hid3 Flashcards
coincided with Queen
Victoria’s reign in Britain, marked by industrial,
technological, and social changes. It was also known as
the revolutionary breakthroughs in the arts and sciences
due to the mass production of furnitures. The
architectural and design styles of this period reflect
eclecticism, combining elements from earlier styles such
as Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque. The era was
heavily influenced by the Industrial Revolution, allowing
for the use of new materials like iron and glass.
Victorian Era
Prominent British architect of the Victorian era.
Significant Works:
Old Swan House
Bromley Palace
Known for his “Old English” and “Queen Anne” style
country houses and urban buildings, influencing both the
Arts and Crafts movement and the development of
suburban planning
RICHARD NORMAN SHAW
Scottish architect who pioneered a holistic design
approach, integrating architecture, interiors, and furniture.
Significant Works:
Glasgow School of Arts
The Hill House
Mackintosh influenced modernism, the bauhaus
movement, and the glasgow style, with his focus on
simplicity, geometric forms, and integration of art into
architecture and interiors.
CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH
Major proponent of Gothic Revival architecture.
Significant Works:
St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Famous for reviving medieval architectural forms and
integrating them into Victorian public buildings and
churches.
GEORGE GILBERT SCOTT
features iconic design element: low seat, deep
buttoning and quilted leather upholstery. Introduced in the 19th
century, its pocket-sprung seat provides lasting support and supreme
comfort.
VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD SOFA
features curved
copper beech frames, leather upholstery and elegant lines. This
iconic Bentwood design combines comfort, fluid movement and
timeless style.
THONET ROCKING CHAIR (THONET NO.1)
features sturdy, steamed-wood
construction, sweeping armrests and a wide seat on splayed
spindle legs. Originally designed for practicality and comfort,
this rustic chair suited country kitchens, inns and studies.
SMOKER’S BOW CHAIR
this chair boasts elegant curves, intricate
mother-of-pearl inlays and gold/silver floral patterns, showcasing
Victorian craftsmanship. This rare, 19th-century antique features a
shaped backrest, carved legs and removable red velvet seat.
GONDOLA CHAIR (PAPIER-MACHE)
this american — armchair style burl walnut and gilt trimmed sleigh
back arm chair with striped upholstery.
VICTORIAN EASTLAKE ARMCHAIR
american — style (Renaissance Revival) walnut
settee with carved heads and gold upholstery with fringe
VICTORIAN EASTLAKE SOFA
This iconic concert hall features an ornate, circular design with intricate brickwork and terracotta friezes, hallmarks of Victorian eclecticism. Its
construction highlights the era’s emphasis on grand public buildings that combined functionality with decorative excess.
Royal Albert Hall (1871, London, England)
Designers: Captain Francis Fowke and Major-General Henry Y.D. Scott
Built to house the Great Exhibition of 1851, the Crystal Palace exemplifies Victorian innovation and industrial progress. Its prefabricated iron
framework and extensive use of plate glass were revolutionary for the time, reflecting the Victorian fascination with new technologies and
materials. The structure’s grandeur and scale also embody the era’s ambition and belief in progress.
The Crystal Palace (1851, London, England)
Designers: Joseph Paxton
This combined railway station and hotel is a prime example of Victorian Gothic architecture. Its intricate detailing, pointed arches, and ornate
interiors reflect the Victorian love of blending historical styles with modern functionality, making it a landmark of the Industrial Revolution’s impact
on urban design.
St. Pancras Station and Midland Grand Hotel (1868-1873, London, England)
Designers: George Gilbert Scott
The _____ is another Victorian masterpieces that was built for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert who purchased the estate at the village
of Crathie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, as private property in 1852. Shortly thereafter, they commissioned architect William Smith (1817-1891) to
create design for a new castle.
BALMORAL CASTLE (1856, BALMORAL ESTATES, UNITED KINGDOM)
Designers: William Smith
began in
Britain in the 1860s, gaining momentum 1880
and 1920.
It was a reaction against industrialization,
which had caused a decline in craftmanship
due to mass production.
The movement promoted handmade, hand -
quality products instead of factory- made
goods
It later spread internationally, influencing
Europe and the Unites States, and shaping
movements like Art Nouveau and Modernism.
Arts and Crafts movement
Was an artist, designer, printer, typographer, bookbinder, craftsman, poet, writer and champion of socialist ideas.
He is the best known for his pattern design
was a leading member of the arts and crafts movement.
WILLIAM MORRIS
Was a british art critic,
social reformer, and
philosopher who played
significant role in the arts
and crafts movement
He is considered one of
the movement’s key
influences and
inspirations
JOHN RUSKIN
Was a prominent American
furniture designer,
manufacturer, and a leading
figure in the American arts
and crafts movements.
Known for craftsman style
furniture and the craftsman
magazine
His work and philosophy were
instrumental in shaping the
craftsman style, which
emphasized simplicity, quality
craftsmanship and
functionality design.
GUSTAV STICKLEY
Designed by William Morris, an early
reclining chair with an adjustable
backrest
MORRIS CHAIR
A small, round table with simple
tapered leg design
GUSTAV STIKLEY’S
TABOURET
Stunning example of Wright prairie
school style ,featuring a long,low-
profile table with tapered legs
Frank Lloyd wright Robie
House Dining table
Bexleyheath,london:designed by philip webb
for william morris,showcasing early arts and
crafts style.
RED HOUSE
Woodstock ,newyork : An
artists colony founded by ralp
radcliffe whitehead,featuring
arts and crafts style
architecture and furnishings
Byrdcliffe colony
East aurora,newyork: a community of artisan and
craftspeople,inspired by arts and crafts ideals
Elbert hubbard’s
roycroft campus
