Queen Anne Furniture Era

Evolution of this design style is from queen anne s court 1702 to 1714 and lasted until the revolution.

Queen anne furniture era.

To begin the style was named for queen anne but the years in which she reigned don t actually correlate to queen anne furniture production. Colonial 1700 to 1780 the colonial period was heavily influenced by pieces from england during this time including william and mary queen anne and chippendale although the american versions tended to be far less ornamental and more conservative. Finishes were often oil varnish paint or wax over a stain. Curved lines and minimal ornamentation are known characteristics of the queen anne style sometimes known as late baroque the furniture designs began to evolve during the reign of william iii but the term generally applies to pieces popular during and after queen anne s reign 1702 1714.

One notable exception to the subdued ornamentation of queen anne style furniture is japanning a technique developed in the west to imitate asian lacquerwork. It was one way for the young colonists to show their own unique style with each regional area initiating special design elements. This style of furniture is much more delicate than its predecessor. Anne 6 february 1665 1 august 1714 was queen of england scotland and ireland between 8 march 1702 and 1 may 1707.

In the united states production ran longer right up to 1800 or so. 31ʺw 34 5ʺd 43ʺh christiana pa accent chairs wingback chairs. In boston and new york late baroque forms were painted with fantastical scenes of the far east known as chinoiserie. 24 5ʺw 23 25ʺd 40 5ʺh harrisonville mo accent chairs corner chairs hickory leathertufted queen anne style wing chair 1 275.

The queen anne style of furniture design developed before during and after the time of queen anne who reigned from 1702 to 1714. The origins of queen anne furniture. Prior to queen anne s reign the design aesthetic of her father king william iii 1650 1702 was the favored style. This ever popular style falls within the colonial period.

Queen anne furniture takes its name from anne who served as sovereign over england scotland and ireland which amid her reign joined as the united kingdom from 1702 to 1714. On 1 may 1707 under the acts of union the kingdoms of england and scotland united as a single sovereign state known as great britain she continued to reign as queen of great britain and ireland until her death in 1714. Anne was born in the reign of charles ii to his. Although this form of decoration originated during the william and mary period it remained popular through the 1750s.