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Queen Ann Cabinet

ViNTAGE DISPLAY CABINET ON QUEEN ANN STYLE LEGS WITH GLASS SHELVES & KEY
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English Mahogany display cabinet in Queen Ann style
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Vintage 1940s English Queen Anne Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Walnut Crossbanded Queen Ann Sideboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut Queen Ann style sideboard. The shaped cross banded top with concaved ends. To the freeze
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Early 20th Century British Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Crossbanded Queen Ann Sideboard
Walnut Crossbanded Queen Ann Sideboard
H 38 in W 77.5 in D 24.5 in
Queen Ann Style Chinoiserie Ebonized Wood & Lacquered Decorated Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this wonderful Queen Anne Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Flat Top Dresser. Six drawers to he
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Mid-20th Century British Queen Anne Buffets

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique American Solid Walnut Queen Ann 2 Part Highboy Dovetails Finials MINT!
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique American Solid Walnut Queen Ann 2 Part Highboy Dovetails Finials MINT!.
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20th Century American Queen Anne Dressers

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Walnut

Queen Ann Walnut Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
An extraordinarily rare English Queen Ann Walnut metamorphic chest of drawers with pull out writing
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Walnut

SMALL GORGEOUS WALNUT GLAZED BOOKCASE WiTH GLASS SHELVES ON QUEEN ANN STYLE LEGS
Located in GB
pair of glass shelves. This small and pretty display cabinet is presented with serpentine front, Queen
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20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Queen Ann Style Dark Walnut and Marble Marquetry Side Table
Located in Asheville, NC
Lovely little side table with cabinet door, walnut marquetry, marble top, with carved cabriole legs
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Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

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Marble

Philadelphia Centennial Mahogany Chest on Stand with Ball and Claw Feet
Located in Miami, FL
, circa 1870. Plinth base has a carved shell in center of apron with Queen Ann legs that have cared knees
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Antique Late 19th Century American Queen Anne Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Henkel Harris “Jamestown Colony” Mahogany Buffet, Server
Located in Oakwood, GA
Queen Ann legs.
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20th Century Sheraton Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Good Connecticut 18th Century Cherry Highboy
Located in Essex, MA
. Queen Ann Cabriole legs.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Pine

Exhibition Quality Wylie & Lochhead 1860 Glasgow Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in GB
as cabinet makers and upholsterers to Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales, King Edward VII, King
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Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas

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Leather

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Queen Anne Walnut Highboy
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Located in West Chester, PA
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Located in West Chester, PA
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Located in Allentown, PA
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Mid 18th Century English Oak Queen Ann Cupboard/Cabinet
Located in Richmond, VA
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Queen Ann/George I Standing Corner Cupboard
Located in New York, NY
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18th Century Three-Drawer English Queen Ann Dresser Base
Located in Richmond, VA
18th century three-drawer English Queen Ann dresser base.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Buffets

Pair of 18th Century Queen Anne English Cabinets, 1712
Located in London, GB
. Walnut Queen Ann style display cabinets of good proportions, the dome top above each large etched and
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Cabinets

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Highboy Walnut Queen Ann Carved Shell Philadelphia, circa 1740
Located in Allentown, PA
Highboy walnut Queen Ann carved shell Philadelphia, circa 1740. Flat top with fine moldings on a
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Philadelphia Queen Ann Highboy with Spanish Feet Made of Walnut 18th Century
Located in Allentown, PA
Philadelphia Queen Ann highboy with Spanish feet made of walnut original brass.
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Victorian Mahogany Corner Cabinet
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
broken pediment with fan shell inlay and Queen Ann style legs.
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Corner Cupboards

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Victorian Mahogany Corner Cabinet
H 81 in W 28.5 in D 16 in
Faux Tortoiseshell Painted & Chinoiserie Gilt Decoration Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
Faux tortoise shell painted & chinoiserie gilt decoration cabinet on chest, Queen Ann period
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Mahogany Pedestal Desk With Tan Leather, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Georgian style with brass Queen Ann handles. This desk is in three pieces: a top and two pedestals. The
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Walnut Queen Ann Style Display Cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut Queen Ann style display cabinet of generous proportions, the dome top above two large glazed
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Walnut Queen Ann Style Display Cabinet
Walnut Queen Ann Style Display Cabinet
H 83.5 in W 46 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Queen Ann Style Bedside Cabinets
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of queen Ann style bedside cabinets, each having square crossbanded tops above two freeze
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Early 20th Century British Cabinets

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Pair of Queen Ann Style Bedside Cabinets
Pair of Queen Ann Style Bedside Cabinets
H 28.5 in W 16 in D 14.5 in
Queen Ann Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Queen Ann style walnut bureau bookcase of small proportions, the arched and moulded pediment
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Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases

