Queen Anne Furniture
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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1710s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut, Oak
1920s English Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Tin
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Furniture
Maple
Early 18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Oak
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
18th Century European Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
1930s Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
Early 1900s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
1840s German Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Silver
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Furniture
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s American Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Cotton, Wood, Upholstery
1920s British Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
1930s British Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
Mid-19th Century American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Cherry
Early 1700s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Britannia Standard Silver
Early 2000s English Queen Anne Furniture
Marble
1880s American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Wood
Mid-18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Oak
2010s English Queen Anne Furniture
Marble
Late 19th Century American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Textile, Wood
1930s Unknown Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Silver Leaf
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Cherry
1920s British Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Fabric, Cherry
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Fabric, Cherry
2010s Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Fabric, Cherry
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Fabric, Cherry
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Fabric, Cherry
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Fabric, Cherry
18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Yew, Satinwood, Walnut, Pine
1980s American Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
1920s British Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
1860s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
1970s American Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
Late 19th Century European Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Muslin, Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
1920s British Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
1930s British Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
1930s British Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
Early 1900s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Ceramic, Wood, Paint
Early 18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
1930s British Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut