The Victorian 1868

An Eclectic Shop & Artist Studio in Palmer, MA

"Swanky olde furniture, decorative paints & an artsy good time!"

As you enter our lovely Queen Anne Victorian you will immediately be greeted with the fresh aromatic scents of our 1803 Candles & Center St. Soaps that are on display! You will be surrounded by elegance, a cozy style & charm around every corner and lovely music playing daily from the 1920’s!
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Travel back in time at the Victorian

All of the rooms are individually decorated with subtle and dramatic uses of color, rich fabrics, vintage laces, various pieces of the owners art collection, books for viewing & period furnishings throughout.

Built in 1868 by Ebenezer & Mary Brown, this home is full of intricate mill work and door hardware, stained glass windows, high ceilings, ornate fireplaces and original chandeliers!

The Victorian is meant to be more than a shop and studio. It’s a place where you can leisurely stroll through the halls and rooms at a slowed pace, take a seat in any chair or sofa and just relax a bit. Have a cup of coffee or tea and admire your surroundings. Enjoy the colors, the art, the books, the sounds, the scents…escape for a while.

Chatting with the owners John & Julia about projects your working on or thinking of working on are always welcome!

For all your furniture restoration projects

Fusion Mineral Paints

We offer a wide variety of Fusion Mineral Paint products including refinishing materials that will help bring your old pieces to life again!

Visit our workshops page to learn more!

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Beauty, history and charm

1868

The house is built in Depot Village, Palmer

2021

The house is purchased by John & Julia Dias

2023

After extensive restoration, the Victorian opens to the public!

If you’re looking for fine, handmade, custom wood furnishings visit our son Jonathan’s website:

www.valleywoodworksma.com

His business is located in the lower level below the shop!

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A beautifully curated experience

If you love Downton Abbey & The Gilded Age, you’ll enjoy our Downton Abbey Room in the back of the house, where you can sit and enjoy any of the books in our collection!

We are a small family owned shop that offers quality painter’s products, painted furniture, unfinished wood items, unique handmade gifts & crafts by local artisans, soy based scented candles & soaps, vintage matchstick boxes, stationary, sassy vintage towels, home décor and more!