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.
Vintage English Chesterfield Queen Anne Style Brown Leather Tufted Ottoman Foots
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Chesterfield Queen Anne Style Brown Leather Tufted Ottoman Footstool. Item features shell carved knees, button tufted brown leather upholstery, solid wood frame, beau...
Leather, Wood
Antique Walnut Queen Anne Style Stool with Removable Cane Seat
Located in Pasadena, TX
This stool was made in the early part of the 20th century. It has a cabriolet style leg and feet. The stool is constructed from walnut and has a removable seat. The seat retains its ...
Cane, Walnut
Vintage Queen Anne Style Pillow Top Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Pasadena, TX
This pillow top ottoman is made in the Queen Anne style. Its legs are constructed of walnut and have the cabriolet legs and feet. Its upholstered in a pink velvet fabric.
Walnut
A Queen Anne Style Walnut Bench
Located in New York, NY
Old meets new in this great looking Queen Anne style bench. A rectangular top, supported by graceful cabriole legs. It has been reupholstered in a vibrant faux crocodile green pate...
Walnut
$740
H 13.19 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Chesterfield Brown Leather Tufted Square Footstool Vintage Biker Tan Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely Tan brown leather chesterfield tufted footstool A good looking and comfortable stool, it has a nice heritage patina to it We have cleaned ...
Leather
Vintage Victorian Style Iron Queen Anne Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gorgeous Victorian/Queen Anne Style cast iron foot stool with stripped multicolored fabric top. It measures approx.14" long each side and 8" tall. weighs approx. 14 lbs. 2 available
Iron
Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Madison, MS
This lovely upholstered ottoman features black, white, and tan stripes and four black painted legs. It is in great shape and seems practically new...
Fabric, Wood
Large Chesterfield Leather Tufted Ottoman, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A generously sized rectangular ottoman upholstered in rich brown tufted leather. Designed in the 1960s, Exuding classic Chesterfield sophistication with a modern versatility. Brass n...
Leather
Moroccan Brown Leather Pouf, Embroidered Ottoman, Vintage Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan handcrafted brown camel leather ottoman, with embroideries.Could be used a foot stool, or side table or ottoman.The Moroccan leather poufs are hand-tooled and embroidered wi...
Leather
Finely Upholstered Custom Ottoman
Located in Forney, TX
A fine classically inspired custom contemporary ottoman. Luxuriously hand-upholstered, using various fabrics, and a tassel fringe base. Rectangular in shape. This finely detailed and wonderfully decorative ottoman will bring a touch of elegance to any room. Provenance: From the estate of Lonnie Alfred "Bo" Pilgrim. (May 8, 1928 – July 21, 2017) He was the co-founder of Pilgrim's Pride, which at one time was one of the largest chicken producers in the United States. Pilgrim co-founded Pilgrim's Pride when he opened a feed store...
Upholstery
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
$2,660
H 21.5 in W 23.25 in D 14 in
American Queen Anne Style Light Walnut & Leather Upholstered Bench, ca. 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a raised newly upholstered leather seat atop a rectangular frame raised on cabriole legs terminating in pad feet in the Queen Anne style, likely a piano bench
Walnut
Moorish Modern Stool with Upholstered Seat
Located in Danville, CA
Freshly restored Moorish stool with charcoal grey mohair seat.
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage-Style Tufted Leather Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Vintage-style leather tufted ottoman in brown leather. It features a solid hardwood frame wrapped in rich brown leather detailed with nailhead brass trim. The cushioned top is fixed ...
Leather
Tufted Leather Round Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Tufted leather round ottoman with antiqued brown full-grain leather. Dimensions: 36" W x 36" D x 16" H Color variation is common and accept...
Leather
Early English Tufted Gold Leather Chesterfield Ottomans, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love these! This is a pair of early English tufted gold leather Chesterfield ottomans on mahogany frames. Note the carved and turned feet!They are unmarked and in very good condition.
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 18 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
Vintage W&J Sloan English Queen Anne Style Mahogany Blue Leather Ottoman - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage W&J Sloan English Queen Anne Style Mahogany Blue Leather Ottomans - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x 21.5" W x 14.5" D.
Leather, Mahogany
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H 17 in W 22 in D 22 in
English Queen Anne Style Carved Walnut Square Upholstered Ottoman Footstool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Queen Anne Style Carved Walnut Square Upholstered Ottoman Footstool. Item features a carved walnut base with carved knees and ...
Walnut
Pair of Queen Anne Style Wooden Stools
Located in Astoria, NY
Two Queen Anne style hardwood stools or ottomans with magenta upholstery, one smaller. Measures: Larger: 17" H x 24.5" W x 14.5" D. In very good vintage condition. Dealer: S138XX.
Hardwood
2 Vintage Queen Anne Mahogany Wingback Library Club Arm Chairs & Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage set of two wingback chairs and ottoman. Made of mahogany featuring a blue floral fabric with rolled arms, padded headdress and Queen Anne slipper feet. Custom upholstered by ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Queen Anne Style Mahogany and Velvet Footstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century matching pair of mahogany footstools made in the Queen Anne taste. Featuring plush, velvet upholstery bordered by brass tack nail heads. Supported by cabriole legs endin...
Brass
Queen Anne Walnut Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English walnut, 18th century stool with a slip seat needlepoint cushion, wonderfully shell carved cabriole legs on pad feet.
Walnut
Period Queen Anne Footstool or Ottoman Shell Carving on Knee
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A period English Period Queen Anne footstool or ottoman. Nice shell carving on knee with a pad foot. The bench is brown oak and in original condition. We had the ottoman re-glued an...
Wood, Fabric