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.
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
$3,895
H 26.5 in W 17 in D 12 in
Large Antique Sevres Styled Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This quite large and substantial antique hand-painted porcelain vase is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in France in approximately 1880 in the Sevres style. The vase is done...
Bronze
Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Hand Painted Handled Vase by EW
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic Art Nouveau vase was realized in Austria circa 1910. It features a circular base with a gourd form body that ascends into a slender undulating neck and a sc...
Porcelain, Paint
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase with intricate floral motifs, showcasing traditional artistry for a striking centerpiece. We sell items as acquired, without restoring ...
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase Hand Painted
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Chinese porcelain ornamental oriental vase dating from the early 1900s. The vase is entirely hand painted, depicting flowers and birds. The vintage Chinese porcelain vase...
Porcelain
$640Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 3.94 in
A finely-decorated Satsuma earthenware Vase, gold gilt, hand-painted, 18/1900s
By Satsuma
Located in Skien, NO
A Japanese antique vase - finely-decorated / hand-painted Satsuma earthenware vase from ca. Meiji era (1868-1912) or late 19th/early 20th century, depicting temples amongst fjell and...
Earthenware, Stoneware
$695
H 9.13 in W 4.75 in D 3 in
Antique Royal Worcester Gilt Blush Porcelain Vase with Hand Painted Pheasants
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English porcelain vase. Made in 1900 by George Grainger & Company, a subsidiary of Royal Worcester from 1889 - 1902. With painted floral decor...
Porcelain
Chinese Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Chinese Hand-Painted Floral Porcelain Vase with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, perfect as a decorative accent or collectible. We sell items as acquired, without restoring or r...
Porcelain
$850
H 6.25 in Dm 3.5 in
Signed Antique Royal Vienna Style Porcelain Gilt & Hand Painted Cobalt Blue Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A signed antique Royal Vienna style porcelain vase. Entitled: "Geheimnis" (the German word for "Secret"). It has a hand painted central cartouche depicting a young maiden at a ...
Porcelain
$1,290 / set
H 8.25 in W 4.75 in D 30 in
Antique Austrian Royal Vienna Mythological Themed Hand Painted Vases Urns Pair
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality pair of Austrian Royal Vienna urns of outstanding quality, last half of the 19th century. The all around frieze superbl...
Porcelain
Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Vases
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th Century Chinese porcelain blue and white vases. Colors of each vase are not exactly the same and denote the age and hand painted technique.
Porcelain
Antique Painted and Parcel Gilt Porcelain Vase by Meissen
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vase was created by the world-famous Meissen porcelain factory. Meissen was established in the early 18th century, making it the first producer of hard-paste porcelain...
Porcelain
$248,251 / set
H 70.87 in Dm 18.12 in
Very Large Antique Austrian Painted Porcelain Vases Mythology Royal Vienna
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique Austrian Painted Porcelain Vases Mythology Royal Vienna Austrian, Late 19th Century Height 180cm, diameter 46cm An exceptional pair of late 19th century porcelai...
Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century Lead Vases
Located in London, GB
A FINE PAIR OF QUEEN ANNE LEAD VASES CAST WITH SATYR AND VENUS MASKS, ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN VAN NOST, CIRCA 1710.