Queen Victoria had reigned for the best part of a century, and it was the beginning of a new century with a new king, King Edward VII, on the throne. But his reign was to be brief, lasting a mere nine years.
After the heaviness, clutter and dark colours of Victorian interiors, people wanted something new and cheerful. Edwardian style was a breath of fresh air.
Style
- fresh and light
- informal, feminine
- bamboo and wicker furniture
- flowers and floral patterns
- pastel colours
Influences
- art nouveau
- arts and crafts
- Queen Anne
The names
- Thomas Sheraton – furniture
- René Lalique – glassware
- Louis Comfort Tiffany – lighting
