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Victorian Fireplaces - Exceptional Antiques from Westland London

Victorian, including William IV, Arts and Crafts, Aesthetic Movement, Art Nouveau and Art Deco antique fireplaces, mantels and chimneypieces in marble, stone, wood, cast iron and other metals.

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Victorian and Edwardian Fireplaces (1837-1910)
Our wide range of Victorian fireplaces make up one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of antique chimneypieces and mantels found anywhere in the world.

As the Edwardian era followed and overlapped the Victorian Era, we have also included our Edwardian fireplaces in this section.

The History
The Victorian era was the period of Queen Victoria’s reign (1837 to 1901) - and this being one of the longest reigns of a British monarch, her time as Queen saw not only a change of centuries, but also various transitions of interior styles and fashions.

As the Industrial Revolution flourished, mass production meant more goods were readily available, with the emerging middle classes beginning to take pride in decorating their homes with items that had previously only been available to the wealthy.

Victorian Design Features
Victorian furniture, such as a Victorian Fireplace, was rarely consistent with one particular style - revival styles such as Gothic and Rococo were among the most common to be seen in furniture designs during this time.

Designs from the Victorian era often featured combinations of earlier styles, and were greatly influenced by travels to the Far East and The Orient - a new sense of the exotic began to influence design and style as can be seen in Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces.

The function of the Victorian Fireplace - The Heart of the Home
Early- and mid-Victorian fireplace designs are characterised by elegance and ornate, intricate designs and colours, often focused on floral patterns which have proved to be very popular in modern-day reproductions.

Later Victorian fire surround designs became more geometric with clean lines, but both late and earlier designs are a true reflection of the distinctive skills possessed by craftsmen at the time.

Victorian fireplaces stood at the heart of the home and were considered to be the focal point of the room. Fireplace sizes would have depended on the room in question - for example, areas where guests were received featured fireplaces and mantels of the grandest designs.

These Victorian fireplaces were made of a number of different materials, including Victorian cast iron fireplaces, white marble fireplaces and gothic marble fireplaces.

Along with the grandeur and ornamentation of the Victorian fireplace surround and mantel, Victorian fireplace screens - which had previously served solely functional purposes, shielding family and friends from excessive hear - gave Victorian women an opportunity to display their decorating skills.

Victorian fireplaces are always a stunning centrepiece as soon as you walk through the living room door. They are among the most sought after and popular types of antique mantels to be found in British homes today, as people strive to restore original period property features and incorporate antique styles into their modern homes.

The Edwardian Era and the Edwardian Fireplace
The Edwardian Era covers the reign of King Edward VII from 1901 to 1910. However, this is sometimes extended from the 1890s to the First World War to capture long-term trends. Edwardian homes were designed with larger halls and living rooms with an emphasis on air and light.

By the late 1890s it became more common for homes of the middle to upper class to have electricity, phones, indoor plumbing, and even a car.

Edwardian architecture is generally less ornate than Victorian architecture except for the Edwardian Baroque revival which prized one thing above all and that was showing off.

The Edwardian fireplaces were simpler than the Victorian and often featured Georgian and Art Nouveau details.

About us: Westland London
Westland London, established in 1969, specialise in fine period chimneypieces, fireplace accessories, fine furniture and lighting, as well as decorative and architectural antiques.

We have built one of the finest and largest collections of antique chimneypieces in the world spanning the period from the 15th to the early 20th century; the product of more than fifty years of experience in the trade.

As specialists in antique fireplaces, Westland London has a team of restorers who have worked hard to ensure that each piece is preserved for centuries to come. These craftsmen have over 30 years of experience using traditional techniques and antique tools to bring these pieces back to life.

We know that buying an antique fireplace can be especially challenging and Westland London are always happy to help, whether it is looking at architectural plans, liaising with contractors, making an adjustment to ensure the perfect fit, or just being on hand to guide you through different Victorian fireplace ideas and the selection process.

Westland London has clients from all over the world, so we ship pieces internationally - whether it is the largest of fireplaces, or the most delicate of chandeliers.

Why not browse through our stock of Victorian fireplaces for sale above and we also encourage you to see them in the flesh at our very own London showroom, with 14,000 sq ft of galleries to explore. Here are our full FAQs and please don’t hesitate to contact us for further information.