And this Victorian-era staple is one of the best sofas for it; the perfect intersection of vintage charm and modern sensibility. So, what actually is a "fainting sofa"? Why the sudden resurgence?

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Victorian values don’t hold many positive ... Many proud owners of period homes are calling for smelling salts and a fainting ...

Maybe a stuffed bobcat from the 1960s? A Victorian fainting couch? You'll find them all at Phantasma, the new and delightfully strange shop that opened at the beginning of October on Creighton ...

Or even crazy? Or just rebelling against the social constraints of their time? Victorian Lettering: Jenna Blazevich They say Alice Christina Abbott’s weapon of choice was a cup of tea.

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My roommates and I found a large, Victorian-era place above a cocktail ... I decided to get creative and turn this tiny "fainting room" into a beautiful, functional living space.

From a fold-up desk to a tall gallery wall, here's how I transformed my Victorian-era "fainting room" into a functional and homey living space. Follow us on: ...

Ottomans, miniature chaise lounges and Victorian fainting couches reigned supreme ... Available in a variety of colourways and finishes, the Albert Sofa Beanbag can easily double up as a daybed ...