Queen Ann Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Queen Ann Walnut Bureau Bookcase
H 76.5 in W 29 in D 20 in
Queen Ann Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Queen Ann style walnut chest on stand, the rectangular moulded top above two short and two long
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Queen Ann Walnut Chest on Stand
Queen Ann Walnut Chest on Stand
H 51 in W 33 in D 18 in
Queen Ann style walnut cupboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut cupboard, the rectangular cross banded top having moulded edge to the frieze fitted with two drawers, having brass handles. Above a pair of panelled doors with cross-banded de...
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Queen Ann style walnut cupboard
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H 30.5 in W 32 in D 13.5 in
English Queen Ann Style Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Stamford, CT
English Queen Ann style mahogany sideboard, early 20th century, the molded top over a conforming
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Queen Ann Burr Walnut Press Cupboard by Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Cheshire, GB
Queen Ann style burr walnut press cupboard, the molded top section fitted with two large doors
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Rare Queen Ann Walnut Seaweed Marquetry Secretary, 18th Century
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rare Queen Ann walnut seaweed marquetry inlaid secretary desk with mirror doors (original glass
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires

18th Century Amercian Queen Ann Highboy in Tigermaple
Located in Stamford, CT
18th Century American Queen Ann Highboy in Tigermaple with other woods. Circa 1767-1780
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique English Queen Anne Leaded Slag Glass Curio Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English leaded glass curio cabinet or bookcase featuring Queen Ann styling with a rose or
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Antique 19th Century Queen Anne Bookcases

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Stunning Art Deco Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe on Queen Ann Legs
Located in GB
We are so excited to present to you this Art Deco burr walnut double wardrobe. A very lovely solid and well made wardrobe, the wardrobe is in a good condition. Please carefull...
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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

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Stunning Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe with 2 Drawers on Queen Ann Legs
Located in GB
We are so excited to present to you this Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe. Inside the wardrobe there's a nice space on the left to hang items. Key is included. On the right side t...
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Lovely Early 20th Century Tallboy Bank of Drawers and Queen Ann Style Legs
Located in GB
Queen Ann style legs. This piece has several small drawers, 9 in total, perfect for storing small
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Quenn Ann Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Queen Ann Walnut Veneered and Banded 2 Part Chest on Chest. Consisting of 10 drawers, molded
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Queen Anne Style Burled Wood Three-Drawer Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Queen Ann style burled wood three-drawer dresser with brass pulls.
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Early 20th Century Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk in Queen Ann Style
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique bur walnut pedestal partners desk in Queen Ann style, circa 1900. The
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Antique Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Slant Front Secretary in the Queen Anne Style
Located in Houston, TX
has a broken arch Pediment and made in the Queen Ann style.
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19th Century Matching Pair George II Style Display Cabinets
Located in San Francisco, CA
Walnut and Fruitwood veneer. Pediment with foliate, Queen Ann style legs on pad feet. Interiors have two
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Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930's
Located in South Shields, GB
on Queen Ann legs There is a cupboard to the top and four drawers to the bottom
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Berkey & Gay Writing Desk Console Queen Anne
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Berkey & Gay writing desk or console. Made of mahogany with rectangular shape, Queen Ann
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Art Deco British Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
Standing on Queen Ann legs This wardrobe separates into 2 pieces from the leg base and top plinth
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Art Deco British Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1930s
Art Deco British Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1930s
H 75.2 in W 58.67 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco British Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
compartment and drawers and shelves to the smaller side Standing on Queen Ann legs Some additional
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Art Deco British Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1930s
Art Deco British Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1930s
H 80.71 in W 59.45 in D 23.63 in
Diminutive Maple Highboy from Proctor Family of Ipswich
Located in Essex, MA
Unusually Small Scale Maple Highboy. Queen Ann in Form, 18th Century. Provenance
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Maple, Pine

Pair of Swedish Paint Decorated Chests
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Swedish paint decorated and aged three drawer chests on Queen Ann feet. Both with
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Pair of Swedish Paint Decorated Chests
Pair of Swedish Paint Decorated Chests
H 40 in W 39.25 in D 20.5 in
Fine Chippendale Cane Carved Wood Lion Legs Sofa Couch Settee, to Be Restored
Located in Sofia, BG
influences from the Queen Ann style, as well as Chinese design; the Chippendale aesthetic has stood the test
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influences from the Queen Ann style, as well as Chinese design; the Chippendale aesthetic has stood the test
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Walnut Queen Ann Style Display Cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut Queen Ann style display cabinet, the dome top above two glazed doors opening to reveal a
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Early 20th Century British Cabinets

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Queen Ann Style Lacquered Cabinet on Stand, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century Queen Ann style lacquer cabinet on stand. Have chinosiere Lacquer
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Cabinets

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Vintage Green Lacquer Queen Ann Buffet Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique Green buffet by Bernhardt. Green stain with high gloss lacquer finish. Brass hardware. Fantastic cabriole legs with beaded accent. Large piece with ample storage. Curbside t...
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20th Century American Queen Anne Buffets

