Queen Anne Seating
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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Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Seating
Cherry
Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Queen Anne Seating
Wood
20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Seating
Walnut
1980s American Vintage Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s American Vintage Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Seating
Ormolu
1960s American Vintage Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Seating
Walnut
20th Century American Queen Anne Seating
Brass
1920s Vintage Queen Anne Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century European Queen Anne Seating
Tapestry, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Dutch Antique Queen Anne Seating
Mahogany, Olive, Satinwood, Walnut
20th Century Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s Vintage Queen Anne Seating
Elm
Late 19th Century American Antique Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1920s English Vintage Queen Anne Seating
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Seating
Leather
1960s American Vintage Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s British Vintage Queen Anne Seating
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Queen Anne Seating
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Seating
Cherry
18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Seating
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Queen Anne Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Seating
Damask, Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Seating
Walnut
Late 20th Century Singaporean Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1760s American Antique Queen Anne Seating
Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Seating
Wood
18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Seating
Walnut
1920s Vintage Queen Anne Seating
Damask, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Seating
Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Queen Anne Seating
Cherry
18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Seating
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
1750s American Antique Queen Anne Seating
Walnut, Pine
20th Century Queen Anne Seating
Silk, Mahogany
19th Century American Antique Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Seating
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Queen Anne Seating
Fabric, Beech, Paint
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Seating
Fabric, Mahogany, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Queen Anne Seating
Rope, Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Seating
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century American Queen Anne Seating
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Seating
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Seating
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Queen Anne Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Seating
Fabric, Hardwood