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 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
$393Sale Price|25% Off
H 25 in W 8 in D 8 in
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
$1,471 / 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
Table Lamp with Painted Porcelain Base, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large table lamp with a conical fabric shade and a vase-shaped porcelain base decorated with blue floral painting. Please note: We assume no liability or warranty for the electrical...
Porcelain, Fabric
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
$1,450Sale Price|21% Off
H 27.63 in W 7.63 in D 7.63 in
Fine French 19th-20th Century Pâte-sur-Pâte Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Pâte-sur-Pâte porcelain and gilt bronze-mounted ovoid-shaped table lamp with a white low-relief floral design carved in slip and applied to a contrasting body over the blue-green porcelain, circa: Paris, 1900. Pâte-sur-pâte is a French term meaning "paste on paste...
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Export Table Lamp, Gray Porcelain & Brass Base
Located in Queens, NY
"Chinese porcelain table lamp in a light gray hue and barrel shape on a wooden base with brass hardware. (Available in yellow: NWL2003) Ships without a shade."
Brass, 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
20th Century German Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamp by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century hand painted red ceramic table lamp with floral decorations by Rosenthal in very good authentic condition. Measurements without the shade 40/20 and 62/45 cm. Germany, ci...
Ceramic
$2,500
H 24.5 in W 5 in D 11 in
Vintage Satsuma Porcelain Elephant & Bodhisattva Table Lamp, Mid 20th Century
By Satsuma
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
An extraordinary statement piece of grand scale and opulent detail, this vintage table lamp features a magnificent porcelain Caparisoned Elephant bearing a Bodhisattva seated upon a ...
Enamel
Unavailable|$1,800 / set
H 29.5 in W 18 in D 8 in
Pair of Italian Rococo Hand-Painted Wooden Table Lamps, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Rococo painted wooden altar stick form table lamps on a trianglar base with claw feet (distressed condition) (PRICED AS PAIR)
Wood
20th C. Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Cylindrical Table Lamp Wood Base 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese Famille rose porcelain cylindrical vase lamp with wood base and topper, decorated with a design of flowers in pink and purple. 5.5” x 18.75” / Total Height – 28.5” (Diamete...
Porcelain, Hardwood
Porcelain lamp, 20th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain lamp, 20th century Oxblood coloured porcelain lamp, 20th century, slightly stained shade, nice decoration. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability. Dim...
Porcelain
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