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.
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Double Pipe Holder
Located in VALENZA, IT
Queen Anne style double pipe holder in solid silver. The pipe holders have a round fluted base pods and are fixed on the silver tray with small bolts that are removable for cleanin...
Silver
Victorian 'Monteith' Sterling Silver Bowl Hallmarked in 1890 with Removable Rim
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1890 by Aldwinckle & Slater, this striking, Victorian, antique sterling silver bowl, is in the 'Monteith' style, with a removable scalloped rim, lion mask dro...
Sterling Silver
American Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Six Piece Tea and Coffee Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique American sterling silver six piece tea and coffee service in the Queen Anne style; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional antique American sterling silver six piece tea and coffee set consists of a spirit kettle, teapot, coffee pot, cream jug, covered sugar bowl and slop basin/bowl. The pieces of this American silver tea service...
Sterling Silver
Queen Anne Provincial Britannia Silver Tankard, John Elston, Exeter, 1713
Located in Savannah, GA
A Queen Anne provincial Britannia standard silver tankard, Exeter 1713 by John Elston I. Fully marked to the body with the figure of Britannia and lion head erased; castle with thr...
Silver
1705 Britannia Standard Silver Chocolate Pot
By Andrew Raven
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Queen Anne English Britannia standard silver chocolate pot, an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Queen Anne Britannia standard silver* chocolate pot has a plain tapering cylindrical form with a subtly flared moulded base. The plain body of this antique hot chocolate pot...
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Teapot by W.G. Keight, Queen Anne Style
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver teapot in the Queen Anne style, part of our diverse teaware collection. This impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver teapot has been modelled in the Queen Anne style onto an oval collet foot. The lower portion of this fine teapot is embellished with batwing style embossed fluted decoration accented with subtly elevated rounded projections. The upper portion of the body is encircled with a narrow band reflecting the same fluted decoration, all in a swirl design. The Edwardian teapot is fitted with a hinged domed cover, which features further fluted decoration. The cover is surmounted by a carved, shaped fluted painted wood and sterling silver finial. This Queen Anne style teapot...
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Silver Kettle Queen Ann Style
Located in VALENZA, IT
Kettle in 800 solid silver, octagonal shape with handle and feet. The classic octagonal body of the Queen Ann style rests on its support with 4 legs, always octagonal. The warmer is ...
Silver
Queen Anne Antique Sterling Silver Porringer / Bowl / Bleeding Bowl, 1710
By James Rood
Located in London, GB
An excellent Queen Anne solid silver bleeding bowl / dish with a magnificent pierced handle. The bowl has a slightly bellied shape with a narrow straight...
Sterling Silver
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
$14,950 / set
H 15 in W 7.38 in D 8.5 in
Early 20th Century Five-Piece Louis XV Style Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine early 20th century five-piece Louis XV style sterling silver tea and coffee service set. The finely chased ovoid shaped ...
Silver
Reproduction of Paul Revere Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in East Hampton, NY
Reproduction of Paul Revere sterling silver bowl. Engraved "Rosemary Lee 1957.
Silver
$3,689
H 7.09 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
'Queen Anne' Design Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Biscuit Box by Barnards
By Barnards
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1889 by Barnards, this attractive Victorian, antique, sterling silver biscuit box, has swirled and sunken half fluting, in the Queen Anne style. It has a flus...
Sterling Silver
German Silver Gilt Tea and Coffee Service, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Of antique form and decoration, the neck of the kettle with chased masks with fruit and foliage, the lip of the spout with a stylized mask terminating below with another mask. The li...
Silver
English Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Holder Case
Located in New York, NY
An English Art Deco period sterling silver cigarette (or other) holder case, circa early-20th century, England. Marked 'Sterling' on inside; please see last image.
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Sterling Silver Classical Style Four Piece Tea / Coffee Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Exquisite early 20th-century Tiffany Sterling Silver Classical Style Four-Piece Tea/Coffee Service. Each piece is a testament to Tiffany's re...
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
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Set, American Colonial
Located in Sheffield, MA
Tiffany & company four-piece sterling silver coffee and tea set, circa 1940. Comprised of coffee pot, tea pot, sugar and creamer, all with faceted corners and monogrammed 'PPB', ...
