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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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Queen Anne Furniture
Mirror, Wood
Mid-18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Marble
Early 18th Century Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Oak
Early 18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Wood
20th Century British Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Silver
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Queen Anne Furniture
Wood
19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Bronze
Mid-20th Century North American Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
1920s British Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Brass, Wrought Iron
20th Century British Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
1990s English Queen Anne Furniture
Brass, Wrought Iron
1940s English Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
1710s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Wood
1750s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Furniture
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Dutch Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
19th Century American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
Early 2000s Italian Queen Anne Furniture
Silver
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Rattan, Oak
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
20th Century Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Giltwood
Early 18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
Mid-18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Wood
Early 19th Century British Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
1770s British Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
Late 20th Century Indian Queen Anne Furniture
Wool
Early 1900s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Steel
1710s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Gesso, Wood
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Burl
Mid-18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut, Burl
Late 20th Century Indian Queen Anne Furniture
Wool
1710s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Wood, Walnut
19th Century British Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Indian Queen Anne Furniture
Wool
1770s American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Upholstery, Mahogany
1860s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
1930s British Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
18th Century Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
1910s British Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Queen Anne Furniture
Yew
Early 1700s British Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Britannia Standard Silver
20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
1930s English Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Sterling Silver
1820s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Gold, Silver Plate
18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
1750s Irish Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Brass