Queen Anne style furniture refers to a distinct design aesthetic that emerged during the reign of Queen Anne of Great Britain (1702-1714). This period falls within the broader Baroque era, and Queen Anne style is characterized by a departure from the heavy, ornate styles that preceded it. The Queen Anne style is known for its elegance, simplicity, and graceful curves.
Queen Anne furniture is distinguished by its graceful curves, including cabriole legs with a distinctive S-curve, shaped chair backs, and serpentine or scalloped shapes on case pieces. Perhaps the most iconic feature of Queen Anne furniture is the cabriole leg. This leg style is curved and terminates in a pad, hoof, or slipper foot. It is a departure from the straight, heavy legs of earlier styles. Queen Anne chairs often feature a splat back, which is a central, often vase-shaped, pierced or solid panel between the upper more...
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