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.
English Queen Anne Needlepoint Tapestry and Walnut Settee
Located in Queens, NY
English Queen Anne (18th Century) loveseat with floral needlepoint tapestry upholstery (as is) and a walnut frame with a stretcher base and cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique Queen Anne Mahogany Floral Tapestry Tall Back Settee c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Queen Anne Mahogany Floral Tapestry Tall Back Settee C1930 Measures - 50" x 58" x 36" This settee features a tall back design typical of the Queen Anne style, crafted from ...
Upholstery
Ralph Lauren Country English Somerville Sofa Settee in Tweed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome Country English style sofa, settee, or loveseat designed by Ralph Lauren. The Somerville sofa features a soft gracefully arched double back, generous English rolled arms, ...
Brass
Lovely Vintage Bamboo and Brass Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful vintage settee, circa 1970. Bamboo and hardwood construction with accents in hammered brass. Exceptional detail and craftsmanship. Fabulous jewelry! Excellent restored co...
Brass
Queen Anne Period Walnut Stool
Located in Lymington, GB
A Queen Anne period walnut stool. Early 18th century, circa 1710. Upholstered in 17th century tapestry, and close-nailed. Original stretchers and ra...
Walnut
Walnut Queen Anne Style Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
This is a custom-made, English walnut Queen Anne style dining chair with an upholstered slip seat, scalloped apron and carved, cabriole legs. Small in stature, but great in comfort f...
Cherry
$797Sale Price|53% Off
H 37.9 in W 23.25 in D 21.5 in
Queen Anne Period Walnut Chair Cabriole Legs and Stretchers, English circa 1700
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a classic English walnut chair from the Queen Anne period with a beautiful mellow color and dating to circa 1700-1710. This is a very good example of this classic antique de...
Walnut
Vintage Iron and Wicker Settee
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A woven wicker settee with an iron frame. This settee was manufactured in British Hong Kong dating them to middle of the 20th Century. We have a matching pair and is listed separate...
Iron
$1,500
H 35.5 in W 48 in D 25 in
Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Bellflower Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee...
Walnut
18th Century Queen Anne Settee in Walnut, Holland, circa 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century Queen Anne settee in walnut and velvet upholstery, Holland, circa 1750.
Walnut
$3,800
H 39.25 in W 49.5 in D 23 in
French Carved Walnut 19th Century Louis XVI Sofa, Settee or Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French elegant and well-made antique carved walnut sofa, loveseat or settee. Classic example of the French Louis XVI style: the quality is superb, the frame has crisp and intricate ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,951
H 21.86 in W 48.23 in D 33.47 in
Antique Love Seat, English, Walnut, Duet Bench, Dog Bed, Small Settee, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique love seat. An English, walnut and textile duet bench or dog bed, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Beautifully...
Textile, Walnut
French 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut Settee
Located in Troy, NY
French 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut Settee. Petit and delicate settee with straight simple lines, nicely turned walnut legs joined by similar turned double H-stretcher.
Walnut, Upholstery
Handsome Distressed Black Leather Diminutive Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming antique distressed black leather settee having walnut turned feet and finished with nailheads. Small yet comfy, and a great masculine look. Arm height 23
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Boho Camelback Loveseat in Brunschwig and Fils Floral
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring timeless elegance and boho charm into your home with this vintage camelback loveseat upholstered in Brunschwig & Fils floral fabric. The graceful camelback silhouette is comple...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
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H 33.5 in W 62 in D 30 in
Vintage Queen Anne Mahogany Camel Back Parlor Settee Bench Loveseat 62"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Queen Anne style bench / love seat / settee. Made of mahogany featuring a serpentine camel back design with flared arms and cabriole legs / feet. Includes two round Victori...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 34.5 in W 80 in D 34 in
Ethan Allen Georgian Court Queen Anne Camelback Sofa Ball & Claw Floral 20-7179
Located in Dayton, OH
Ethan Allen Georgian Court Queen Anne or chippendale style camelback sofa Mp. 20-7179, circa 1970s. Made from cherry with cabriole legs featuring a shell carved knee and ball and cla...
Upholstery, Cherry
Jack Lenor Larsen ‘Primavera’ Velvet Wingback Settee or Loveseat
Located in Southampton, NJ
Queen Anne style love-seat in stunning vintage Jack Lenor Larsen “Primavera” velvet having overstuffed down pillows and seat cushion. The f...
Velvet, Walnut
George II Style Walnut Loveseat or Small Sofa
Located in Folkestone, GB
An immensely attractive George II style walnut loveseat with shaped, upholstered back above an upholstered seat with two swept arms and standing on four square section cabriole legs....
Upholstery, Walnut
Tall Back Queen Anne Style Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Tall back Queen Anne style Loveseat with blue velvet upholstery and solid walnut legs.
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Laine of Hickory Queen Anne Mahogany Settee, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Queen Anne style settee by Laine of Hickory offers camel back form with scroll arms, raised on mahogany cabriole legs with stylized carved ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
1940s Settee with Three Queen Anne Style Front Legs and Carvings
Located in Pasadena, CA
1940s settee with three Queen Anne style front legs and carvings on a wood base. Newly upholstered in “Aswan Monsoon’ 100% Linen by Lisa Fine, with down wrap...
Linen, Wood
English Queen Anne Style Carved Open Arm Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
English Queen Anne style (modern) carved open-arm loveseat with a carved crest on a double chair back and a slip seat upholstered in brown leather.
Leather
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H 40 in W 57 in D 25 in
English Floral & Foliate Carved Mahogany Queen Anne Settee Frame, circa 1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
Early English Queen Anne settee frame features mahogany construction with camel back, scroll arms having carved floral rosettes and with foliate and scroll facing, seated on cabriole...
Mahogany
Camelback Loveseat
Located in Greenwich, CT
Vintage camelback loveseat covered in Romo/Platner linen. Wood-frame, down and feather cushions. Very comfy! Two available. Measurements: 35in H...
Upholstery