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.
Queen Anne West Country Laceback Trefid Betrothal Spoon by Richard Sweet II
Located in London, GB
An Exceptional Early Queen Anne West Country Laceback Trefid Betrothal Spoon Made in Chard circa 1703/04 by Richard Sweet II. This very special spoon is modelled in the trefid style...
Silver
Victorian Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service
By Johnson, Walker & Tolhurst 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver three-piece tea set in the Queen Anne style; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This fine antique Victorian sterling silver three-piece tea service consists of a teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug / creamer. Each piece has a plain circular compressed form onto a plain circular collet foot. The lower portion of each item is embellished with embossed fluted decoration in the Queen Anne style. The surface of the upper portion of each piece is plain with an impressive applied gadroon decorated border to the waisted flared rim. The teapot is fitted with a flush hinged domed hallmarked cover, which also features fluted decoration; the flush hinge indicates the Fine quality of this service. The cover is surmounted by the original carved circular fluted painted wood and sterling silver finial, securing to the interior with a wing nut. This fine antique teapot is fitted with a swan necked spout ornamented with an impressive embossed singular leaf design to the underside. The teapot retains the original C-shape carved painted wood handle with a plain scrolling thumbpiece. The cream jug and sugar bowl have plain ribbed angular sterling silver handles. This impressive Queen Anne tea set was crafted by the London silversmiths Walter Walker...
Sterling Silver, Silver
XX Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Caviar Stand
Located in VALENZA, IT
Caviar holder in solid 800 silver. The shape of the caviar holder is round, supported by 3 feet made with the casting technique. The upper part is edged with an English-style border....
Silver
Antique Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Teapot by Roberts & Belk
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver teapot in the Queen Anne style, an addition to our silver teaware collection. This fine antique George V sterling silver teapot has a plain panelled octagonal form onto a spreading stepped octagonal collet style foot, all in the Queen Anne style. The surface of the Queen Anne teapot is plain and unembellished. This antique teapot retains the original hinged hallmarked domed panelled cover surmounted with an impressive sterling silver urn style finial. This fine Queen Anne sterling silver teapot is fitted with the original shaped carved painted wood handle with a carved scroll style thumbpiece, scrolling lower terminal and plain sterling silver sockets. The teapot has a panelled swan necked spout, ornamented with a chased decorated scrolling design to the lip. This impressive example of antique silverware bears the retailer's mark / icon of James Dixon to the underside. Condition This antique Queen Anne teapot is an exceptional gauge of silver, fine quality and in exceptional condition. This fine example of antique teaware...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Queen Anne Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Side Handled 1703 18th Century
Located in London, GB
An impressive Queen Anne Silver Coffee Pot. The Coffee Pot has an engraved armorial on the side, a spout with a hinged cover and a wooden ...
Sterling Silver
Silver Travertine Cake Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Make every occasion extraordinary with the Silver Travertine Cake Stand, a stunning centerpiece that combines elegance with functionality. The ro...
Travertine
18th Century Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy
By Michael Plummer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George III sterling silver locking tea caddy has a navette, paneled shaped form. The body of this silver tea caddy box is embellished with bands of bright cut engraved volute spiraling leaf ornamentation on a matte background to the upper and lower portions; these bands flank a plain undulating bordered panel. The ornamentation to the surface of the caddy alternates with panels of concave vertical fluted decoration. This antique Georgian tea caddy is retains the original hallmarked flush hinged covers; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this piece. The cover is embellished with further bright cut engraved undulating borders accented with bud motifs, in addition to simplified borders paralleling the domed paneled portion; the domed portions reflects the incurved shape of the body. This impressive cover is surmounted with a cast sterling silver urn style finial, in the Classic Adams style. The caddy retains the original fitted fully working lock and functional key. This sterling silver tea caddy is a highly desirable shape and style. Condition: This Georgian silver tea caddy...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,109
H 8.86 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
Modernist Design Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Hallmarked in 1976 by J. J. Roberts
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1976 by Jeremy John Roberts, this very handsome, Sterling Silver Coffee Pot or Water Jug, is plain in style, and features a wooden handle and thumbpiece. The ...
Sterling Silver
Mid-18th Century Antique Sterling 925/°°° Silver Dutch Teapot
Located in Torino, IT
Antique mid-18th century (1750) sterling 925/°°° silver Dutch teapot, finely chased with maritime decorations/garnish/adornment.
Sterling Silver
$169Sale Price|25% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 3.75 in
Robert Welch for Old Hall, 'Campden' Coffee Pot and Milk Jug, 1957
By Old Hall Earthenware Co., Robert Welch
Located in London, GB
Robert Welch for Old Hall, 1957 Coffee pot and milk jug Stainless steel with wooden handles Excellent condition, with only very light marks. Appears generally unused Makers sta...
