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Queen Anne Platters and Serveware

QUEEN ANNE STYLE

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.

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Style: Queen Anne
XXI Century Large Italian Solid 800 silver Entree dish Queen Ann Style
XXI Century Large Italian Solid 800 silver Entree dish Queen Ann Style

XXI Century Large Italian Solid 800 silver Entree dish Queen Ann Style

By Bellotto Argenterie

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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 ...

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Antique Queen Anne Style English Sterling Silver Salver

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Italian Sterling Silver Queen Ann Style Salver
Italian Sterling Silver Queen Ann Style Salver

Italian Sterling Silver Queen Ann Style Salver

By Bellotto Argenterie

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...

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2010s Italian Queen Anne Platters and Serveware

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Queen Anne platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs.

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