Victorian Furniture – Just One Of The Many Things The Victorians Did For Us
Ask someone what the Victorians did for us and the list will be almost as long, maybe longer, than the list of things that the Romans did for us. The introduction and rapid growth of the railways, compulsory and free education for all children, widespread introduction of sewers and mains water, and many other developments during Victoria’s reign made Great Britain the richest country in the world, although poverty was still commonplace and the workhouses always full.
The Victorians also set a standard for workmanship that has yet to be improved. Quality mattered and things were made to last. This applies to almost anything, clothing, footwear and, not least, to Victorian Furniture. Families tended to be larger in those days with infant mortality still relatively high and people compensating for this by having more children, Victoria herself had 9 children, three of whom died before she did.
So large, robustly made and decorative furniture became the order of the day and we have selected a few items of typical Victorian furniture for you to look at here, beginning with this delicate and decorative Antique Victorian Rosewood Tapestry Pole Screen dating from around 1840:
Antique Victorian Furniture – Rosewood Tapestry Pole
This is a particularly fine example of an antique English Early Victorian rosewood pole screen, circa 1840 in date. It is 154 cm high, (5ft 1″) and features a lovely embroidered panel some 45cm x 45cm in size, (1ft 6″ x 1ft 6″). We are offering this attractive pole screen for just £525 and will happily ship it worldwide.
Our next Victorian offering is this antique late Victorian mahogany and burgundy button back leather double seat conversation settee or love seat, circa 1890.
Antique Victorian Furniture – Mahogany Conversation Settee
As can be seen from the image, this settee has two individual seats with tub shaped arms an ‘S’ shaped back and turned balustrades. The upholstery is in an attractive button backed burgundy leather complete with brass studs. The piece is in superb and unmarked condition. It stands on turned legs that are fitted with their original brass cap castors.
This fine and unusual settee is offered for sale at £1250 and can be shipped worldwide – just contact us for a quotation. UK mainland shipping is free of charge.
Our final offering from the reign of Victoria, which was of course a very long reign lasting for over 63 years, and is this Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour c.1860
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour
Having been fully restored in our workshops, this Vicotrian “Lady’s Writing Desk” is typical of the era and particularly attractive and well made. It is made from burr walnut and features some impressive marquetry. A Bonheur Du Jour, or Ladies writing desk that measures some 141cm in height x 87cm wide x 54cm deep – that’s 4 feet, 7 inches x 2 feet, 10 inches x 1 foot, 9 inches, if you’d rather.
The grain and colour of the burr walnut together with the fabulous inlay and the ormolu mounts ensure that this “bureau de dame” will attract attention wherever it is placed.
The fall front opens to reveal a rosewood interior with a bank of three drawers and a slide that allows you to access the hidden space below whereas the top has two cupboards each having glazed doors and flanking a small drawer and an arched shaped mirror. The item stands on beautiful cabriole legs with ormolu mounts.
The desk is supplied complete with working locks and keys and is offered for just £3200 and, in true Victorian style, can be shipped anywhere in the world.
Any questions, just call our experts on +44 20 8809 9605 or email: info@regentantiques.com.