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.
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$2,200 / set
A Pair of Queen Anne Gilt Candle Sconces
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of Queen Anne style gilt framed mirrored sconces of good quality having lovely water gilt and burnished molded frames with re-entrant top corners, faux mercury glass plate and...
Giltwood
Lovely Pair of 18th C Scallop Base English Brass Queen Anne Candlesticks
Located in Flourtown, PA
Lovely pair of 18th century bold scallop base English brass Queen Anne Candlesticks. Circa 1750. Nicely tooled underside of base.
Brass
Wonderful Pair of 18th Cent. English Brass 6 Lobed Base Queen Anne Candlesticks
Located in Flourtown, PA
Wonderful pair of 18th century English Brass 6 Lobed Base Queen Anne Candlesticks. Nicely Seamed. Circa 1740.
Brass
Pair of 18th Century English Brass Queen Anne Candlesticks
Located in Flourtown, PA
Pair of 18th century English brass Queen Anne Candlesticks. Square Base with cut or chamfered corners. Seamed. Circa 1740. Age crack in one base.
Brass
Pair of 18th Century English Brass Scallop Base Queen Anne Candlesticks
Located in Flourtown, PA
Pair of 18th century English Brass Scallop Base Queen Anne Candlesticks. Circa 1740.
Brass
Great Pair of English 18th Century Brass Queen Anne Scalloped Base Candlesticks
Located in Flourtown, PA
Great Pair of English 18th Century Brass Queen Anne Scalloped Base Candlesticks. Wonderful scalloped edge with matching fluted knop and top. Circa 1765.
Brass
Pair of English Queen Anne Cannon Barrel Brass 18th Century Candlesticks
Located in Flourtown, PA
Pair of English Queen Anne Cannon Barrel Brass 18th century candlesticks with wonderful wedding band design. Shaft attaches to a sealed threaded base. Working push ups. Circa 1720.
Brass
Pair of 18th Century English Brass Queen Anne Candlesticks
Located in Flourtown, PA
Pair of 18th century English brass Queen Anne Candlesticks. Square Base with cut or chamfered corners. Seamed. Circa 1740.
Brass
Sweet Pair of 18th Century English Brass Queen Anne Petal Base Candlesticks
Located in Flourtown, PA
Sweet pair of 18th century English Brass Queen Anne petal base candlesticks. Wonderful Condition. Circa 1750. Similar examples in 'Domestic Metalwork' by Gentle and Feild.
Brass
Quality antique Queen Ann brass candlestick
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Queen Ann brass candlestick, having a quality original antique Queen Ann brass candlestick. D. 1705
Brass
Pair of 18th Century English Brass Queen Anne Square Base Candlesticks
Located in Flourtown, PA
Pair of 18th century English brass Queen Anne square base candlesticks. Circa 1740. These lovely candlesticks have a seamed shaft with a 6 step base and are nicely tooled on the unde...
Brass
Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Pair of Brass Candlesticks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English Queen Anne, mid-18th century, pair of brass candlesticks. Square bases, ring turned shaft; shaped bases accented by multiple dot borders. One lacks ejector push rod; otherwis...
Brass
XX Century Italian Sterling Silver TELESCOPIC 2 light Candelabra
By Vavassori
Located in VALENZA, IT
Telescopic octagonal candelabra with 2 flames. The candelabra has a stepped square/octagonal base. In the center of the base a recess has been made where a round bushing has been welded from which an octagonal stem starts. On this stem slides the structure with 2 arms which has 2 small detachable candle holders with handles...
Sterling Silver
Queen Anne Period Britannia Standard Silver Pair Of Candlesticks - London 1709
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in 1709 by Matthew Cooper I, this very handsome pair of Queen Anne period, Antique Brittania Standard Silver Candlesticks, are octagonal in shape, and feature engraved shi...
Britannia Standard Silver
Pair of English Queen Anne Brass Candlesticks
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of English Queen Anne brass candlesticks.
Pair of English Carved Giltwood Torchère Stands or Pedestals
By James Moore
Located in London, GB
A good pair of candle stands in the manner of James Moore Constructed in well carved giltwood, rising from ‘S’ form tripartite scrolled feet, dressed with foliates, supporting lot...
Giltwood
Pair of English Queen Anne Brass Candlesticks
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of English Queen Anne brass candlesticks with octagonal base.
Pair of English Queen Anne Brass Candlesticks
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of English Queen Anne brass candlesticks with faceted base.
Vintage Regency Gilt Palm Wall Candle Sconce
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the exotic grandeur of this exquisite Vintage Regency Gilt Palm Wall Candle Sconce. Masterfully crafted, this sconce features a captivating palm tree motif...
Metal
Pair of Bronze Cherub Figural Candle Sconces
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Bronze Cherub Figural Candle Sconces. Measure 7" in width x 4" in depth x 12" in height.
Bronze
Lovely pair of antique Victorian brass candlesticks
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely pair of antique Victorian brass candlesticks having a pair of antique Victorian brass candlesticks with a turned shaped column on a stepped base. D. 1890
Brass
Italian Silver Gilt 5 Arm Candle Wall Sconce, Pair
Located in San Angelo, TX
Unique and simple pair of silver gilt Italian 5 Arm Candle Wall Sconces that feature antique Italian bobeches. These are lightweight and are neutral toned making them perfect for man...
