Victorian style is named for England's Queen Victoria and its heyday was from the 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. The style includes a plethora of floral designs that are feminine and lacy. The use of wallpaper (floral or formal), elaborate furniture carving, and rich trims and embellishments, with Oriental and Gothic touches mark the distinctive Victorian decor.
Victorian wood was usually stained dark. They used mahogany, oak and walnut to make their massive and elaborately carved furniture. Marble tops were added to many pieces.
Victorian style is still popular in some parts of the country, especially in areas that have old restored Victorian houses. Modern Victorian decor, however, tends to be less floral and less "heavy" than the original.