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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Old English Engraved Exterior Silver Plate Walker & Hall Tankard
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your collection with the exquisite charm of our Old English Silver Plate Queen Anne Tankard by Walker & Hall. The exterior boasts a rich sil...
Silver Plate
English Silver Plate Engraved Exterior Queen Anne Tankard
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of our Old English Silver Plate Queen Anne Tankard, an extraordinary piece featuring a captivating blend of ...
Gold, Silver Plate
$995
H 2.5 in W 24 in D 9.75 in
Antique English Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Engraved Weave Decor
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This rectangular silver plated gallery serving tray shows no maker's mark, but originated from England and dating to approximately 1920 and done in an Edwardian style. The tray has a...
Silver Plate
$1,499
H 3.5 in W 24 in D 16 in
Large Antique Engraved Sheffield England Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large serpentine shaped silver plated serving tray was made in Sheffield England in roughly 1910 in the period Edwardian style. This plated tray has a deep gallery with cutout h...
Copper
English Sheffield Silver-Plated Footed Mirror Plateau
Located in New Orleans, LA
English Sheffield silver-plated footed mirror plateau.
Sheffield Plate
Ornate Silver-Plated Engraved Serving Tray
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This antique silver-plated tray is a standout piece thanks to its intricate, hand-engraved scrollwork that covers nearly the entire surface. The swirling floral patterns are exceptio...
Silver Plate
Rogers Antique Styled Silver Plated Engraved Serving Tray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver plated serving tray was made by Rogers of Canada in approximately 1960 in an Edwardian antique style. The tray has a simple series of indentations around the raised outer...
Copper
$995
H 1.5 in W 29.5 in D 19 in
Antique Victorian Styled Scalloped Oval Silver Plated Engraved Serving Tray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique styled silver plated serving tray was made by the Roger's Bros. of the United States in approximately 1950 in a Victorian styl...
Copper
Vintage English Silver Plate Table Bell by Walker & Hall, 1962
By Elkington & Co., Walker & Hall, Tiffany & Co., Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage English silver plate table bell. In silver plate with a black wooden handle. Marked to the side of the bell with Walker & Hall's maker's mark. Simply a wonderful En...
Silver Plate
Walker & Hall 1906 Sheffield England Silverplate Salver Footed Tray Plateau
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is an elegant fine quality three footed Walker & Hall Sheffield salver with a lovely art nouveau raised floral and foliate decoration edging the ...
Silver Plate
$1,038
H 3.15 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
Victorian English Wooden Box With A Complete Silver-Plated Flatware
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Elegant English silver-plated flatware service, comprising 12 fruit place settings (knives and forks) and 12 fish place settings (knives and forks), produced between 1880 and 1885 by...
Silver Plate
$253Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.7 in W 3.55 in D 5.91 in
English Silver Mug Antique Cup Silver Plated Jug Handled Plain Drink Tankard
Located in Wembley, GB
English Silver-Plated Mug or Tankard with Handle, Mid-20th Century A handsome English silver-plated mug or tankard, dating from the mid-20th century, featuring a smooth cylindrical f...
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$899 / set
H 2.75 in W 14 in D 10.75 in
Antique English Silver Plated & Ornately Engraved Boxed Fish Set: 24 Pieces
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique boxed set of silver plated flatware is hallmarked, but the specific maker could not be identified. It is presumed this fish set was made in England in approximately 1920...
Silver Plate
Antique Martin, Hall & Co. English Silver Plate Tea Set
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality English Rococo-style 6-piece Martin Hall & Co. silver plate tea/coffee set with associated tray. Large tray with coffee and...
Silver Plate, Copper
Antique English Georgian Silver Teapot
Located in Sheffield, MA
Serve the next cup of tea in this elegant classic fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver teapot in the Queen Anne style. With wood handle and finial, the lower portion of this fine teapot is embossed fluted decoration accented with subtly elevated rounded projections. Search terms: Georgian teapot, Edwardian teapot...
Silver
Pair of Victorian Entrée Dishes in Silver Plated J.H.Potter
By John Henry Potter
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. Elega...
Sheffield Plate
English Silver Plate Tea Service to Honor H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
English silver plate Queen Anne style tea service with crown embellishment and gadrooning on the lower body. Each piece is marked with what you see in image 10-- "The Queen's Collect...
Silver Plate