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Queen Anne Furniture

QUEEN ANNE STYLE

Although named for the last Stuart monarch of England, antique Queen Anne furniture, with its curvy cabriole legs and pad feet, has its origins in the earlier reign of King William III, which began in 1689 and ended with his death in 1702. Later evolving during Anne’s rule from 1702–14, the style would continue to influence design in the decades after her death.

Sometimes called late Baroque or early Georgian, Queen Anne chairs, bedroom furniture and tables are subdued yet ornate and characterized by a graceful blend of influences ranging from Asian design to classical motifs. Furnishings of this era — with their curvilinear supports and novel emphasis on comfort and versatility — are marked by a shift away from the more opulent and angular William and Mary style.

Chairs designed in the Queen Anne style are more functional and lightweight than their predecessors. They often feature a vase or fiddle-shaped splat, which refers to the central vertical back element, in order to support the spine and plush cushions. Craftsmen of the era predominantly worked in walnut, maple and pine. Any embellishments they introduced in their furnishings were frequently minimal and refined and expressed by way of modest flourishes such as shells or scrolls. Some pieces were more lavish with “japanned” finishes, or varnished interpretations of East Asian lacquer art. Almost every piece of furniture, whether a tea table or desk, included S-shaped, animalistic cabriole legs that end in a paw or claw-and-ball form.

These qualities made Queen Anne furniture popular throughout Europe and North America. Boston and Philadelphia became hubs for the production of this style of furniture, spurred by the arrival of British artisans who fostered a market for well-heeled colonists. While the showier Chippendale style later surpassed it in popularity, Queen Anne’s simple elegance still draws an enduring appreciation.

Find a collection of antique Queen Anne dining tables, seating, cabinets and other authentic period furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Queen Anne
19th Century Queen Anne Lacquer Secretary Desk
Located in Naples, FL
A museum quality fine antique for your special home. The bookcase with duel arched molded hood is surmounted by three turned urn-form finials above a straight case fitted with a pair of beveled mirror hinged doors with serpentine tops above two candle-slides with bronze button pulls; it rests on a conforming secretary with a slant-fronted hinged fall concealing a hinged door flanked by three pigeon holes over three drawers on each side; case is fitted with two half-drawers flanked by pullout rests for the fall; two full drawers each mounted with reticulated bronze bat...
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Early 1900s British Antique Queen Anne Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Queen Anne Lacquer Secretary Desk
19th Century Queen Anne Lacquer Secretary Desk

19th Century Queen Anne Lacquer Secretary Desk

Pair of Japanned Side Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting pair of carved and painted Portuguese-style side chairs in the Chinese taste with Japanned finished surfaces showing very decorative figural and floral designs, on a saffr...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Queen Anne Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanned Side Chairs
Pair of Japanned Side Chairs

Pair of Japanned Side Chairs

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Queen Anne furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Queen Anne furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Queen Anne furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Portugal, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,750 and tops out at $44,845 while the average work can sell for $23,298.

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