Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
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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1940s American Vintage Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Early 2000s Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
1990s Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Damask, Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1820s English Antique Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Damask, Walnut, Down
1930s American Vintage Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1730s European Antique Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
1740s English Antique Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Brass
1960s American Vintage Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Damask, Maple
18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Maple, Walnut
1950s Vintage Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
1920s English Vintage Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1960s Vintage Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century British Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather
1950s Danish Vintage Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1960s American Vintage Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Damask, Walnut
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather, Suede
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1940s American Vintage Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century British Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather
19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century American Antique Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Textile, Wood
1890s American Antique Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Burlap, Muslin, Wood
20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Walnut