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.
XXI Century Large Italian Solid 800 silver Entree dish Queen Ann Style
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large solid silver Queen Anne style vegetable dish. The oblong shape is hand-shaped with embossed ribs that make it very bright and solid. A cord border has been welded on the outer ...
Silver
Antique Queen Anne Style English Sterling Silver Salver
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver salver in the Queen Anne style; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional antiq...
Sterling Silver
Italian Sterling Silver Queen Ann Style Salver
Located in VALENZA, IT
Italian Sterling Silver Queen Ann Style Salver Round salver in 925 Sterling silver made entirely by hand. The tray was obtained by modeling and hammering a thick sheet of sterling si...
Sterling Silver
Traditional English Georgian Sterling Silver Piecrust Salver Tray, 1967
By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth II sterling silver salver. Made by Wakely & Wheeler in London in 1967. Round with molded curvilinear piecrust rim; three leaf-capped volute-scroll supports. 1960s Georgian....
Sterling Silver
Vintage Eton Victorian Style Small Oval Silver Plated Trinket Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Eton Victorian Style Small Oval Silver Plated Trinket Dish. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 1" H x 9" W x 5.5" D.
Silver Plate
$325
H 3.25 in W 16 in D 14.5 in
W & SB English Regency Style Silver Plated Large Scallop Clam Shell Serving Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage W & SB English Regency Style Silver Plated Large Scallop Clam Shell Serving Dish. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 3.25" H x 16" W x ...
Silver Plate
George III Period (1764) Footed Sterling Silver Salver/Tray
By Richard Rugg
Located in New York, NY
George III Period, hoof-footed sterling silver salver/tray, London, year-hallmarked for 1764, Richard Rugg - maker. The salver is designed with a scroll and shell border, and has a l...
Sterling Silver
19th Century S. Kirk & Son Repoussé Sterling Silver Salver
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This elegant late 19th century silver salver was made by Baltimore, Maryland based silver manufacturer, S. Kirk & Son. The piece features an ornate chased floral shoulder finished wi...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver Lighter Ronson Queen Anne model 1950´s
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
A vintage Ronson silver plated 'Queen Anne' table lighter, mid 20th century, the heavily weighted elongated oval lighter with bead and gadroon decoration upon a waisted base; mark of...
Silver
$1,250 / set
H 7 in W 13.5 in D 10 in
Pair of Antique English Silver-Plate Three-Piece Entrée Servers, Sheffield
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
A pair of antique three-piece entrée servers and food warmers, crafted in Sheffield, England. Dating to the late Victorian or Edwardian era, this elegant pair embodies the opulence a...
Silver Plate
Traditional Georgian Sterling Silver Square Cartouche Salver Tray
By Currier & Roby, Howard & Co., New York
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Georgian sterling silver cartouche salver, ca 1910. Curvilinear square with molded rim; corner leaf-capped volute scroll supports. Fully marked including stamps for two N...
Sterling Silver
English Georgian Sterling Silver Shell & Scroll Salver, 1934
By C.J. Vander
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver salver. Made by CJ Vander Ltd in London in 1934. Cast scroll rim interspersed with scallop shells; 3 hoof supports. Fully marked including silver jubilee mar...
Sterling Silver
$7,500
H 1.5 in W 15 in D 15 in
Traditional English Georgian Sterling Silver Cartouche Salver Tray, 1955
By Pinder Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth II sterling silver salver tray. Made by Pinder Bros in Sheffield in 1955. Square cartouche with curvilinear corners and molded rim. Corner leaf-capped volute scroll support...
Sterling Silver
$1,995 / set
H 9 in W 16 in D 9 in
Pair of Antique Silver Plated Dixon & Sons Sheffield Covered Entree Servers
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique silver plated covered entree servers was made in Sheffield England by the James Dixon and Sons Company in circa 1880 in the period V...
Silver Plate, Brass
$450
H 5 in W 24.5 in D 12.5 in
Antique Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Large Twin Handle Serving Dish Platter
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Large Twin Handle Serving Dish Platter with Glass Pyrex Liner. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H x 24.5" W x 12.5" D.
Silver Plate
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H 0.99 in W 16.93 in L 0.99 in
'Queen Anne Design' Antique Sterling Silver Tray by Barker Brothers from 1915
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Chester in 1915 by Barker Brothers Ltd., this Sterling Silver Tray is oval with Queen Anne fluting and inset handles. The tray measures 17"(43cm) handle to handle, 11.5...
Sterling Silver
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H 3.59 in Dm 12.72 in
Queen Anne Antique Sterling Silver Tazza 1706 Serving Platter Dish 18th Century
By John Wisdome
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Queen Anne solid silver tazza with an engraved crest in the centre. The rim of this antique tazza is embellished with a chased gadroon edge and the spread foot has a ch...
Sterling Silver
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H 4.34 in W 7.88 in D 4.93 in
18th Century Britannia Standard Silver Porringer, Antique Queen Anne
By Lawrence Jones
Located in VALENZA, IT
An antique Queen English Britannia silver porringer This antique George I Britannia standard silver porringer has a circular rounded form. The lower portion of this antique porringer...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Two Handled Tea Tray, Queen Anne Style, Antique George V
By John Henry Potter
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver two handled tea tray made in the Queen Anne style; an addition to our silver tray collection. This fine antique Geor...
Silver, Sterling Silver