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.
1930s Queen Anne Style Low Walnut Upholstered Lounge Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Queen Anne Style Low height Walnut Upholstered Lounge chair in great vintage condition. Very clean upholstery.
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Queen Anne Style Wingback Lounge Chairs in Velvet & Chenille and Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Queen Anne Style Wingback Lounge Chairs in Velvet & Chenille and Leather- Pair Featuring a pair of Queen Anne Style lounge chairs with solid wood wingback frames, carved leg...
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
$1,250 / set
H 43 in W 31.5 in D 32 in
Vintage Woodmark Originals Queen Anne Style Mahogany Wingback Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Woodmark Originals Queen Anne Style Mahogany Wingback Chairs - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 43" H x 31.5" W x 32" D x 19.5"...
Mahogany
$2,620
H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 37.41 in
Jindrich Halabala Adjustable H-70 Oak Bentwood Lounge Chair, Praque 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala Adjustable H-70 Oak Bentwood Lounge Chair, Praque 1930s This H-70 armchair was designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced by Spojene U...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of moulded walnut lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Minor evidence of wear with mild scuffing throughout. One chair at slightly lower angle. Overall D...
Walnut
1980s Rattan Queen Anne Style XL Wingback Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This rare special order collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Stunning plush faux suede cushioning and an exceptionally deep ...
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
$1,438Sale Price|30% Off
H 36.62 in W 28.35 in D 37.8 in
1930s Art Deco Reclining Lounge Chair, Czechoslovakia, Leatherette
Located in Lucenec, SK
Large Art Deco reclining lounge chair, Czechoslovakia, 1930’s. The backrest and seat can be put in three different positions.The upholstery is not or...
Faux Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1611-C Wingback Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic 1611-C Mid-Century lounge chair designed by Adrian Pearsall, featuring a sculptural frame and vibrant green upholstery. The piece embodies Pearsall’s signature blend of bold f...
Fabric, Wood
$2,350
H 43 in W 32 in D 36 in
Vintage Baker Queen Anne Style Mahogany Silk Striped Wingback Library Club Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A stately wingback chair by Baker Furniture, circa 1980s. Features a flared open stance upholstered in a beautiful silk striped fabric. The chair is supported by perfect cabriole l...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$13,626 / set
H 31.5 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Jens Houmoller Klemmensen 1930s Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Jens Houmoller Klemmensen 1939 Lounge Chair This armchair is a variant of the model first presented at the 1936 Cabinetmakers’ Guild Ex...
Sheepskin, Fabric, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$950 / set
H 37.5 in W 31.5 in D 29.5 in
Vintage French Art Deco Style Channel Wingback Mahogany Lounge Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Art Deco Style Channel Wingback Mahogany Frame White/Off-White Lounge ...
Fabric, Mahogany
Danish Wingback Leather Lounge Chair, 1970
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful wingback leather lounge chair attributed to Svend Skipper Möbler, 1970, upholstered in cognac colored tufted leather on a five legged swivel metal base.
Metal
$13,900
H 43.31 in W 24.81 in D 27.96 in
Bjorn Tragardh and Uno Åhren, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
By Svenskt Tenn, Bjorn Tragardh
Located in High Point, NC
A modernist velvet and birch lounge chair designed by Bjorn Tragardh and Uno Åhren and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930s. Seat Height (inches): 15.5" Arm Height (inches): 23....
Velvet, Birch
$1,421Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 35.5 in W 29.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Queen Anne Channel Wingback Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cotton
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H 39.75 in W 26.5 in D 24.25 in
Hancock Moore Style Mahogany & Leather Queen Anne Chesterfield Lounge Chairs - 2
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hancock and Moore Style Mahogany & Leather Queen Anne Chesterfield Tufted Nailhead Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 26.5 wide x 24.25 deep x 39.75 high, with a seat ...
Metal
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H 46 in W 34 in D 28 in
Hand Stitched Floral Pattern Wide Queen Ann Base Wind Lounge Club Chair 1940s
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hand Stitched Floral Pattern Wide Queen Ann Base Wind Lounge Club Chair 1940s Clean!
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Queen Anne Style Rolled Back Tufted Wingback Chairs - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Queen Anne Style Rolled Back Tufted Wingback Chairs - Pair These Queen Anne Style Rolled Back Tufted Wingback Chairs showcase a timeless design characterized by their high, ...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 43 in W 27 in D 27.5 in
Pair Ethan Allen Queen Anne Style Tufted Upholstery & Walnut Armchairs, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of Queen Anne style arm chairs by Ethan Allen offers shaped tall back with tufted upholstered button backs and seats with walnut arm...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 100 in W 59 in D 60 in
Fine and Rare George I 18th c. Walnut and Marquetry Chair with Tapestry Fragment
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and rare early eighteenth-century George I walnut and seaweed marquetry parlour chair covered in a late 17th-century tapestry fragment. Circa ...
Tapestry, Walnut
Pair of Queen Anne Style Wingback Chairs by Dunbar
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of upholstered wing chairs by Dunbar. The wingbacks feature a hardwood frame with tall peaked crests and fully developed wings. The chairs are crafted in the Queen A...
Fabric, Hardwood
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H 38.5 in W 30 in D 31 in
Hancock Moore Queen Anne Mahogany Leather Nailhead Garrett Office Library Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Hancock & Moore Garrett armchair. Queen Anne style with a distressed mahogany frame upholstered in Navy with nailhead trim. Great for use any libra...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 45 in W 32 in D 36 in
American Vintage Leather Covered and Nail Head Trimmed Wing Back Chair, 20th C.
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This sculptural wing back chair feature tanned leather cover trimmed with brass nail heads. It is a comfortable and inviting chair that will add an English country house flair to an ...
Brass
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H 44.5 in W 32.5 in D 33.5 in
Queen Anne Style Wingback Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Zebra Print Upholstery
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage Queen Anne style wingback lounge chair and ottoman. The set features beautiful zebra print upholstery and solid walnut legs. A great mix of modern and traditional ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Vintage Chippendale Style Nail-Head Trimmed Leather Wing Back Chairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Of a great sculptural form, generous proportions and covered with burgundy red leather trimmed with nailheads these chairs evoke the feeling of the English country house.
Brass
Late 20th Century Pair Leather of Button Back Wing Armchairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of Chesterfield button back leather chairs by Thomas Lloyd in very nice condition standing on cabriol legs.
Leather
1930s Queen Anne-Style English Leather Wingback Chair
Located in New York, NY
This stunning English wingback was made in the 1930s. It is in the Queen Anne style and is comprised of leather upholstery and mahogany legs. The leather is a rich caramel color. It ...
Leather, Mahogany