Metal
Pair Of 18th Century Italian Candlesticks
Located in Ongar, GB
A lovely pair of 18th century Italian candlesticks made from carved wood. With layers of beautiful polychrome paint and traces of original gold gilding. Please contact us for a wor...
Wood
$895
H 7.63 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Antique 18th Century George II English Brass Petal Base Single Candlestick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique George II English candlestick. With a 8 lobed petal base, turned shaft, and integral bobeche. Simply a fine period candlestick! Dat...
Brass
$970 / set
H 6.11 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
A Pair of 2 Lovely Brass Candlesticks, Late Baroque, Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Pair of 2 Lovely Brass Candlesticks, Late Baroque, Early 18th Century A charming pair of Late Baroque Candlesticks in a beautifully rich brass. Typical Late Baroque ornamentation ...
Brass
$2,750 / set
H 29 in W 15 in D 9 in
Large Pair Venetian Gilt & Polychromed Tole Candle Sconces Italy, circa 1890s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of Venetian Gilt & Polychromed Tole Candle Sconces Italy, circa 1890s 26" H x 15" W x 9" D This impressive pair of late 19th-century Venetian wall sconces exemplifies th...
Wrought Iron
$895
H 7.63 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Antique 18th Century George II English Brass Petal Base Single Candlestick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English candlestick. With a 8 lobed petal base, a turned shaft, and an integral bobeche. Simply a fine period candlestick! Date: M...
Brass
Pair of English Queen Anne Brass Candlesticks
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of English Queen Anne brass candlesticks.
A Pair of Late Baroque Candlesticks, Brass, Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Pair of Late Baroque Candlesticks, Brass. Made during the early 18th Century. A beautiful pair of late baroque candlesticks, in a warm tone of brass. In the Late Baroque of the ea...
Brass
Pair 18th c. Brass Candlesticks. England
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair 18thc. Brass candlesticks. England 18thc. [9.5h x 5w x 5d]
Brass
Circa 1910 English Edwardian Pair of Brass Candlesticks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1910 Edwardian pair of brass candlesticks, English. A handsome pair in the Queen Anne Revival style. Cast & spun brass. Petal bases. Note the "modern" push-rods. 7.25" h., 4" d...
Brass
English Queen Anne octagonal base brass candlestick, 1710-20
Located in Chicago, IL
Core cast Queen Anne hexagonal base brass candlestick. The design features a hexagonal candle cup on a waisted pedestal, which sits above an hexagonal trumpet form shaft and suppress...
Brass
Stunning pair of antique Queen Ann quality brass candlesticks
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning pair of antique Queen Ann quality brass candlesticks having a quality original pair of antique Queen Ann petal base brass candlesticks
Brass
Quality pair of antique Queen Ann brass candlesticks
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality pair of antique Queen Ann brass candlesticks having a quality original pair of antique Queen Ann petal base brass candlesticks D. 1705
Brass
18th Century Pair of English Queen Anne Brass Candlesticks
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of c. 1730 English Queen Anne turned brass candlesticks with incut corners to the bases. 6.75” h. x 3.75 x 3.75.
Brass
Pair of 18th Century English Queen Anne Brass Candle Sticks with Shaped Stems
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This pair of English 18th century Queen Anne brass candle sticks feature beautifully shaped stems on round softly stepped bases. The brass wheb...
Brass
Pair of Glass Hurricane Candle Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming pair of hurricane candle stands crafted with hand blown glass in a classic form with etched floral designs all around.
Glass
Pair of Queen Anne Brass Candlesticks with Bobesh, 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Queen Anne cast brass baluster shaft candlesticks with bobesh, peened to a four lobe petal base. Birmingham England, circa 1750. Materials: Brass Dimensions: 3-1/2” W ...
Brass
Pair of 18th Century Queen Anne Brass Candlesticks
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Nice scalloped design. Measures: 8" tall and 4.5" base diameter. Seamed construction and in overall very nice condition with only one small dent to the top of one stick, as pictured.
Brass
Pair of CJ Vander English Silver Tapersticks Candlesticks in Queen Anne Style
By C.J. Vander
Located in New York, NY
Pair of multi-faceted English cast silver tapersticks/ candlesticks, by illustrious designer CJ Vander in the Queen Anne style and from 1970. Measuring 5.7” ...
Sterling Silver
Early 18th Century English Brass Candlesticks
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding pair of English brass candlesticks was crafted during the reign of William III, with elements of William and Mary period blended with the burgeoning delicacy of the Queen Anne style. Each stick bears a tapering hexagonal stem resting atop a square-form base terminating in delicately scrolling feet. Such a charming pair of candlesticks would have been used on the candle rests of secretaries and cabinets to provide a source of light. Such early brass candlesticks...
Brass
Queen Anne Brass Candlesticks
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of English Queen Anne turned brass candlesticks with stepped and lobed bases.
Brass