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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20th Century Hand-Painted Italian Porcelain Table Lamps with Gilt Wood Base
Located in Tarry Town, NY
These beautifully crafted 20th-century Italian porcelain table lamps exemplify exquisite Italian design and artistry. Each lamp is meticulously hand-painted with intricate floral and...
Porcelain, Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Porcelain Urn-Shaped Table Lamps / Gilt Gold Accents
Located in Tarry Town, NY
These exquisite mid-20th century French porcelain table lamps feature stunning hand-painted floral and foliate designs, beautifully accented with gilt gold details. Each lamp showcas...
Gold, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Blue Tapestry-Design Porcelain Table Lamps – Pair
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A beautiful pair of Italian porcelain table lamps, crafted in Italy during the late 20th century and showcasing an elegant combination of richly painted decoration, classical form, a...
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood, Paint
$292Sale Price|48% Off
H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Aluminum & Chrome, Italy, 1970s Design
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A fun lamp suitable for small spaces or to put an accent light on an object. The chrome ball is attached with a magnet making it possible to direct the light ...
Aluminum, Chrome
Distressed Chinoiserie Table Lamps, Hand-Painted Urn, 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of hand-painted urn-form table lamps in the chinoiserie taste, mounted on square plinth bases. The bodies are richly decorated with swirling teal ground and trailing ...
Wood, Paint, Parchment Paper
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern White Porcelain and Brass Lamps
By E. F. Chapman, Frederick Cooper, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern white porcelain and brass lamps. Glamorous pair of Italian porcelain lamps with applied brass disks. This pair of Hollywood Regency table lamps...
Porcelain
$1,428 / item
H 20.87 in Dm 12.21 in
Mid-20th Century Belgian Ceramic Urn Lamps, Brass Accents, Chic Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
These amazing custom made living room lamps are made out of antique urns. Beautiful patina throughout the lamp and stems. Very chic. Height with shade 28.7" - 73 cm.
Brass
$614Sale Price|28% Off
H 25.6 in Dm 13.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Celadon Green Table Lamp, Porcelain, Italy, 1960s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Table lamp in celadon green glazed porcelain with an organic pumpkin shape and a brass stem to hold the brand new lampshade in black.
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Jar Table Lamp
Located in Pomona, CA
A vintage famille rose porcelain table lamp from the mid-20th century with kids playing design and Buddhist floral pattern. Born in China during the mid-20th century, this vintage fa...
Porcelain
$6,535
H 16.93 in Dm 8.08 in
Chinese Sang de Boeuf Porcelain Vase Table Lamp with Giltwood Base, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine Chinese sang de boeuf porcelain vase, with a wonderful deep red mottled glaze, now mounted as a lamp with a hand gilded turned base. Height of vase: 16 3/4 in (43 cm) includi...
Porcelain
Alabaster Urn Lamp, France, c. Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A neoclassical alabaster urn lamp, France, early 20th century. 5 ½ inches wide by 4 ½ inches deep by 10 ½ inches to top of alabaster; 22 ¼ inches tall to top of finial Good overall...
Alabaster, Brass
Urn-shaped Table Lamp in Alabaster probably from the early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Urn-shaped Table Lamp in Alabaster probably from the early 20th Century. Very warm and cozy light. The back of the lamp has smaller dots from before for warm lamps. (See pi...
Alabaster
$724Sale Price|25% Off
H 29.53 in Dm 12.21 in
Italian Black Metal Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern Design, 1980
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful and trendy Table lamp in black metal from the 20th Century, circa 1980. Probably an Italian design. In a very good condition for use and age. Table lamp in black metal from the 20th Century, circa 1980. Probably an Italian design. In a very good condition for use and age. This is a black metal table lamp...
Metal
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Porcelain Tobacco Leaf Table Lamp
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Vibrant mid-20th century porcelain table lamp featuring the iconic Tobacco Leaf pattern — a richly hand-painted motif of tropical leaves and florals in bold shades of green, navy, an...
Porcelain
$6,800 / set
H 30.5 in Dm 8 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Blue Disc Table Lamps, Italian Design
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Italian lamps made of Murano glass. This pair boasts iridescent blue glass discs featured along a brass stem. They are hand-crafted and have been newly wired to fit US stand...
Metal
Pair of Spiral Decorated Queen Anne Brass Candlesticks Style Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, New Shades Dimensions: 27”H x 7”W x 7”D Shade: 10"H x 13"W x 13"D
Brass
20th Century Hand Painted Porcelain / Gilt Wood Base Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 20th century pair of gilt and hand painted porcelain table lamps with gold leaf painted wooden base. Each lamp is in excellent working condition. Newly rewired for US use & regi...
Gold