Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
Early 1900s North American Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s English Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Clay, Porcelain
Early 1700s English Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
Early 1700s Dutch Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft, Faience
1890s English Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver, Silver
Late 20th Century Hungarian Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1920s Dutch Vintage Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Oak
Late 20th Century Hungarian Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
19th Century German Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Gold
1990s Italian Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft, Faience
1980s Italian Vintage Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
1890s English Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
Early 1900s Scottish Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
20th Century British Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
1920s English Vintage Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 17th Century English Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
Early 18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
1930s English Vintage Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Metal
Early 1700s English Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
1710s English Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
Early 18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass
1710s British Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
1860s English Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver Plate
Early 1900s English Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
1990s Italian Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
Early 2000s Italian Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
1820s English Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Gold, Silver Plate
Early 1900s English Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
1910s British Vintage Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver, Sterling Silver
1840s German Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
1880s English Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver