A Conservatory is a glazed room or garden structure designed to maximise natural light while providing a comfortable space for relaxation, entertaining or displaying plants. Originating in the seventeenth century as buildings for protecting exotic plants, conservatories evolved into elegant living spaces during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Antique conservatories often feature decorative cast iron, timber or stone detailing and are ideally furnished with wicker, rattan, Lloyd Loom or painted furniture, complemented by antique lighting and decorative accessories.