Victorian furniture

Article Abstract:

Victorian furniture has been labeled heavy and dark, but pieces can still be acquired at relatively low prices. The furniture was typically built during the late 1800s, and featured elaborate designs and a variety of styles. Mass production techniques allowed a large selection to become available.

Cover Story, Collections and collecting, Furniture design, Furniture, Victorian

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Wemyss ware

Article Abstract:

Wemyss ware pottery from the Fife Pottery in Scotland has been admired since the factory closed in 1930, but its value has now increased. Fife was a simple pottery until Robert Heron became a partner in 1870 and injected his own artistic ideas into the work.

Scotland, Art, Pottery

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Victorian tiles

Article Abstract:

Decorative tiles proliferated in Victorian-era Britain, when the arts and crafts movement met new machinery for mass production of high-quality work. A history of the firms, techniques and patterns and tips for identifying tiles are included.

Tiles, Tile craft

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