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Victorian Classic Furniture

Classic Victorian Cheval Mirror or Dressing Mirror Large Victorian Cheval
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Classic Victorian Cheval Mirror or Dressing Mirror Large Victorian Floor Standing Cheval Mirror
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Antique 1870s Victorian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

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Mirror

A Heavy Victorian Iron Door Knocker This is a classic Victorian door knocker
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Heavy Victorian Iron Door Knocker This is a classic Victorian door knocker, it is very heavy
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Architectural Elements

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Iron

Classic Victorian Painting of English Spaniels by Zollikofer
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Classic Victorian Painting of English Spaniels by Zollikofer
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Paintings

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Paint

Classic Victorian Painting of English Spaniels by Zollikofer
Classic Victorian Painting of English Spaniels by Zollikofer
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.25 in W 18.25 in D 2.5 in
Classic Pair of Victorian Shagreen Upholstered Mahogany Framed Open Armchairs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Pair of Victorian Shagreen Upholstered Framed Spoon Back Open Armchairs. Beautiful warm
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bergere Chairs

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Mahogany

English Classic Antique Victorian 19th Century Elm Hoop Back Windsor Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely solid Elm
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs

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Elm

English Classic Antique Victorian 19th Century Elm and Ashwood Windsor Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
back armchair The antique Windsor chair is a country piece of antique furniture that usually comes
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs

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Ash, Elm

The Josephine: A Classic Victorian-Styled Stone Fireplace with Arched Opening
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
Victorian era. Its thin, elegantly-edged shelf piece is followed by a flat section, stepping in to meet
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2010s American Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

20th Century Classic English partner desk, solid wood with mahogany, Victorian.
Located in Berlin, DE
A classic English partner desk, solid wood with Victorian mahogany. Solid wood body with 4 drawer
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20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

20th Century Classic English partner desk, solid wood with mahogany, Victorian.
20th Century Classic English partner desk, solid wood with mahogany, Victorian.
$4,299 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.71 in W 60.24 in D 52.37 in
English Classic Bird Bath Garden Font Stone
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian style bird bath or garden font Very classic look great for the
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Vintage 1980s Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Classic White Garden Iron Urn
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The romance of the Victorian Garden can be achieved with this Garden Urn made of cast iron. A
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Vintage 1950s North American Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

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Iron

Classic White Garden Iron Urn
Classic White Garden Iron Urn
$3,500
H 31 in W 31 in D 20 in
Classic Windsor Style Rocking Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully made Windsor style rocking chair in what looks like maple, having modeled seat and fine spindles on a curved back. The legs are also lovely turned wood and the whole rock...
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Vintage 1940s American Victorian Rocking Chairs

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Maple

Classic Windsor Style Rocking Chair
Classic Windsor Style Rocking Chair
$850
H 42 in W 23 in D 26.25 in
Framed Italian Neo-Classic Lithograph of the Temple of Neptune
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classic lithograph of the Temple of Neptune with a southward view looking towards the
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Prints

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Burl

Framed Italian Neo-Classic Lithograph of The Temple of Baalshamin
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classic lithograph of the Temple of Baalshamin in Palmyra, Syria with a group of people
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Prints

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Burl

Classic table lamps Antique Gold color .1960s
By Herda
Located in Den Haag, NL
very nice set of table lamps . classic shaped brass base , comes width a Antique Gold color round
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Vintage 1960s European Victorian Table Lamps

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Brass

Classic table lamps  Antique Gold color .1960s
Classic table lamps  Antique Gold color .1960s
$598 / set
H 14.57 in Dm 9.45 in
Antique Poetry Book, Barrack Room Ballads, Rudyard Kipling, Literary Classic
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
only gentle, time-earned markings A fine volume for collectors of Victorian poetry, Rudyard Kipling
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Books

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Paper

4 Classic Architectural Antique Prints from Steel Engravings dated 1850 Framed
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning set of 4 Greek Architectural steel engraved plates printed in 1850 with Olive colour hand cut mount with hand painted Gold line and professionally framed in 2014 i...
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Prints

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Glass, Fruitwood, Paper

4 Classic Architectural Antique Prints from Steel Engravings dated 1850 Framed
4 Classic Architectural Antique Prints from Steel Engravings dated 1850 Framed
$1,451 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 16.54 in W 11.42 in D 0.79 in
English Classic Antique 19th Century Elm Hoop Back West Country Windsor Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early 19th century English classic antique elm
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

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Elm

Classic Haussmannien White Marble Louis XVI Style Fireplace Surround From Paris
Located in Beervelde, BE
Classic Haussmannien white Louis XVI style fireplace. This delicate carve 19th century marble
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Carrara Marble

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19th Century Classic Victorian Mirror
Located in Middletown, MD
A classically styled Victorian mirror adorned with elaborately carved and cast details. Original
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

