Posts tagged 'Georgian antiques'

Traditionalists have lamented the downfall of ‘brown’ furniture in popular taste for decades. But like all great things, antique dark wood is making a comeback – and for good reason. What exactly is brown furniture? [caption id="attachment_3052" align="alignright" width="432"] 19th Century burr walnut gueridon.[/caption] Even the name is unfair, and frankly lazy. Brown furniture impl...

There is no denying that antiques elevate our interiors in more ways than one. They connect us to the past and create unique spaces full of character. The often forgotten but equally important point is just how sustainable antiques are. The fast furniture crisis We spend a lot of time showing off our beautiful antiques here at Lorfords and too little time sharing how good for the planet they ...

No point in British history had such a profound and lasting impact on furniture design as the Georgian period. Let's take a closer look at this towering legacy. Georgian England The Georgian period counts for over a century of English history. Four consecutive George’s were on the throne, and it was a time of relative stability. Beginning with George I and ending with George IV, Georgian E...