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.

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, ...

Ornately Carved Victorian Pieces Whether it's a dresser with an attached mirror or a heavy bed frame, Masters says ornately carved Victorian-era furniture is sure to make your home look dated.

History and origins of Victorian interior design. Economic prosperity in England during the Victorian period—when Queen Victoria was in power, that is—is the central factor behind the ...

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.

Mary Lou and Rick Ponder pose in the Victorian-era reception room on Friday, May 16, 2025. They keep most of their Lafayette Square home, built in the mid 1800s, to exact standards of the time ...

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 ...

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.