Victorian Style [Hardcover]

Judith Miller (Author), Martin Miller (Author), James Merrell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1993

Here is a fascinating visual survey of the eclectic, richly decorative, and always popular Victorian era. Each aspect of domestic style receives an in-depth examination, from exterior details to every element of the interior, with special emphasis on décor for individual rooms. An authoritative text explores the historical and social background behind the period’s look, and there’s a wealth of inspired ideas that home decorators can tailor to fit any house, budget, or lifestyle.

 

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Ltd (September 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1857320980
• ISBN-13: 978-1857320985
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #495,621 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #98 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Interior Design > Style

More About the Author

Judith Miller began collecting in the 1960s while a student at Edinburgh University in Scotland. She has since extended and reinforced her knowledge of antiques and design through international research, becoming one of the world's leading experts in the field. In 1979 she co-founded the international bestseller Miller's Antiques Price Guide and has since written more than 100 books, which are held in high regard by collectors and dealers. Judith Miller appears regularly on TV and radio. She is an expert on the BBC's "Antiques Roadshow" and co-hosts the popular BBC TV series "The House Detectives," "ITV's "Antiques Trail," and Discovery's "It's Your Bid." She has appeared on "The Martha Stewart Show" and CNN. She is a regular lecturer and contributor to numerous newspapers and magazines, including Financial Times, BBC Homes & Antiques and House & Garden. She has lectured extensively, including at the V&A in London and the Smithsonian in Washington.

Customer Reviews

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78 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful pictorial journey into Victorian homes!, April 7, 2000

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This review is from: Victorian Style (Paperback)

A must for everyone who owns or dreams of owning a victorian period home. Covering grand to smaller scale homes, this book takes you through every nook and cranny of homes...from porches to living rooms to victorian style bathrooms. This book offers the reader so many ideas but is not a true reference book...no how-to's in this one but rather a visual treasure chest of examples for those looking to renovate or decorate in true victorian style. A source directory is included. Enjoy!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A true rarity for Victorian style, May 22, 2008

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Charles Miller "objective clarity" (Baltimore, Maryland U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Victorian Style (Paperback)

While there may be a plethora of books on the subject of Victorian decorative arts, none have the ample number of photographs this one has.

My wife and I recently bought a circa 1900 home, complete with most of its original elements ranging from seven glorious mantels to original gaslight overhead lighting fixtures. The only problem was the awful interior paint job, and of course, lack of Victorian furniture. We searched everywhere for a book which depicts correct colors and design elements to no avail. Then at the local library we came across this currently (at the time of this writing) out of print book. It is still available as new and used from Amazon, where we purchased our copy. The text is excellent, however, the photographs are the main selling point. If you are interested in authentic Victorian style and want to decorate your home correctly, this book has it all.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Moderately helpful, August 22, 2011

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This review is from: Victorian Style (Hardcover)

I didn't find this book as helpful as the other 5-star reviewers did. Yes, it's got a lot of information and it certainly has some pretty photos, but I found it only moderately helpful. My aim was to learn as much as possible (through text and photos) about the hows, whats and whys of Victorian interiors to help with the restoration of my own Victorian home. Some of the photos in this book are of house museums (or museum-quality) rooms, but many others are Victorian inspired rooms. If you're looking for ways to incorporate Victorian into your modern decor or vice versa, you might like that. For someone who wants a book to learn from, that might not be so helpful. It's also worth mentioning that many of the photos are of what essentially look like mansions. They're beautiful to look at, but probably not anything that the average Victorian homeowner would be able to achieve.