After Queen Victoria’s death in 1901, her eldest son Edward VII ascended the throne. Although his reign lasted only 10 years until the outbreak of the First World War, it was marked by pivotal changes in society and the economy. They, in turn, entailed shifts in cultural life, fashion, architecture, applied art, etc., which now allows us to talk about the so-called Edwardian style. By the way, Edwardian antiques are the last true antiques since their age exceeds the required 100 years. Pieces that are ‘younger’ are rather vintage than antique.
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