Sterling Silver
$5,500
H 8.5 in W 12 in D 7.25 in
Antique Repoussé Sterling Silver Pedestal Bowl Fruit and Flower Motif
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This exquisite early 20th century Loring Andrews sterling silver footed bowl features hand chased repoussé decoration consisting of multiple flowers, strawberries and grape clusters ...
Sterling Silver
$529Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.76 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in
Antique Sterling Silver Bowl Small Fruit Basket Relief Pictori Decorative Object
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique silver bowl small fruit basket with relief, openwork decorative object hallmarked sterling silver oval bon bon dish bowl intricate cut out ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tea Set
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer you this sterling silver tea set by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1874. This one hundred and fifty years old set has been ...
Sterling Silver
Large Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co. Modernist Styled Art Deco Era Bowl
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sterling silver bowl was made for Tiffany & Co. in the United States in circa 1930 in a Modernist style. This is a large and considerably heavy example for this style of bow...
Sterling Silver
Robert Cooper London 1708 Silver chamberstick Queen Anne Britannia standard
By Robert Cooper
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Queen Anne Britannia standard silver chamberstick London 1708 Robert Cooper. The early form chamberstick on gadroon border base, broad drip pan with flat teardrop handle. Hallmarked ...
Britannia Standard Silver
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H 1.78 in W 3.35 in D 3.35 in
Sterling Silver Table Clock Square Box Fire Enameled Guilloché Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Table clock shaped opening square box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fire enamels on guilloche. Swiss mechanical skeleton movement with 8 days charge with a...
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
Antique Queen Anne Set of Four Salts 1714 Trencher Salt Pots 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A set of 4 Antique Queen Anne Silver Salts. The early 18th Century Salts are in a classic round trencher shape and each has a small crest of a bird engraved on the side. Made in Lon...
Sterling Silver
Queen Anne silver taperstick London 1704 Richard Syngin (Syng).
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Queen Anne silver taperstick London 1704 Richard Syngin (Syng). The taperstick of plain early design with knopped stem and moulded circular base. Britannia standard silver. Weight 1...
Britannia Standard Silver
Sterling Silver Asprey Cafe au Lait Set Birmingham 1934-1939
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Asprey Cafe au Lait set Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1934 and 1939 for Asprey Period : George V Origin : Birmingham, England Decoration : Queen anne style with tapere...
Sterling Silver
James Robinson Queen Anne Sterling Silver Dinner Set for 12
By James Robinson 1, C.W. Fletcher & Son Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Queen Anne sterling silver dinner set for 12. Made by James Robinson in London. This set comprises 108 pieces: Forks: 12 dinner forks (7 5/8) and ...
Sterling Silver
21th Century Italian Queen Ann Style Cutlery set
Located in VALENZA, IT
800 silver cutlery set in Queen Anne style. This style is characterized by the rope edge that outlines its unmistakable style. Elegant on every table, from the most informal to the p...
Silver
English Sterling Silver Five Piece Coffee / Tea Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English sterling sliver five piece coffee / tea service with black wood handle. Each piece is in great condition , minor wear consistent with age / use. Maker's mark undersigned, eac...
Sterling Silver
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H 8.47 in W 10.24 in D 4.53 in
Queen Anne Period, Britannia Standard Silver Teapot on Warming Stand, 1712
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1712 by William Penstone III, this very handsome and incredibly rare, Queen Anne, antique Britannia standard silver teapot on warming stand...
Britannia Standard Silver
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H 7.49 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Queen Anne Period Antique Sterling Silver Chalice Hallmarked in 1705
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1705 by William Gamble, this outstanding, Queen Anne period, antique sterling silver chalice, is plain in style...
Sterling Silver
Pair of CJ Vander English Silver Tapersticks Candlesticks in Queen Anne Style
By C.J. Vander
Located in New York, NY
Pair of multi-faceted English cast silver tapersticks/ candlesticks, by illustrious designer CJ Vander in the Queen Anne style and from 1970. Measuring 5.7” ...
Sterling Silver
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H 11.25 in Dm 16.5 in
Very Large & Heavy Antique Silver Monteith Bowl with Removable Rim, London, 1880
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1880 by Aldwinckle & Slater, this attractive, very large, Victorian, antique sterling silver bowl, is in the 'Monteith' style, featuring a removable rim, and ...
Sterling Silver