19th Century Classic Victorian Mirror
19th Century Classic Victorian Mirror
H 41.75 in W 24 in D 2.5 in
Superb Classic Style Decorative Column Capital for Walls, Doors, Furniture
Located in St Petersburg, St Petersburg
High quality decorative carve wood capital. Support for columns, pillars. Unpainted. >> SKU: KL-055 >> Dimensions (A x B x C x f x g): 1) 7.52" × 8.11" × 2.28" × 1.3" × 5.79" 2) 9...
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2010s Victorian Architectural Elements

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Oak

Classic Victorian Sofa in Walnut Wood and Patinated Gold Leaf
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Get comfortable and feel luxurious on this voluptuous silk velvet three seater sofa. The sofa is fully upholstered with the highest quality that comes with extra inner padding for th...
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2010s Italian Baroque Sofas

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Gold Leaf

Classic Victorian Dining Table with Inlaid Top and Walnut Finish by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A classic large briar table, with intricate inlay design top that can accomodate a warm gathering
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2010s Italian Empire Dining Room Tables

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Gold Leaf

Classic Pair of Similar Staffordshire Porcelain Spaniels
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of very similar and always stylish Staffordshire figures of handsome porcelain seated spaniels. Large scale doggies. 19th century English porcelain.
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair Gilt Classic Candelabras Paul Storr Style
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
You are viewing an exquisite pair of English gilt candelabras in the manner of Paul Storr. The pair stand in each at an impressive two feet tall and would have a great presence in an...
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2010s Victorian Candelabras

Classic Sculpture of Aphrodite and Cupid, Valentines Gift
Located in Harrisburg, PA
This Victorian period specter sculpture is in almost perfect condition; It may have been a clock
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Spelter, Gold Leaf

21st Century White Classic Toelette by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
all furniture items. For instance, this one can be customized by adding pouf, chair, commodes, mirror
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2010s Italian Victorian Vanities

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Modern Classic Imaginarium Wall Mirror in Black Carved Wood and Polished Inox
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration: This piece was inspired by our childish imagination. Perfect worlds full of dreams where we lived such special realities. As children, we imagined and felt things our w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Victorian Wall Mirrors

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Metal, Gold, Silver, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Antique Classic Victorian Mahogany Linen Press
Located in London, GB
all the Classic features of the Victorian period, with the round corners, arched panelled top doors
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Linen Presses

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Mahogany

Antique Classic Victorian Mahogany Linen Press
Antique Classic Victorian Mahogany Linen Press
H 81.89 in W 47.64 in D 20.87 in
English Classic Antique Victorian 19th Century Elm High Back Windsor Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
armchair The antique Windsor chair is a country piece of antique furniture that usually comes with
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs

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Elm

1880s Distressed Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Classic Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77562, 1880s distressed antique Chinese Peking rug with Classic Victorian style. This hand knotted
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Classic Etched Glass Drop Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
Brownstone entry ways. It has a simple and classic look.
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Early 20th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Classic Pair of White Staffordshire Spaniels
By Royal Staffordshire Ceramics 1
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Medium sized lovely pair of white Staffordshire dogs having gold collars and bright yellow gold eyes. Wonderful texture to ears and coat and the tip of the tails.
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Vintage 1950s English Victorian Pottery

Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Classic looking Victorian item of furniture and dates from circa 1860s-1880s period. It’s in very good
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

19th Century Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase with Three Shelves
Located in Miami, FL
bookcase is very fine quality and a practicable piece of furniture. It’s a Classic looking Victorian item
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

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Walnut

Classic English Chest of Drawers, Victorian, 19th Century Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic English chest of drawers, Victorian, 19th century mahogany Solid wood, mahogany. Four
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Mahogany

Classic Tortoiseshell Box
Located in New York, NY
Classic tortoiseshell box. Natural tortoiseshell box with brass hinge, retailed by JC Vickery
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

Classic Tortoiseshell Box
Classic Tortoiseshell Box
H 1.25 in W 4 in D 2.63 in
Classic Decorative Acorn Pendents - Matching Pair
Located in Peekskill, NY
the twisted ring at the bottom is hand made. The pair have a rich and detailed classic look.
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Milk Glass

Classic English Ceramic Tea Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 19th century Victorian English tea set with gracious proportions, composed of tea pot, sugar
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Tea Sets

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Pottery

Classic English Ceramic Tea Set
Classic English Ceramic Tea Set
H 6.75 in W 10.75 in D 5.75 in
Classic New York Brownstone Foyer Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
is a classic example of that lamp. Its all original and has just the right look.
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cut Glass

Classic Long Arm Double Oil Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This was the type of double oil lamp found over store counters from the mid to late 1800. They were simple, utilitarian but still very stylish in detail. This example was refitted to...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Milk Glass

Classic Long Arm Double Oil Lamp
Classic Long Arm Double Oil Lamp
H 40 in W 53 in D 12 in
"Classic" Bowl by Gillinder and Sons EAPG, circa 1875
By Gillinder Sons
Located in High Point, NC
Classic and has panels of frosted figurals and hobnail and daisy patterns. The base has feet formed like
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Serving Bowls

