Another thing that makes a Victorian table stand out from other table types is the fact that the furniture piece is decorated with a number of flourishes. Keep in mind, Victorian furniture was named after Queen Victoria. So it should be no surprise that these pieces of furniture are very fancily decorated with sweeping flourishes and accents. When you are making furniture that is meant to pay homage to a queen you want to make sure it is as beautiful and decorative as you can to do that queen justice. No little extra or accent is too much for a Victorian dining table. Chances are you have seen many a Victorian table that has a display of beautiful roses carved right into the wood.