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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Walnut longcase Clock Langley Bradley
Located in Folkestone, GB
An very fine quality burr walnut longcase clock from the Quenn Anne period with exceptionally well patinated case. With moulded stepped cornice above a fretwork border and silvered d...
Walnut
$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
17th Century Charles II Month-going longcase clock by John Greenhill
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An exceptionally rare and highly important month-going longcase clock by John Greenhill of Ashford, Kent, dating to circa 1680. The exceptional rarity of this longcase clock becomes...
Brass
Rare Pair of 18th century Brass Queen Anne Swirl Base Candlesticks
Located in Flourtown, PA
Rare Pair of 18th century Brass Queen Anne Swirl Base Candlesticks. Circa 1765. Seamed and nicely tooled underside. Slight repairs at underside of base.
Brass
Pair Of Very Tall 18th Century English Brass Queen Anne Petal Base Candlesticks
Located in Flourtown, PA
Pair of Very Tall 18th Century English Brass Queen Anne Petal Base Candlesticks. Nice deep dished top, fluted knop. Nicely tooled on the underside. Circa 1750.
Brass
Victorian English Inkwell in Silver Plated, Queen Anne Style
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Refin...
Crystal, Silver Plate
Victorian 'Monteith' Sterling Silver Bowl Hallmarked in 1890 with Removable Rim
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1890 by Aldwinckle & Slater, this striking, Victorian, antique sterling silver bowl, is in the 'Monteith' style, with a removable scalloped rim, lion mask dro...
Sterling Silver
Fine 18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Eight-Day Longcase Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Early 18th-Century Burr Walnut Longcase Clock, Circa 1705-1710. England This magnificent early 18th-century English longcase clock exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship and timeless...
Brass
Single 18th Century English Queen Anne Brass Candlestick
Located in Flourtown, PA
Single 18th century English Queen Anne Brass Candlestick. Circa 1740. Square base with chamfered corners. Seamed.
Brass
Single 18th Century English Queen Anne Brass Candlestick
Located in Flourtown, PA
Single 18th century English Queen Anne Brass Candlestick. Circa 1740. Square base with chamfered corners. Seamed.
Brass
Fine 18th Century English Queen Anne Brass Candlestick
Located in Flourtown, PA
Fine 18th century English Queen Anne Brass Candlestick. Circa 1740. Great Condition.
Brass
Single 18th Century English/Dutch Brass Shell Base Candlestick
Located in Flourtown, PA
Single 18th century English/Dutch Brass Shell Base Candlestick. Circa 1750. Base detaches from shaft. Shaft has nice original hand turned thread. Bobeche is integral to the body of t...
Brass
Great Signed 18th Century English Silver Form Brass Shell Base Candlestick
Located in Flourtown, PA
Great Signed 18th Century English Silver Form Brass Shell Base Candlestick. Seamed. Circa 1750. Signed SWD.
Brass
Single 18th century English Queen Anne Brass Petal Base Candlestick
Located in Flourtown, PA
Single 18th century English Queen Anne Brass Petal Base Candlestick. Circa 1740.
Brass
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
Antique English Porcelain Gilt & Painted Three-Piece Urn / Vase Garniture Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This elegant three-piece Antique English porcelain garniture set was made in England in the 19th century and consists of a central uncovered urn accompanied by two smaller matching s...
Gold
Snuffbox with English Queen Anne style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal snuff box in gilded 925/1000 silver with English Queen Anne style borders and sides with fired enamels painted like lapis lazuli stone. On the lid, a very fine fire-enamell...
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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
Pair Of 18th Century English Queen Anne Brass Petal Base Candlesticks
Located in Flourtown, PA
Pair of 18th century English Queen Anne Brass Petal Base Candlesticks. Seamed. Nicely tooled on the underside. 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.
Brass
Queen Anne Antique Sterling Silver Porringer / Bowl / Bleeding Bowl, 1710
By James Rood
Located in London, GB
An excellent Queen Anne solid silver bleeding bowl / dish with a magnificent pierced handle. The bowl has a slightly bellied shape with a narrow straight...
