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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English Heavy Baluster Wine Glass, Hand-Blown, Queen Anne, Circa 1710
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good English, hand-blown, Heavy Baluster wine drinking glass, dating to the early 18th century, circa 1710, English queen Anne period. Heavy baluster glasses are rare and very collectable, representing the finest of English drinking glasses...
Glass
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Queen Ann Style Tankard
Located in VALENZA, IT
Queen Anne style tankard in solid silver in a conical shape chiseled with fluted motifs. The lid is also chiseled with fluted. Inside is placed a removable thermos to keep the drink ...
Silver
$272 / item
H 7.88 in Dm 4.34 in
Contemporary Hand Blown Serpentine Snake Martini Glass Liquor Cocktail Animal
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A stunning hand-blown creation by Simone Crestani, the Serpentine Martini Glass is a remarkable piece from the Serpentine Collection, blending artistry...
Glass
$230 / item
H 6.7 in Dm 4.34 in
Contemporary Hand Blown Bar Polpo Octopus Martini Glass Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Polpo Martini Glass' A Hand-Blown Martini Glass by Simone Crestani Polpo Martini Glass is one of the pieces from the Polpo Collection. The enveloping elegance of the Polpo Coll...
Glass
$1,503 / set
H 10.24 in Dm 5.91 in
Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Bottle "Alchemica Old Fashioned Set" Liquor Bar
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the *Alchemica Old Fashioned Set*, an exquisite trio of hand-blown glassware by the talented Simone Crestani. This sophisticated se...
Glass
$935 / set
H 10.24 in Dm 5.91 in
Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Bottle Alchemica Old Fashioned Set Liquor Bar
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the *Alchemica Old Fashioned Set*, an exquisite trio of hand-blown glassware by the talented Simone Crestani. This sophisticated se...
Glass
$159 / item
H 3.94 in W 3.55 in D 4.34 in
Contemporary Polpo Octopus Glass Hand-Blown Sea Creatures Ocean Playful Water
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Contemporary Polpo Glass Hand-Blown Glass Introducing the Polpo Glass, a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship by the renowned glass artist Simone Cre...
Glass
$230 / item
H 6.7 in Dm 4.53 in
Contemporary Hand Blown Alchemica Martini Glass Cocktail Bar Bubbles Joyful
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Alchemica Martini Glass, a breathtaking hand-blown creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This stunning glass is a standout piece from the imaginative Alchemica Collection...
Glass
$414 / set
H 8.27 in Dm 3.15 in
Contemporary Hand Blown Gajna Wine Glasses Chicken Farm Animal Playful Red White
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A Pair of Hand-Blown Wine Glasses by Simone Crestani The Gajna Wine Glasses are part of the whimsical and artistic Gajna Wine Collection, where playful design meets exceptional craf...
Glass
$142 / item
H 2.37 in Dm 3.35 in
Contemporary Hand Blown Alchemica Old Fashioned Glass Liquor Bar Cocktail Bubble
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Alchemica Old Fashioned Glass, a remarkable hand-blown creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite glass is a dist...
Glass
$266 / item
H 9.06 in Dm 4.53 in
Contemporary Polpo Octopus Hand-Blown Wine Glass Red Playful Elegant Sea Animal
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Polpo Hand-Blown Wine Glass" by Simone Crestani Introducing the Polpo Wine Glass, a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship by the ...
Glass
$230 / item
H 6.7 in Dm 3.15 in
Contemporary Hand Blown Alchemica Wine Glass Red White Liquor Bar Bubbles Chic
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Alchemica Wine Glass, a stunning hand-blown creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite glass is a standout piece from the innovative Alchemica Collection, where traditional wine drinking is transformed into a delightful art form. The Alchemica Wine Glass draws inspiration from the captivating world of chemical laboratory glassware...
Glass
$4,200 / set
H 6.75 in Dm 3.88 in
10 Hand Blown Crystal Mousseline Goblets Wine w/ Intaglio Cut Floral Decoration
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 10 tall and elegant hand blown crystal wine goblets feature a masterfully wheel cut Art Nouveau floral motif. Standing 6 3/4" tall, they feel substantial yet delicate, tr...
Crystal
$389 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 6.7 in
Wine carafe of hand-blown borosilicate glass from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
The wine decanter is an organically shaped hand-blown borosilicate glass carafe. The Pok collection celebrates the artistry of hand-crafted beadwork made by the Pokot women in Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd...
Blown Glass
20th Century Italian Silver Shaped Tray with Two Champagne Cups
Located in VALENZA, IT
Stylized and shaped silver tray in 800 silver made to support 2 champagne cups in sterling silver. The tray has a corded edge typical of the Queen Anne style. Tray by Bellotto Argent...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Queen Anne Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard Beer Mug 1704, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique Queen Anne Solid Silver Tankard with an elegant flued band around the body and a complementary fluted design on the domed lid. The chased design elements are en...
Sterling Silver
Antique Queen Anne Britannia Standard Silver Quart and a Half Tankard
By Robert Timbrell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Queen Anne English Britannia standard silver flat topped quart and a half tankard; an addition to our range of collectable 18th century silverware. This magnificent antique Queen Anne Britannia standard silver quart and a half tankard has a plain tapering cylindrical form onto a spreading collect style foot. The surface of this 18th century tankard...
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
Rare Queen Anne Heavy Baluster Wine Drinking Glass, English Circa 1700
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good English, hand-blown, Heavy Baluster wine drinking glass, dating to the late 17th century to very early in the 18th century, cir...
Glass