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Glass

Charles Babbage: Classic Work on the Computer, Magnificent Association Copy
Located in New York, NY
Babbage, Charles. Passages from the Life of a Philosopher “The remarkable circumstances attending those Calculating Machines, on which I have spent so large a portion of my life,...
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Books

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Animal Skin

Stieff Sterling Silver Picture Frame with Classic Baltimore Repousse
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful sterling silver picture frame. Made by Stieff in Baltimore, circa 1910. Rectangular with oval window bordered by flowers on stippled ground. Flowers naturalistic and in low...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

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Located in Westwood, NJ
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$8,187 / item
H 61.5 in W 67.5 in D 86.75 in
Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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$406 / item
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Italian 17th 18th Century Carved Giltwood Baroque Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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45% Off
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18th Century Carved Mahogany Library Bergère Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
An English 18th-century carved mahogany library armchair - or bergère - of good rich colour. George III, circa 1780. This antique Sheraton-period armchair, sometimes described as a...
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Antique 1780s English George III Bergere Chairs

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Mahogany

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$3,263 Sale Price
40% Off
H 38.59 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Ralph Lauren Nickel Retractable Sconces
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Ralph Lauren 'Sargent' swing arm wall lamps, c., 2-light wall articulated wall sconce, in "Butler's silver" finish, marked "Ralph Lauren" on wall mount, approx. 34"h x 20"w (wit...
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1990s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Nickel

Pair of Ralph Lauren Nickel Retractable Sconces
Pair of Ralph Lauren Nickel Retractable Sconces
$4,900 / set
H 34 in W 4 in D 20 in
Plume Anodic Bronze Wall Lamp by Christophe Pillet for Oluce
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Metal

Plume Anodic Bronze Wall Lamp by Christophe Pillet for Oluce
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$1,491 / item
H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 31.5 in
Dusk Forest Scene, Catskills by Lockwood DeForest (American, 1850-1932)
Located in New York, NY
"Dusk Forest Scene, Catskills," 1875 by Hudson River School painter Lockwood DeForest (American, 1850-1932) is oil on artists card-stock and measures 9.5 x 7 inches. The work is sign...
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19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Italian Contemporary Warm White Colour Murano Glass, Brass and Wood Sideboard
Located in Scandicci, Florence
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Brass

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$8,877 / item
H 61.5 in W 83.5 in D 86.75 in
LARGE IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Antique Early 1600s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Amorphic Glazed Triform Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Reading, Berkshire
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Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Full Size Headboard, Circa 1880
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Located in Staffordshire, GB
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20th Century Stools

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Iron

Maison Jansen Swan Stool in Empire Style with Paw Feet
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$4,079
H 22.84 in W 25.99 in D 12.21 in
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Brass

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Victorian Classic Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of victorian classic furniture for your home. Frequently made of wood, elm and hardwood, every item from our selection of victorian classic furniture was constructed with great care. There are 15 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of victorian classic furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of victorian classic furniture — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of victorian classic furniture, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of victorian classic furniture over the years, but those crafted by Bessa, Gillinder Sons and Royal Staffordshire Ceramics are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Victorian Classic Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of victorian classic furniture at 1stDibs is $1,529, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Victorian Classic Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The classic furniture style draws inspiration from design styles of the past, such as neoclassical and Baroque. Also called traditional style, the classic style often features ornate details, such as button-tufted upholstery, nailhead trim and carved or turned legs. Dark woods like walnut, oak and rosewood are commonly used to produce classic furniture. Explore a wide variety of traditional furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Victorian 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if furniture is Victorian, look for a maker's mark or stamp on the piece. Not all pieces will be marked, but if yours is, you can begin identifying your furniture by researching the maker using trusted online resources. The Victorian era lasted roughly from the 1830s to the 1890s, and its furniture style spread from the UK to Europe and the United States. If the maker of your furniture was active during that time frame and produced pieces similar to yours, then it is likely to be Victorian. If you cannot locate the mark, you'll need to understand the characteristics of Victorian furniture to assess your piece. Victorian furniture is usually regal, ornate and luxurious and often features curved lines and stately proportions, floral or geometric carvings and inlays, richly colored woods and highly detailed embellishments. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you determine what period your furniture is from. Shop a diverse assortment of Victorian furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The difference between Eastlake and Victorian furniture is that one style is a reaction to the other. The Victorian era began with the ascension of Queen Victoria to the throne in 1837. During the period, furniture makers created highly ornate pieces with ornamental details, such as intricate carvings of floral and animal motifs, and plush upholstery. The period also saw the start of the mass production of furniture. In 1868, Charles Eastlake published a book on design that criticized the Victorian style as overly ornamental and urged a return to traditional handcrafting. His work inspired the Eastlake style. Eastlake furniture tends to be understated and has fewer decorative embellishments and more angular lines. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Eastlake and Victorian furniture.