning, but even a few key pieces with the ivory finish can transform a room into a brighter, lighter space. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that because some furniture has a painted finish the wood used will be inferior. The same quality solid wood will be used in the construction, which gives stability and durability.
Modern Victorian furniture is still built to last and give years and years of use and beauty. If you have the room for more than a few pieces then you can give your home that historic feel. Don’t be afraid to mix and match your Victorian furniture with modern pieces as they can sit very well together. Plain pine goes very well with painted Victorian furniture and a few pieces of each in say a bedroom can create a beautiful effect with the added benefit of being able to buy pieces one at a time to add lightness and brightness to any room.
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