Victorian Fantasy Furniture
Pair of French Victorian Fantasy Armchairs
By Yves Marthelot
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Victorian style (Fantasy Furniture) upholstered open scroll Armchairs. (signed on
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20th Century French Victorian Armchairs
Materials
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Monumental Glass and Iron Deco/ Victorian Fantasy Chandelier / Pendant Lighting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental oversized ...glass and iron deco/ Victorian fantasy chandelier / pendant lighting
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Very Rare 19th Century 1880 Italian Venetian Grotto Fantasy Stool Height Adjust
By Pauly et Cie
Located in GB
Venetian height adjustable Grotto Fantasy stool after the genius that is CIE Pauly
What a piece, it is
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Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Stools
Materials
Walnut
H 22.84 in W 16.93 in D 18.71 in
Rare Animals Lea Capra, Fantasy Creature, Ovis Cretensis, Camelo Pardalis, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can
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Materials
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H 14.18 in W 8.27 in D 0 in
Victorian Mirror with Carved Dragon attr. to Gabriel Viardot ca. 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Victorian Mirror with Carved Dragon attr. to Gabriel Viardot ca. 1880
A great Victorian mirror in
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 20.67 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Fiskur Ne Thari - Circular Sea Born, Giclee Ink Print, Fish, Ocean, Fantasy
By Kristjana Williams
Located in Deddington, GB
deep. Kristjana has submerged terrestrial touches; a Victorian bow-relief mirror with its peeping
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Giclée
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.04 in
Bat Wall Light Silver Plated Victorian Style very Decorative
Located in Paris, FR
feathers, not entirely nocturnal or diurnal, surrounded by a complete universe of fantasy.
Gothic Revival
Category
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Materials
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Antique Bull Antler Table with Green Velvet ca. 1870
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Reference:
Bruce M. Newman, Fantasy Furniture, New York 1989
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Tables
Materials
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Antique Bull Horn Table, ca. 1870
Located in Berghuelen, DE
antique art.
Bruce M. Newman, Fantasy Furniture, New York 1989.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Tables
Materials
Metal
19th Century Venetian Grotto Table with Fairy Tale Elf
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Reference:
Bruce M. Newman, Fantasy Furniture, New York 1989.
artfour is an owner-managed trading company
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Stool Carved with a Boy and Blanket, Attributed to Valentino Besarel
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Montreal, QC
time. He evidently received important commissions for his whimsical work.
See Fantasy Furniture by
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Stools
Materials
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Armchair, Pair, Hunting Trophy, Antler, Red Deer, Fallow, Wild Boar, Hide
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
., Depth 96cm., 37.80in.
Museums With Collections Of Antler Furniture
• Victoria & Albert Museum
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Antler, Hide
H 51.97 in W 35.83 in D 37.8 in
A Set of Four Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Ceiling Washers, Venice ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
)
Literature Reference:
Bruce M. Newman, Fantasy Furniture, New York 1989
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
H 7.09 in W 18.51 in D 13.78 in
Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
" p328 or Roberts "Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks" p215
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Other, Enamel, Gold Plate
Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
finish. A very rare example of grotto furnishing. See Bruce M. Newmann, Fantasy Furniture, Rizzoli 1989
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll, 1872
By Lewis Carroll
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
involving Tweedledum and Tweedledee.
Adept at word play, logic, and fantasy, Carroll’s tales about Alice
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 8 in W 5.5 in D 1.63 in
Early 20th Century Old Sheffield Plate and Crystal Serving Piece
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
markings on the bottom. The crystal pots are beautifully decorated with fantasy carvings. The pots are 16
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
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H 9.06 in W 8.27 in D 4.34 in
COMPTON / CAMELOT STRIPE Floral Conversational Chair - Verdigris and Noir
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
Perch on a petal and live out your woodland nymph fantasies with our Floral Conversation Chair
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21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 29.34 in W 58.08 in D 29.93 in
FLORA FANTASIA Jacquard Tilia Lampshade - Bisque Pink
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
incredibly rare book of fantasy flowers dating back to the 1880s. Handcrafted in Britain to a Victorian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British More Lighting
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Carved Wood Stands
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian fantasy pieces. A pair of carved hardwood plant stands or torcheres designed with
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Antique 19th Century English Pedestals
Biedermeier Style Dining Table with Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
visual arts and interior design.
Biedermeier was an influential German style of furniture design that
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20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Center Tables
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McDermott & McGough Superhero #4 Limited Edition Print
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
masculine fantasies, toying not only with retro imagery, but with present-day delusions.
McDermott and
Category
2010s American Prints
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Lewis CARROLL: Sylvie and Bruno & Sylvie and Bruno Concluded; illustr. FIRST Ed.
Located in Middletown, NY
the time the book was published (the Victorian era), the other in the fantasy world of Fairyland
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Books
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Gold Leaf
H 7 in W 4.75 in D 3 in
Birdcage Work of Art by Craft Compagnon-team as a Romantic Castle 19th
Located in Paris, FR
decorative friezes all in finesse and delicacy, enhanced with colors and gold. The shape of a fantasy castle
Category
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Bird Cages
Materials
Metal, Tin
H 24.41 in W 53.55 in D 15.36 in
Original Program for Nantucket Stage Production Dracula, Signed by Edward Gorey
Located in Nantucket, MA
specialized in material with elements of extreme spiritual and emotional conflict, fantasy, or social satire
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Historical Memorabilia
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Paper
H 13.5 in W 10.25 in D 1 in
Pair of Galle Nancy St. Clement Faience Walking & Roaring Lions Gallé circa 1892
By Saint-Clément
Located in Vienna, AT
Charles manufactured stunning faience fantasy & armorial pieces in a workshop at St.Clement during period
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
H 14.56 in W 10.03 in D 7.67 in
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Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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Victorian Fantasy Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of victorian fantasy furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 18 options for an antique or vintage piece of victorian fantasy furniture now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An item from our selection of victorian fantasy furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of victorian fantasy furniture over the years, but those crafted by Phaidon, Saint Clément and Yves Marthelot are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Victorian Fantasy Furniture?
Prices for a piece of victorian fantasy furniture start at $275 and top out at $24,860 with the average selling for $5,500.
Questions About Victorian Fantasy Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Victorian 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 ExpertFebruary 7, 2024To identify Victorian furniture, look closely at the details. Victorian furniture is regal, ornate and luxurious. Growing out of the earlier Gothic and Louis XV styles, it came into its own in the mid-1800s, during the reign of Queen Victoria in England. Some key characteristics of furniture from the period include curved lines and stately proportions, floral and geometric patterns, highly detailed embellishments and the use of rich, often exotic woods. If you are unsure whether a particular piece is Victorian, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a wide range of Victorian furniture on 1stDibs.
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