The Victorian era was notable for reviving and blending older styles, like Rococo, Gothic, and Neoclassical, to create elaborate and detailed works embedded with symbolism.

Victorian-era design is all about one thing: drama. ... Then choose furniture and decor in complementary hues. After that, add heavier fabrics like silk or velvet to create texture.

Queen Victoria reigned from June 20, 1837 to Jan. 22, 1901, the last two- thirds of the 19th century. She gave her name to an era; the period is simply called “Victorian.” Was the Victo… ...

Victorian furniture has a reputation for being impractical and out of style. After all, ... The Victorian era, which lasted from the mid-19th century to about 1900, ...

The original Victorian parlor furnishings from Butler-Greenwood plantation, along with retail receipts and Civil War-era correspondence, will be on display at the New Orleans Museum of Art until ...

Once upon a time, skirted furniture was relegated to a design detail you might see in your grandma's house. (You know, right next to the vintage floral sofa wrapped in plastic.) Though upholstered ...

Over 40 years, the Aaron Kimball House on West Main Street has been slowly restored to its original 1860s glory.

A “batallion of period craftspeople” over a 40-year period were brought in to restore the home at 1180 Guerrero St., a Compass real estate representative said in an email.

The furniture, Parker said, ... It's not so much the price tag of the Victorian-era furniture, which can be surprisingly affordable, but finding items, that hasn't been easy.