This affluence inevitably led to a rich culture — a flowering of literature, art, fashion, jewelry, architecture and interior design. Victorian interior design was known for orderliness and ornamentation. The dining room was the second most important room with the sideboard as the focal point that had to be ornately decorated and filled with objects of conversation. But once guests were settled, it was the dining table that was the star and it was not spared from the excess. * * *Victorian silver and other items featured are available at AC+632/Firma, 2/F Greenbelt 5 Ayala Center, Makati.

Source: Philippine Star December 07, 2019 16:02 UTC