Although named for the last Stuart monarch of England, antique Queen Anne furniture, with its curvy cabriole legs and pad feet, has its origins in the earlier reign of King William III, which began in 1689 and ended with his death in 1702. Later evolving during Anne’s rule from 1702–14, the style would continue to influence design in the decades after her death.
Sometimes called late Baroque or early Georgian, Queen Anne chairs, bedroom furniture and tables are subdued yet ornate and characterized by a graceful blend of influences ranging from Asian design to classical motifs. Furnishings of this era — with their curvilinear supports and novel emphasis on comfort and versatility — are marked by a shift away from the more opulent and angular William and Mary style.
Chairs designed in the Queen Anne style are more functional and lightweight than their predecessors. They often feature a vase or fiddle-shaped splat, which refers to the central vertical back element, in order to support the spine and plush cushions. Craftsmen of the era predominantly worked in walnut, maple and pine. Any embellishments they introduced in their furnishings were frequently minimal and refined and expressed by way of modest flourishes such as shells or scrolls. Some pieces were more lavish with “japanned” finishes, or varnished interpretations of East Asian lacquer art. Almost every piece of furniture, whether a tea table or desk, included S-shaped, animalistic cabriole legs that end in a paw or claw-and-ball form.
These qualities made Queen Anne furniture popular throughout Europe and North America. Boston and Philadelphia became hubs for the production of this style of furniture, spurred by the arrival of British artisans who fostered a market for well-heeled colonists. While the showier Chippendale style later surpassed it in popularity, Queen Anne’s simple elegance still draws an enduring appreciation.
Find a collection of antique Queen Anne dining tables, seating, cabinets and other authentic period furniture on 1stDibs.
Striking Bolection Fireplace in Italian Breche Violiette Marble
Located in London, GB
A bolection fireplace in Italian Breche Violiette marble. The creamy white background marble with striking purple and violet veining throughout. Moulded frieze and jambs, with plain ...
Marble
English Bolection Fireplace in Travertine Stone
Located in London, GB
A good quality English bolection with moulded frieze and jambs in the classic Queen Anne style. Travertine stone. Moulded plinths that follow jamb mo...
Travertine
$10,029 / item
Stylish Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A stylish English moulded bolection fireplace in a dark brown Marquina marble. A good quality copy of the Queen Anne design from the early 18th century. Could be made to any size and...
Marble
Striking Bolection Fireplace in Crema Marfil Marble
Located in London, GB
A bolection fireplace in Crema Marfil marble. The creamy, beige stone with soft veins of colour including, tones of yellow, rust and white. The moulded fr...
Marble
White Marble Bolection Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A stylish English moulded bolection fireplace in white marble. A good quality copy of the Queen Anne design. Modern. Measure: Shelf Width: 1370 mm 53 7/8 in Overall Height: 1...
Marble
Bolection Mantel Piece in Dark Green Marble
Located in London, GB
An English moulded bolection fireplace in dark green marble. Based on a period original from the early 18th century. An elegant shape. Modern. Measu...
Marble
$10,500 / item
English Bolection Fireplace in Travertine Stone
Located in London, GB
An English moulded bolection fireplace in white Travertine stone. A scaled down version of a chimneypiece originally housed in the Officer's mess at Chelsea Barracks, London. Can me ...
Travertine
English Molded Bolection Fireplace in Nero Marquina Marble
Located in London, GB
A stylish English molded bolection fireplace in Nero Marquina marble, originally from the Province of Bizcaya in Spain. A good quality copy of the Queen ...
Marble
English Moulded Bolection Fireplace in Portland Stone
Located in London, GB
A stylish English moulded bolection fireplace in Portland stone. A good quality copy of the Queen Anne design. Could be made to any size and in other materials if required. Measure:...
Stone
Elegant Carved Bolection Fireplace in Limestone
Located in London, GB
An elegant carved bolection moulded fireplace in a light limestone. The frieze and jambs with carved oak leaf decoration and cross banded centre ribbon to centre. A copy of a period ...
Limestone
An English Moulded Bolection Fireplace in Calacatta Verde Marble
Located in London, GB
An English moulded bolection fireplace in Calacatta Verde marble. A scaled down version of a chimneypiece originally housed in the Officer's mess at Ch...
