Edwardian Furniture
Edwardian furniture refers to the furniture fashioned during the reign of King Edward VII (1901-1911). Furniture of this era can be characterised as an eclectic combination of different styles and designs, whereby qualities and fashions taken from previous furniture styles, such as Tudor, Georgian, neoclassical and art nouveau, were reborn with comfort in mind and exciting new elements.
After her death, Queen Victoria’s son Edward became King in 1901, and with this new reign began a fresh and renewed sense of furniture-making. The Victorian period was distinguished by ornate carvings, dark woods and heavy luxurious fabrics, whereas the Edwardian period embodied an airy, lighter and more delicate approach. The woods generally used were mahogany, bamboo, and wicker, emphasising the style's breezy, slight nature. Flora and fauna decorative inlays in coloured wood accents were utilised, creating refreshing and elegant interiors.