Stainless Steel
$20,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 13 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Silver 800 Cutlery Set for 12 People, Düsseldorf, Germany, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Silver 800 cutlery set for 12 people. Düsseldorf, Germany, late 19th century. Jugendstil period. Complete for 12 people. A total of 164 pieces: 12 ...
Sterling Silver
$16,632 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Queen Anne by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 83 pcs Rare
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceedingly rare Queen Anne by Tuttle sterling silver Flatware set, 83 pieces total. This set includes: 12 Knives, 8 7/8" (one knife is similar pattern Rattail Antique by R&B - 9") ...
Sterling Silver
$16,397 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
1810 Italian 800 Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 77 pieces fitted box Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Very Heavy .800 Italian Silver Flatware set in the pattern 1810 (Fiddle shape) in its original vintage fitted chest - 77 pieces. This set includes: ...
Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Etched Coffee Pot Teapot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Etched Coffee Pot Teapot. Circa early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 6" H x 10" W x 4.75" D.
Silver Plate
$2,722 / set
H 0.99 in Dm 8.47 in
French Pink Porcelain Art Deco Chinoiserie Coffee Tea Service for Six
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pink Porcelain gold gilt coffee set for six + sugar pot with lid. France, 1930-1940. This set is comprised by 6 coffee or tea cups, 6 saucers and 1 sugar pot with handles. Eye-catchi...
Gold Leaf
$42,504 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 48 Service 296 Pc
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware set - 296 pieces. This set includes: 48 knives, 9 1/4", 48 dinner forks...
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
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
Antique Queen Anne Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard Beer Mug 1704, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique Queen Anne Solid Silver Tankard with an elegant flued band around the body and a complementary fluted design on the domed lid. The chased design elements are en...
Sterling Silver
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H 4.34 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
18th Century Queen Anne Period Antique Britannia Standard Silver Mug from 1705
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1705 by John Rand, this handsome, Queen Anne, antique, sterling silver mug, is straight sided, with a loop handle, reed detailing and engraved initials to the...
Britannia Standard Silver
Queen Anne Silver Mug
By John Wisdome
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fine English silver half-pint mug from the Queen Anne period bears the mark of London silversmith John Wisdome. The elegantly tapered, cylindrical form boasts a curious and marv...
Silver
Sterling Silver 5-Piece Tea & Coffee Set 'Lukin Tea Set' 1967-1968
Located in London, GB
An exceptional vintage sterling Silver Tea and Coffee set designed after the Queen Anne era William Lukin Tea Sets of the same style. This Tea Set comprises of a Teapot, Coffee Pot, ...
Sterling Silver
Antique Queen Anne Britannia Standard Silver Strawberry Dish
By Nathaniel Lock
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Queen Anne Britannia standard silver strawberry dish; an addition to our dining silverware collection. T...
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
1700s Britannia Standard Silver Dog Nose Pattern Spoon
By William Juson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Queen Anne Britannia standard silver dog nose pattern spoon; an addition to our silver cutlery collection. ...
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
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H 7.88 in W 1.62 in D 0.4 in
Antique 1700s Britannia Standard Silver Gilt Trefid Rat Tail Pattern Spoon
By John Furnivall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique Queen Anne Britannia standard* silver spoon has been crafted in the Trefid Rat Tail pattern. The anterior surface of this Trefid spoon is plain and unembe...
Sterling Silver
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Faneuil by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service of 99 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Faneuil, circa 1910. Faneuil was named for Faneuil Hall in Boston, the magnificent Georgian home of the Massachusetts Bay Colony government. First made by Tiffany & Co. in 1910, it i...
Sterling Silver
Britannia Standard Silver Tankard, Antique Queen Anne
By Seth Lofthouse
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Queen Anne English Britannia standard silver tankard; an addition to our silver tankard collection. This fine Queen Anne Britannia standard* silver tankard has a tapering cylindrical form onto a domed spreading foot. The body of the tankard is embellished with fine and impressive later chased decoration depicting stemmed floral and foliate sprays accented with opposing scroll decorated borders in addition to panels of scale and trellis textures. The decoration to the body incorporates a large oval shaped vacant cartouche encompassed with further later chased floral and scroll ornamentation. This antique silver tankard...
Britannia Standard Silver, Silver
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Faneuil by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12, 99 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Faneuil (circa 1910) Faneuil was named for Faneuil Hall in Boston, the magnificent Georgian home of the Massachusetts Bay Colony government. First made by Tiffany & Co. in 1910, it i...
Sterling Silver