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.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Rosewood Stool - Gillow
£ 550
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Mahogany Pedestal Desk
£ 825
London City Antiques
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Bedside Cabinet
£ 1,285
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Bedside Cabinet
£ 1,285
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Sewing Table
£ 1,395
Matthew Coles Antiques
Satin Birch Chest of Drawers
£ 395
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Fine Quality Rosewood Cabinet on Stand
£ 2,750
Kernow Furniture
Victorian Barley Twist Table
£ 235
Avego Antiques and Collectibles
Victorian Pine Dressing Table Chest of Drawers with Mirror
£ 395
Victorian Pine Dressing Table Chest of Drawers with Mirror
£ 395
Avego Antiques and Collectibles
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Attractive Pair of Painted Armchairs c.1895
£ 2,100
London City Antiques
Small Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Table with Two Drop Leaves
£ 1,085
Small Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Table with Two Drop Leaves
£ 1,085
London City Antiques
Avego Antiques and Collectibles
Victorian Scottish Pine Chest of Drawers 6 Drawer
£ 550
Avego Antiques and Collectibles
Victorian Solid Oak Side Table Hall Table Console Table
£ 295
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Pine Tripod Table
£ 395
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Set of Six Rosewood Victorian Dining Chairs
£ 1,450
London City Antiques
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Library Chair
£ 1,750
Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre
Victorian Elm & Ash Windsor Childs Chair
£ 285
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Mid 19th Century Victorian Bookcase
£ 1,495
Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre
Trouser Press Chair by A C Bond & Sons of Hackney Grove, London
£ 98
Trouser Press Chair by A C Bond & Sons of Hackney Grove, London
£ 98
Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre
William Rand Antiques
Good Late Victorian Oak & Leather Library Chair
£ 395
London City Antiques
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Sideboard
£ 1,585
London City Antiques
Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Card / Side Table
£ 1,875
Antiques & Chic
Victorian Oak Gentlemans Library Armchair
£ 725
Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre
Late Victorian Lambing Chair Settle
£ 1,150
Beresford Antiques Ltd
C19th Flame Mahogany Bow Front Country House Wardrobe
£ 975
Sovereign Antiques
Dining Chairs, Set of Six Victorian Mahogany Chairs
£ 695
Matthew Coles Antiques
Sheraton Revival Display Cabinet
£ 325
Beresford Antiques Ltd
C19th Mahogany Three Part Pedestal Desk with Inset Red Leather Top
£ 650
C19th Mahogany Three Part Pedestal Desk with Inset Red Leather Top
£ 650
Beresford Antiques Ltd
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Sutherland Table
£ 885
Tony Youll Antiques
Small Camphorwood Chest or Trunk
£ 375
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
A Victorian Light Oak Double Pedestal Desk
£ 1,150
Beresford Antiques Ltd
C19th Small Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
£ 395
LT Antiques
Large Victorian Mahogany Writing Table
£ 2,950
Matthew Coles Antiques
A Boulle Writing Slope - Restoration Required
£ 725
Gildersleve Antiques
Late Victorian Bookshelf
£ 345
Hingstons Antiques
Victorian Secretaire Campaign Chest
£ 2,750
Gildersleve Antiques
Stripped Pine Ottoman
£ 220
London City Antiques
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Centre Table
£ 1,585
Daniel Clark Furniture
Pine Victorian Painted Chest of Drawers
£ 395
Rawlings Antiques
Victorian Burr Walnut Coffee Table
£ 695
London City Antiques
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza Sideboard
£ 3,875
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza Sideboard
£ 3,875
London City Antiques
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