A chair in the English Queen Anne style is best described as which of the following?

• A. American Queen Anne
• B. Thomas Chippendale
• C. Queen Anne Windsor
• D. English Queen Anne

Answer: (D)

Recognizing the English version of Queen Anne furniture. A chair described as English Queen Anne reflects early 18th‑century English design, with graceful curves, cabriole legs ending in pad feet, and refined proportions that emphasize comfort and lightness. This combination of origin and period makes the label English Queen Anne the most precise description for such a chair. Other terms point to different traditions: American Queen Anne refers to a later American revival with varying proportions and motifs, Chippendale describes a separate English style known for bolder carving and fretwork, and Windsor denotes a distinct chair form with turned spindles. Since there isn’t a standard “Queen Anne Windsor” designation, the English Queen Anne label best captures the chair’s English origin and period.