Look for primitive pieces that share structural characteristics with your favorite Victorian ones. Remember to keep it simple: Create an earthy and refined mood by using just a few select, practical pieces.

Simple but Stylish Primitive Decor

You know a “primitive” chair or table when you see one—whether an authentic antique or a reproduction fashioned in the … Continue reading →

With its ornamental crown, this fainting couch, which resides in the second parlor of Tony and Wilma Burton’s 1893 Queen Anne, is an ode in oak to Eastlake. It is defined by simple, angular lines that curve only at the crest of the headrest, and its distinctive decoration is placed for maximum effect.

Eastlake-style Furniture

Wilma and Tony Burton have included several pieces of Eastlake furniture in their 1893 Queen Anne painted lady in Riverside, … Continue reading →