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Brass

English Oak Vitrine on Queen Ann Ball-and-Claw Base
Located in Miami, FL
Glass cupboard in English oak on well articulated carved ball and claw Queen Ann base with 3
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Serpentine Front Carved Leg Queen Ann Dresser in Burl Walnut
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning burl walnut grain outstanding serpentine front carved legs dresser four drawers dresser bachelor chest w/ solid brass drop pulls.
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Councill Queen Anne Mahogany Highboy Dresser
By Councill
Located in South Bend, IN
options. The top has three spiral spindles and carved details throughout with signature Queen Ann style
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Councill Queen Anne Mahogany Highboy Dresser
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H 82.25 in W 37.25 in D 19.5 in
ViNTAGE ART DECO BOW FRONTED MAHOGANY TALL BOY CHEST F DRAWERS QUEEN ANN LEGS J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
design. It is elegantly supported by Queen Ann legs, adding a touch of sophistication to any room. This
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Hardwood

Early 19th Century English Hunt-Board or Sideboard
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 19th century English hunt-board or sideboard in the Queen Ann taste. This wonderfully crafted
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Figured Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
A figured walnut Queen Ann style writing desk, the shaped top with inset brown leather writing
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Figured Walnut Writing Desk
Figured Walnut Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 21 in
18th Century Queen Ann Style English Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Well proportioned Queen Ann style English chest on stand, japanned in red and gilt. Three drawers
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Antique Late 18th Century English Queen Anne Cabinets

Queen Ann Style Secretary Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great looking and nicely proportioned Queen Ann style secretary bookcase made in England late in
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

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Wood, Glass

Queen Ann Style Secretary Bookcase
Queen Ann Style Secretary Bookcase
H 79.5 in W 35.5 in D 21 in
QUEEN ANN STYLE MEDICAL VITRINE
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Cast iron cabriolet legs are just one of the highlights on this stylish cabinet. ***Note: Not
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Early 20th Century American Vitrines

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Glass

QUEEN ANN STYLE MEDICAL VITRINE
QUEEN ANN STYLE MEDICAL VITRINE
H 55.5 in W 22.75 in D 18.5 in
Mahogany Queen Ann Style Sideboard / Server
By C. J. Brown
Located in Vancouver, BC
Mahogany serpentine fronted sideboard server with galleried top above two (2) drawers with brass handles raised on cabriole legs. Maker "C.J. Brown (Edinburgh).
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Mahogany

An 18th c. Queen Ann chest of drawers
Located in Kent, GB
A fine Queen Ann Walnut chest of drawers of warm colour and large, decorative herringbone feather
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18th Century Queen Ann Black Lacquer, Chinese Chinoiserie Chest
Located in Kent, GB
A very rare and finely decorated Queen Ann black lacquer, Chinese chinoiserie chest. Decorated on
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Queen Ann Low Boy Chest on Stand
Located in Fairhope, AL
Mahogany chest on stand with inlay on the draw fronts. Cabriole legs and brass drawer pulls.
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Wood

Queen Ann Low Boy Chest on Stand
Queen Ann Low Boy Chest on Stand
H 65 in W 41.25 in D 21.5 in
Antique Scottish Burled Walnut 2-Door China, Bookcase, Display Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
wooden, adjustable shelves - Queen Ann Cabriole legs - Lovely warm patina - Item # 301-032
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French Antique Walnut Buffet Sideboard / Marble Cupboard
Located in Alcester, GB
on Queen Ann feet, her doors open up to reveal 2 internal hidden drawers and a great condition
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William and Mary Walnut Wood Chest on Stand
Located in London, GB
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William and Mary Walnut Wood Chest on Stand
William and Mary Walnut Wood Chest on Stand
H 61.42 in W 38.98 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Walnut Antique Wing Chairs in the Queen Anne Manner
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large pair of 19th century wing armchairs in the manner of the Queen Ann period of cabinet making
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Georgian Oak Writing Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
designs. This table has Queen Ann design which was fashionable from about 1700 to 1730. The construction
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables

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Georgian Oak Writing Table
Georgian Oak Writing Table
H 27 in W 31 in D 20 in
Large Antique Scottish Victorian Mahogany Corner, China, Display Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
shelves - Original finish - Tall Queen Ann legs - Lovely patina and quality - Very sturdy - 40"w
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Queen Ann Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal queen ann cabinet for your home. A queen ann cabinet — often made from wood, walnut and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a queen ann cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A queen ann cabinet, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made queen ann cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Maple & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Queen Ann Cabinet?

A queen ann cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,600, while the lowest priced sells for $850 and the highest can go for as much as $27,500.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Queen Ann Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Queen Anne chairs are named after Queen Anne, the ruler of England from 1702 until 1714. It was known for combining efficient, use-focused design with beautifully elegant detail. Shop a range of Queen Anne chairs from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some Queen Anne bone china is valuable. How much a particular piece will sell for depends on its pattern, type, age, condition and rarity. Generally, full tea sets tend to fetch the highest prices. To learn how much a particular piece is worth, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate it. Explore a collection of Queen Anne bone china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Queen Anne era highboys are part of the American Colonial style of furniture. Ornately constructed and expertly crafted, furniture enthusiasts are always on the lookout for examples of these pieces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Queen Anne highboys from some of the world’s top sellers.

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