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What is Victorian furniture style?
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Victorian furniture often features dark woods with ornate carvings, heavy luxurious fabrics and often features natural images. Painted and gilded accents add to the luxe feel. From 1830 to 1890, during the reign of Queen Victoria, this very ornate style was popular with a great mix of other styles. Shop a collection of Victorian furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Decorative English Victorian Chair, Velvet & Wood, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Imagine a cozy yet elegant chair from the late 1800s, reminiscent of the Victorian era. This chair
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian faux bamboo maple rocking chair with red velvet paneled back and seat.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple, Velvet
American Victorian Red Velvet Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Victorian rosewood side chairs with filigree carved crest and button tufted red
Category
Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$1,800 / set
Pair of Victorian Parlor Balloon Chairs in Red Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, US
velvet that is decorated with gold French natural nail heads. These chairs will make anyone feel regal
Category
Vintage 1970s American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Victorian Carved Mahogany and Velvet Upholstered Seat Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A late Victorian Carved Mahogany and Velvet Upholstered Seat Side Chair in very good antique and
Category
Antique 17th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
Attributed to Hunzinger American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair
By George Hunzinger
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian walnut swirl design rocking chair with red velvet seat and back. (att: Hunzinger).
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut