What Is Queen Anne Style of Furniture?
Queen Anne furniture became popular in England in about 1715, though the monarch it is named for died in 1714. This style was a marked departure from the heavy, clunky pieces that dominated the 1600s. Does this Spark an idea?
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Time Frame
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The Queen Anne style prevailed in England until 1750, when it was supplanted by Thomas Chippendale and his new ideas. Because it took a few years for styles to cross over from England to America, Queen Anne furniture didn't catch on in the New World until after 1720.
Features
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Queen Anne furniture added a new elegance to English design. Curving cabriole legs and simple pad feet are among the hallmarks of the style.
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Types
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The Queen Anne style is often found in chairs, tables and highboys, or tall dressers. The period also introduced some new pieces of furniture, such as corner chairs, card tables and tilt top tables.
Materials
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In both England and America, walnut was favored for Queen Anne furniture. American furniture makers also liked working with cherry and maple.
Fun Fact
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During this period, furniture makers began putting secret compartments in large pieces that contained drawers. If you have a Queen Anne piece at home, see if you can find the hidden drawer.
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