Marble
$10,029 / item
English Moulded Bolection Fireplace in Bath Stone
Located in London, GB
A stylish English moulded bolection fireplace in bath stone. A good quality copy of the Queen Anne design. Could be made to any size and in other materials if required. N.B. May be...
Stone
Bolection Fireplace in Elegant Grey Marble
Located in London, GB
A good quality bolection fireplace in Elegant Grey marble. Moulded jambs and frieze in the Queen Anne style. An attractive marble. Modern. Additional information: Shelf Width: 14...
Marble
Attractive English Bolection Fireplace in an Ancaster Stone
Located in London, GB
An attractive English bolection fireplace in a Ancaster stone. A substantial moulding with good quality English Ancaster stone. A copy of the Queen Anne design. Also available in oth...
Stone
English Nero Marquina Marble Fireplace with Inlaid Statuary
Located in London, GB
An English black and white veined marble fireplace inlaid with carved statuary guilloche carving. Shelf Width: 1360 mm 53 1/2 in Overall...
Marble
$11,308 / item
An English Bolection Fireplace in Venato Light Stone
Located in London, GB
A stylish English moulded bolection fireplace in Venato Light stone, a hard limestone with a neutral hue. A good quality copy of the Queen Anne design. Modern. Shelf Width: ...
Limestone
English Marble Bolection Fireplace in Bruno Marquina
Located in London, GB
An unusual Queen Anne style moulded fireplace in Bruno Marquina marble. The inner moulding with carving throughout, the outer moulding with beading. A modern copy of an earlier piece...
Marble
Large 19th Century English Rouge Royale Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
19th century English Rouge Royale fireplace, with bolection moulding. Shelf Width: 1850 mm 72 7/8 in Overall Height: 1390 mm 54 3/4 in Opening Height: 1150 mm 45 1...
Marble
Period Queen Anne Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A period Queen Anne stone fireplace. The moulded jambs surmounted by arched frieze carved with leaf work and scrolled keystone to centre. Small scale, well suited to a Study, Bedroom...
Stone
Period Queen Anne Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An imposing period Queen Anne Statuary and Siena marble fireplace. The richly coloured Siena providing an interesting contrast to the simplicity of the moulded design. Late 17th cent...
Marble
White Marble Bolection Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An attractive English bolection fireplace in a white marble. An unusually deep, substantial moulding with good quality white marble. A copy of the Queen Anne design. Also available i...
Marble
White and Siena Brocatelle Marble Fireplace in the Queen Anne Style
Located in London, GB
An English, Queen Anne style white marble fireplace with Italian Siena Brocatelle inlay. The richly coloured Siena providing an interesting contrast to the simplicity of the moulded ...
Marble
Blue and White Statuary Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This amazing, one of a kind fireplace mantel, surround is in perfect condition; it was made by special order for a Parisian salon (France). It is crafted from white statuary marble w...
Statuary Marble
$118,000
H 55.71 in W 71.66 in D 14.97 in
- Monumental - Antique French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Carrara White Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A beautifully carved and unique French Louis XVI style fireplace in Carrara white marble, 19th century. Perfect, pristine condition. Ready to be installed. Opening measurements: ...
Carrara Marble
Grand Louis XVI Period French Vintage Stone Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptionally grand 18th century period fireplace surround. The structure of this stone out of the French Ardêche area is so special that it is fit for a high-end interior design. ...
Stone, Marble
$8,450Sale Price|32% Off
H 44 in W 67.38 in D 12.5 in
Louis XIV Style White and Veined White Cultured Cast-Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Louis XIV style veined white cultured cast-marble fireplace mantel. The ornately detailed mantel centered with a seashell flaked by flowers and leaves, circa late 20th century. Measures: Shelf width 67 3/8 inches (171.2 cm) Shelf depth 12 1/2 inches (31.8 cm) Body width 66 inches (167.6 cm) Overall height 44 inches (111.8 cm) Opening width 50 1/2 inches (128.3 cm) Opening height 34 inches (86.4 cm) Projection 5 inches (12.7 cm) Cultured marble...
Marble
A Large Calacatta Vagli Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
A large and substantial Bolection fireplace in Variegated Calacatta Vagli marble with a pale background, purple, grey veining and soft gold tones. Stoo...
Marble
Antique Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Striking Breche Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Superb 19th century Parisian Louis XV fireplace mantel in beautiful soft toned Italian Breche marble. The serpentine shelf rests above a paneled frieze centered with an beautiful fl...
Breccia Marble
Beautiful Breche Marble Fireplace Mantel, Free Shipping
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Its a pleasure to offer this wonderful French fireplace in beautiful Italian Breche (Breccia) marble. This early 19th century transitional (XIV - XV) mantel shows a great variety of ...
Breccia Marble
$9,293
H 42.13 in W 52.76 in D 13.78 in
Classic French Antique Fireplace Surround in Royal Breche D'aleppo Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exclusive antique fireplace surround in the richly colored Royal Breche D’ Aleppo marble. This mantel is in perfect condition. You feel the hand of the maker when you run your finger...
Marble
Small Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Small and elegant white marble Louis XVI fireplace mantel. Lovely original conditions with some dicoloring in the topsheld. Would be perfect for a...
Carrara Marble
A Large Black Basalt Stone Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large framed black Basalt stone bolection fireplace surround, with wide bolection moulding profile. Stood on shaped foot blockings. Almost jet black in colour with small inclusions...
Stone
Antique Bolection De Versailles Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large Antique French ''Bolection de Versailles" in variegated Nero Marquina with a bold bolection moulded frame, large and deep concave freiz...
Marble
$6,437Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.16 in W 51.58 in D 13.39 in
antique marble fireplace of Carrara marble in Pompadour style
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful compact antique mantelpiece made of Carrara marble from the 19th century! This graceful mantle is in Pompadour style, characterized by the round ornament in the center of t...
Marble
Queen Anne Disc and Dowel Interior Spandrel with Volute Scrolls
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand-sculpted Interior Spandrel with a Disc and Dowel with Volute Scrolls design for the touch of charm to the archway or Parlor of your choice. This Spandrel is an exquisite artist...
Wood
Architectual Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A rustic stone architectural English fireplace. The moulded jambs surmounted by matching frieze and shelf above. (In original rustic condition, but could ...
Stone
Architectual Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A rustic stone architectural English fireplace. The moulded jambs surmounted by matching frieze and shelf above. (In original rustic condition, but could be restored further upon req...
Stone
English Marble Bolection Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An unusual Queen Anne style moulded fireplace. The inner moulding with carving throughout, the outer moulding with beading. A modern copy of an earlier piece (shelf length given is o...
Marble
Queen Anne Style Door Hood
Located in London, GB
A Queen Anne style shell door hood, late nineteenth century, the carved scallop shell canopy above dentil molding supported on acanthine brackets, painted pi...
Striking Bolection Fireplace in Portora Marble
Located in London, GB
A stylish English moulded bolection fireplace in striking Portora marble. A good quality copy of the Queen Anne design. Could be made to any size and in other materials if required. ...
Marble
Large English Moulded Bolection Fireplace in White Travertine
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing English moulded bolection fireplace in white Travertine stone. A good quality copy of the Queen Anne design. (Please Note: the shelf depth measurement (4.25?) is...
Travertine
English Bolection Mantel in Arabescato Marble
Located in London, GB
A stylish English moulded bolection fireplace in Arabescato marble, an Italian marble with a light background that is contrasted by olive-grey veining. A good quality copy of the Que...
Marble
Moulded Bolection Fireplace in a Veined Marble
Located in London, GB
An English bolection with moulded frieze and jambs in the Classic Queen Anne style. An off-white colored background with charcoal grey streaked veining. Modern. N.B. May be subject t...
Marble
English Moulded Bolection Fireplace in Bath Stone
Located in London, GB
A stylish English moulded bolection fireplace in bath stone. A good quality copy of the Queen Anne design. Could be made to any size and in other materials if required. Shelf widt...
Moulded Bolection Fireplace in a Veined Marble
Located in London, GB
An English bolection with moulded frieze and jambs in the Classic Queen Anne style. An off-white coloured background with charcoal grey streaked veining. Modern. Shelf width - 137...
Large English Moulded Bolection Fireplace in White Travertine
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing English moulded bolection fireplace in white Travertine stone. A good quality copy of the Queen Anne design. (Please Note: the shelf depth measurement (4.25″) is...