Victorian furniture is typically well-constructed from high-quality materials, ... The great thing is there are many ways to upgrade even the most antique pieces, ...

Victorian furniture has a reputation for being impractical and out of style. After all, it’s all heavy, dark wood pieces covered in dust-collecting carvings and shabby old upholstery, right?

Sarah Cole likes to research the stories behind old homes, including her own Newton Victorian. So, when a woman who grew up in the house in the 1950s contacted her, the designer invited her to visit.

In Australia, an Old Victorian With a Moody Modernist Vibe. It’s not as scary as it sounds: ... 55, a business consultant who has worked in the furniture industry.