Victorian Furniture technically begins with the Coronation of Queen Victoria in 1837 and runs through until her death in 1901. At the start Victorian Furniture very much copied the austere Georgian style which proceeded it, but as the years went on pieces became far more ornate. This was often due to the increase in mechanisation and new techniques such as machine cutting and machine carving. Well figured Mahogany with a deep French Polish finish was the preferred material for quality items, although other timbers such as Satinwood, Rosewood, Oak and Walnut were also found. These items were usually decorated with deep sweeping carvings and mouldings as well as inlays. It was a period trying to embrace everything new and exotic from around the burgeoning English Empire and it did so proudly.
While the number of furniture makers increased substantially during the Victorian Era a few managed to distinguish themselves above the rest. These included Gillows of Lancaster, Waring of Liverpool, Miles & Edwards of London and Howard & Sons of London. By the end of the Century leading Department Stores such as Liberty & Co and Heals were also producing their own quality furniture. Because variety was very much in vogue at the time there is not just one simple Victorian Style but many. Whether you are looking for an antique Victorian Cabinet or a set of 19th Century chairs, you can be confident that you are buying pieces that were very well crafted as well as perfectly designed for practical use. People also love Victorian wardrobes and chests of drawers for their deep drawers and spacious interiors.
At LoveAntiques we have an unrivalled selection of genuine Antique Victorian Furniture for sale as well as Vintage pieces celebrating the same look.
£ 1,485
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Writing Table / Side Table in Mahogany
£ 385
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Pedestal Desk in Oak
£ 465
London City Antiques
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Side Cabinet
£ 1,885
Hawkins Antiques
Stunning Victorian Burr Walnut Side Cabinet / Credenza
£ 2,850
Church Street Antiques
Victorian Sycamore Partners Desk
£ 4,800
London City Antiques
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Oval Burr Walnut Dining Table
£ 1,695
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Oval Burr Walnut Dining Table
£ 1,695
London City Antiques
Beresford Antiques Ltd
Arts & Crafts Burr Walnut Three Height Chest of Drawers by Miller & Co Leeds
£ 395
Arts & Crafts Burr Walnut Three Height Chest of Drawers by Miller & Co Leeds
£ 395
Beresford Antiques Ltd
£ 1,795
London City Antiques
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Credenza Sideboard by Edwards & Roberts of London
£ 8,850
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Credenza Sideboard by Edwards & Roberts of London
£ 8,850
London City Antiques
£ 165
London City Antiques
Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Throne Chair
£ 1,085
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Bedroom Chair / Hall Chair in Oak
£ 195
Mersham Manor Antiques
Early Victorian Manhogany & Leather Desk Chair
£ 595
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Armchair in Mahogany
£ 585
London City Antiques
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Set of Six Walnut Dining Chairs
£ 3,150
£ 725
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Armchair in Mahogany
£ 385
London City Antiques
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Shaped Centre Table
£ 1,685
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Nursing Chair in Mahogany
£ 265
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Display Cabinet in Mahogany
£ 325
Georgian Antiques
Rare Pair of Early Victorian Rosewood Wine or Occasional Tables
£ 2,650
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Pedestal Desk in Oak
£ 550
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Chaise Lounge in Mahogany
£ 885
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
£ 440
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Unusual Mahogany Desk of Small Proportion
£ 625
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Armchair in Oak
£ 395
Antiques & Chic
Victorian Double Sided Mahogany Partners Desk with Green Top
£ 895
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Marble Top Washstand
£ 250
£ 2,895
Pinefinders Old Pine Furniture Warehouse
Decorative Victorian Pine Desk
£ 320
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Heavily Carved Corner Cabinet in Oak
£ 395
Hingstons Antiques
Antique Oak Cottage Dresser Base
£ 1,485
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Mirror Back Sideboard in Oak
£ 385
London City Antiques
Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport
£ 1,885
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Armchair in Mahogany
£ 495
London City Antiques
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Oval Rosewood Centre Table
£ 2,385
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Pedestal Desk of Fine Quality in Mahogany
£ 1,250
Millers Antiques
19th Century Ladies Armchair Copes Castors
£ 950
London City Antiques
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Free Standing Kneehole Desk
£ 2,650
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