Although difficult to define specifically what a Queen Anne chair is, these antique chairs get their name from the sovereign who ruled over Scotland, Ireland and England from 1702-1714. This style combines graceful, elegant lines with comfort and efficiency, to produce furniture that will appeal to antique lovers and those with a contemporary eye.
How To Identify A Queen Anne Chair
Queen Anne chairs and furniture have specific trademark characteristics that will allow you to see whether it is a real Queen Anne or not. Firstly, the wood that was preferred by the craftsmen of this era was walnut, maple and cherry. Their cabriole legs are S-shaped, imitating the curve of an animal’s leg, and it is the most distinctive feature of these particular chairs.
The chair backs can also have an element of an S-curve to them but are designed in a way that provides the sitter with maximum comfort. Due to its streamlined form, most Queen Anne furniture will not have any heavily decorated or ornamented designs, but if they do, the most common design is either a fan or shell motif.
Comfort And Class In Your Living Room
Queen Anne chairs can also display ‘japanning’- which is shellac-based and creates beautiful and intricate surface designs. Pad feet are found at the bottom of the legs – they are rounded out to contribute to the elegant look of the piece. Clawfeet are also a popular choice of this period. Whether it is an original or a replica, purchasing and restoring this furniture will give you much-talked-about pieces in and around your home.