Sterling Silver
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
Antique Austrian Hand Painted / Gilt Decorated Porcelain Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing an exquisite pair of antique Austrian porcelain vases, meticulously hand painted and gilt decorated with floral and foliat...
Gold
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
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 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
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
Exquisite Pair Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Decorative Vases
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite pair of antique hand-painted porcelain vases showcases remarkable artistry and delicate charm. Each vase features a beautifully painted exterior adorned with roses, fl...
Porcelain
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
Single 18th century English Brass Queen Anne Side Ejector Candlestick
Located in Flourtown, PA
Single 18th century English Brass Queen Anne Side Ejector Candlestick. Lovely petal base and wedding band design. All Original. Circa 1740. Great Condition.
Brass
Single 18th century Queen Anne Brass Candlestick
Located in Flourtown, PA
Single 18th century Queen Anne Brass Candlestick. Circa 1740. Seamed. Cute size. Great Condition.
Brass
Single 18th Century English Brass Queen Anne Scalloped Base Candlestick
Located in Flourtown, PA
Single 18th century English Brass Queen Anne Scalloped Base Side Ejector Candlestick. All original. Circa 174.
Brass
Lovely Tall Single 18th Century English Brass Queen Anne Candlestick
Located in Flourtown, PA
Lovely Tall Single 18th Century English Brass Queen Anne Candlestick. Nice 6 Lobed Base. Seamed. Circa 1740.
Brass
Single 18th Century English Queen Anne Brass Candlestick
Located in Flourtown, PA
Single 18th century English Queen Anne Brass Candlestick. Circa 1740. Square base with chamfered corners. Seamed.
Brass
Single 18th Century English Queen Anne Brass Candlestick
Located in Flourtown, PA
Single 18th century English Queen Anne Brass Candlestick. Circa 1740. Square base with chamfered corners. Seamed.
Brass
Pair Of 19th Century English Brass Queen Anne Style Swirl Base Candlesticks
Located in Flourtown, PA
Pair of 19th century English Brass Queen Anne Style Swirl base Candlesticks. Circa 1870. Cast brass. Great condition.
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
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. Removable bobeches. Great condition.
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
Pillbox Queen Victoria English style Shaped Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped pillbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand-painted fired enameled miniature. Queen Victoria English style second half of the 19th century. Measurements cm. 2.2 ...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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
Snuff Box Octagonal English Queen Anne style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal snuff box in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with borders in the English Queen Anne style and sides with translucent fired enamels on ...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Queen Anne Britannia Standard Silver Porringer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Queen Anne English Britannia silver porringer, an addition to our 18th century silverware collection. This antique Queen Anne Britannia standard silver* porringer has a circular rounded form. The lower portion of this 18th century silver porringer bowl is embellished with chased alternating fluted decoration accented with engraved foliate motifs. The upper portion is encircled with a chased rope twist decorated girdle flanked with engraved foliate and scalloped motifs. The decoration to the anterior surface incorporates a cartouche bordered with scale motif diaper pattern and large scrolling designs, all surmounted with a figural cherub mask between a pair of wings. The cartouche displays a contemporary engraved coat of arms with scrolling leaf mantling and helm, all below a crest of an escallop. This silver porringer bowl is fitted with two cast S-scroll handles, featuring plain thumbpieces and scrolling terminals. The underside of the porringer bears the engraved initials 'RR'. Britannia silver, The Britannia silver standard of 958 (95.84% of fine silver), denoted by the icon of the seated Britannia holding an oval shield, was introduced by William III in 1697. This was to indicate the slightly higher standard of silver from sterling silver standard of 925 (92.5% of fine silver). Condition: This antique silver porringer...
Britannia Standard Silver
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
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
Desk Box with Wonderful Scalloped Interior
Located in West Chester, PA
Queen Anne desk box with scalloped interior on bracket feet. Made of pine with old mahogany finish. Probably New York.
Pine
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.