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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1880s Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
1940s English Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Queen Anne Furniture
Metal
1890s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Clay, Porcelain
Early 1800s Welsh Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Oak
Mid-18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Furniture
Wood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany, Burl
Late 19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Wood
20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
19th Century European Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Mirror, Wood
1980s American Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Poplar
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Furniture
Wood, Paint
Early 18th Century European Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Silver, Sterling Silver
1720s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Gesso, Wood, Mirror, Giltwood, Ebony
Early 18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
1730s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Brass, Steel
1980s Italian Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Fabric, Wood
20th Century British Queen Anne Furniture
Leather
18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
1980s Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
19th Century Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Silk, Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
20th Century Belgian Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
1960s American Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Upholstery, Mahogany
1940s English Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary European Queen Anne Furniture
Marble
20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
Early 18th Century European Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Lacquer
20th Century British Queen Anne Furniture
Leather, Hardwood
Late 19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Granite
20th Century British Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
20th Century British Queen Anne Furniture
Hardwood
Late 18th Century Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Hardwood
Early 18th Century British Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Marble
Mid-19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Maple
Mid-18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
1790s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Brass, Wrought Iron
1950s English Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Silver Plate
1930s British Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
1880s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Early 18th Century British Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Brass