Decorative Art After 19th Century Victorian era (1837-1901) Ishik University Department of Interior design Fall Semester 2018-2019 Decorative Art After 19th Century Victorian era (1837-1901) Shino Abdullah Mamand Shino.abdullah@ishik.edu.iq

Victorian era (British & USA) During the Victorian era, Britain could claim to be the world's superpower, despite social inequality at home (UK). It was characterized by various types of decorative, and even over- decorative, ornamentation. During the Industrial Revolution, the middle classes were able to increase their prosperity and for the first time invest in the decor and design of their homes. They( rich) immediately began to emulate (match)the aristocracy (high class)and filled their homes to bursting point with accessories, furnishings and fabrics, all designed to showcase their new wealth and status. Aristocracy (Greek ἀριστοκρατία aristokratía, from ἄριστος aristos "excellent", and κράτος, kratos 'rule') is a form of government that places strength in the hands of a small, privileged ruling class.[1] The term derives from the Greek aristokratia, meaning "rule of the best-born".[2]

Furniture In general: Most Victorian designs were ornate. Very Detailed Made mostly of carved wood Elegant A lot of floral carving and fabrics Used lots of oak (بلوط)

John Henry Belter, sofa, Rosewood and rosewood laminate Victorian-era view of decoration as synonymous with luxury.

Chesterfield A leather couch  The Chesterfield sofa is certainly a refined and mannerly example of seating. The chesterfield is synonymous with elegance and class in interiors all over the world.

Thonet Brothers 1841 the Thonet Brothers’ chair catalog illustrates a selection of rocking chairs made with steam-bent wooden members, in a variety of functional and decorative designs. Very popular Victorian Style chairs

Thonet Brothers

Wallpaper & patterns Many floral designs Mostly used in upper class homes Main colors: green blue red and cream

Patterns:  Complex patterns often cover every surface of a Victorian home. From multiple wallpapers to luxurious fabrics and oriental rugs, Victorian interior design uses patterns lavishly throughout the home. Patterns range from flora and fauna to geometric patterns, stripes, damasks, and more.

The Victorians were great fans of pattern and used it liberally everywhere from curtains to cushions and from rugs to wallpapers. Often, multiple patterns were in evidence in the same room.

Fabrics:  Choose from a wide variety of period reproduction and vintage fabrics and trims from printed floral chintzes and toiles to silk damasks and velvets.

Chandeliers Typically made of iron Very detailed Shaded lamps Many used crystal

Grandfather Clocks Made with different types of wood Very detailed columns Long chimes inside glass

Bedroom Decoration Cast-iron beds Oak dressers Paintings of children, plants, animals Floral rugs

Flooring Parquet flooring or patterned tiles can be used to showcase Victorian fashion. A large, interesting rug or patterned carpet in the middle of the floor leaving a polished floorboard border is ideal.

Interiors The interiors were rich and exciting. Entering into a home you could enjoy decorative plaster moldings or cornices. Very detailed and complexly patterned friezes, ceiling medallions, even mirror frames were highly embellished. Wonderfully turned balusters to support your stair railing reminds us of the grand entrance. Parquet floors might call for our attention as well as inlayed wood patterns or painted/stenciled borders. Rich carpets were freely used. 

Victorian fashion