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Queen Anne Furniture Characteristics

Queen Anne period features?

The Queen Anne period furniture is distinguished by what, in addition to curved legs? How to recognize accessories, fabrics typically used whatabout, models or designs.

The Queen Anne style, named after the English monarch who reigned from 1702-1714, is a refinement of the William and Mary style with a moderate proportion and graceful appearance. It is characterized by cabriole legs with decorative carving, usually ends at the knee on a pillow or a foot of Drake. Other features pieces are back chairs, violin, and the wing-shaped box out to bat. curved forms Horseshoe with a rounded serpentine fronts often characterized chair design. Generally, the fabrics used in the period were chintz, crewel, damask designs embroidery, tapestry and velvet. motifs were popular at the time of acanthus leaves and shells. Decorative laps attached to the top of the cabinets, highboys, chairs, and poles the bed were common, as marquetry and inlaid lacquer oriental. Most pieces are lined and padded seats and wood used included ash, black walnut, cherry, elm, fruit woods, walnut, mahogany and maple. http://www.creativespaceonline.com/more2.php?id=93_0_1_0_M2 has also been called the "age of walnut. "There is something about American-style Queen Anne: http://www.home-decorating-designs.com/queen-anne.htm

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Hand-carved Queen Ann Style 4-drawer Low Boy Chest $249.99 This chest features elegantly carved wood detail throughout, a mahogany finish, and classic Queen Ann styling. With four drawers for storage, it offers ample space and is an ideal addition for your home or office.

Queen Ann Style Hand-carved 5-drawer Wood Hall Table $229.99 Exquisitely hand-carved with ornate details on the top and bottom shelf, this Queen Ann style hall table has a beautiful mahogany finish and features five spacious drawers for storage. It will add a class and style to your home or office.

Loretta 3-drawer Burgundy Round Side Table $137.99 Burgundy round side table has elegant Queen Anne-style curvesLiving room furniture features solid beech woodVersatile ‘Loretta’ side table will add to your home decor

Hand-carved Wood Coffee Table $189.99 This coffee table is hand-carved with sustainable hardwood and is exquisitely detailed with scallops and Queen Ann style legs. Adding elegance and functionality, it features an antique inspired motif and will complement your home decor.