Architecture Interiors Report by: Apostol, Camain, Lansangan DLS-College of St. Benilde School of Architecture 3rd Term S.Y. 2015-16 June 2016

1. American – Victorian
British - VictorianAPOSTOL | CAMAIN | LANGSANGAN || DSAR1A

2. VICTORIAN
STYLE
• This style draws inspiration from
nature, geometry, theory, and many
other resources. It also
encompasses a wide range of sub-
styles including Eastlake, Aesthetic
or Anglo-Japanese, Gothic Revival,
Renaissance Revival, Greek Revival
(Neo-classical), Egyptian Revival
and "exotica" like Turkish and
Persian design.

3. AMERICAN
• The impact of the Victorian culture was evident after the Civil War.
Some of the popular cities having Victorian influence in America
were Boston, Chicago, Buffalo, Albany and certain areas of Brooklyn.
• they adopted their culture largely from European culture and in
particular, the French culture.

4. ARCHITECTURE (1837- 1914)
• homes were built drawing
influence from various
architectural designs like Gothic
Style, Romanesque architecture,
the Queen Anne architecture,
Second Empire and such other
styles mainly popular between
1860 and 1900
• The American housing pattern
was directly influenced by the
Victorian architecture.

5. FURNITURES
• Throughout history Queen
Victoria identified herself with
the middle class. Therefore the
furniture of this period was
made for an ever-increasing
middle class population.

6. 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, of every architectural and decorating style.

7. WINDSOR CHAIR
• A Windsor chair is a chair built with a solid wooden seat into which
the chair-back and legs are round-tenoned, or pushed into drilled
holes, in contrast to standard chairs, where the back legs and the
uprights of the back are continuous.

8. SMOKER’S BOW
• The smoker's bow is a simpler, stockier version
of the Windsor chair which first appeared in
the 1820s. It lacked the high back seen on
most Windsor chairs and had a sturdier,
heavier appearance.

9. THONET BENTWOOD CHAIR
• Thonet bentwood chairs were absolutely everywhere
during Victorian Times. In the beginning, the chairs were sold
primarily to hotels and restaurants, but being so lightweight and
easy to ship—in parts in a crate, and assembled with only screws—
Thonet’s pieces were soon fixtures in homes.

10. ABBOTSFORD CHAIR
• inspired from Charles II era (Restoration)

11. OTHER
CHARACTERISTICS
• Cumbersome furniture, dust catching
carving.
• Buttoned upholstery – armchairs
frequently with low arms scrolled at the
front.
• Balloon back chairs and spoon back.
• Ladies easy chairs without arms because
the vastness of the skirts.

12. INTERIORS
• Victorian interior design draws its
roots from the Industrial
Revolution which had a dramatic
impact on design during the era,
increasing the prosperity of the
middle class and allowing them to
improve and upgrade the decor of
their homes.

13. • Colors: Victorian interior design colors are warm and subdued, and
include soft colors on gray or cream backgrounds, deep rich walnut
and mahogany browns, black, and shades of teal, plum, aubergine,
mustardy yellows and golds, burgundy, rust, blue, green (think sage
and olive, not mint and kelly) and “dusty” hues like “ashes of roses”
and a subdued shade of lavender.

14. COLOR
SCHEME

15. • 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.

16. • 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.

17. • Furniture: Furniture is typically opulent. Excess can often be
considered synonymous with Victorian interior design. Furniture and
accessories should be elaborate and range from delicate to massive.
Extravagantly ornate decorations, china, lace, stained glass, flowers,
busts, souvenirs, framed paintings or prints, multi-layered window
treatments, richly patterned fabrics, and accessories galore should be
used liberally throughout the house. Restraint is not part of Victorian
interior design.

23. BRITISH
• During the Victorian
era, Britain could
claim to be the
world's superpower,
despite social
inequality at home
and burgeoning
industrial rivals
overseas.

24. ARCHITECTURE
Though new
technology drove
innovation in
Victorian
architecture,
nostalgia was its
keynote. Past eras
were plundered
for inspiration.

25. INTERIORS
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 immediately began to emulate the aristocracy and filled their
homes to bursting point with accessories, furnishings and fabrics, all
designed to showcase their new wealth and status.

26. WALLPAPER
AND PAINT
Mass-production of wallpaper in
the 1840s led to a surge in the
interest of part-wallpapered walls.
Applied from the skirting board to
the dado rail half-way up a wall
or to a picture rail near the
ceiling.

27. 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.

29. COLOR
The Victorians favored soft,
subdued tones, nothing bright or
vivid. Delicate rose pinks, grays,
lavender or sage are the perfect
colors or for something warmer,
try a mustard yellow, burgundy or
teal.

30. COLOR
SCHEME

32. FABRIC AND
PATTERNS
The Victorians favored two styles
of fabric in the home. The first is a
heavy silk damask or velvet which
would be perfect for curtains,
while the second is a heavily
patterned floral print on either
toile or chintz – ideal for cushions
or seat covers.

33. FABRIC AND
PATTERNS
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.

34. LIGHTING
Choose multiple highly decorative
lamps to give soft, ambient
lighting to your rooms. The period
“Tiffany” lamp is the perfect
addition to a Victorian themed
home and gives an added touch of
color.

35. CABINET
Victorian Gothic revival tall
cabinet, England

36. CABINET
The mahogany, pine and oak cabinet,
with copper mounts was designed by
Philip Webb and painted by William
Morris (1834-1896). The painted
scenes are from the legend of St
George and the Dragon and include
Morris and his wife amongst the
characters depicted.
The highly decorated St. George's
Cabinet demonstrates Morris' love of
romance.

37. JAPANESE STYLE CABINET
In 1853 Japan reopened its
borders and provided a fresh
source of artistic inspiration
to the west. British critics
praised the simplicity, purity
of form and strong feeling for
nature they perceived in
Japanese art. In a reaction
against ornate historical
styles, a group of British
designers tried to capture the
spirit of the east.

38. CHAIRS
The inspiration for these
designs came from a number
of different sources. The
sophisticated but simple
classical forms used in 18th
and 19th century England
were a particular favourite.
Even Morris & Co.'s styles
were influenced by the Guilds
that they had helped to
inspire.

42. SOURCES
• http://www.victorian-era.org/victorian-era-american-
architecture.html
• http://www.interiordezine.com/styles-and-periods/victorian-
furniture/
• http://www.londongallery.net/en/content/8-history-of-chesterfield
• http://www.antiques-art-
collectibles.com/collectible/furniture/smokers_bow_chair.html
• http://antiques.lovetoknow.com/Antique_Windsor_Chairs
• http://www.dwellcandy.com/interior-design-styles-2/victorian/