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.
Queen Anne Style Two Seat Settee
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Queen Anne style two seat settee, custom made for Paramount Antiques of New York. The seat back has rounded shoulders carved with an acanthus leaf...
Fabric, Wood
Fine Antique English Style Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A camel back long sofa, with serpentine seat rail raised on dark stained four cabriole front legs and four curved swept back legs. Tub form sides with sloping wood arms. Upholstered ...
Fabric, Wood
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage J. M. Walton Queen Anne Camel Back Upholstered Sofa 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Vintage J. M. Walton Queen Anne Camel Back Upholstered Sofa with Scroll Form Arms and Raised on...
Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century Five Seat Chair Back Sofa, Carved Walnut, Red Silk Fabric
Located in Madrid, ES
A large five-seat quintuple 18th century Spanish Carlos III chair back sofa, with hand-carved walnut wood furniture and silk fabric upholstery. This is an...
Silk, Walnut
Carved Burl Walnut Queen Anne Style Three Seats Sofa, circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
1940s burl walnut Queen Anne style sofa. Burr walnut tops, walnut carcass and cabriole legs.
Wood
19th Century Hand Dyed Leather Wing Back Sofa
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century hand dyed leather wing back sofa, having a deep buttoned back, flanked by two wings above two feather stuffed cushions. The sofa stands on ele...
Leather
1940s Burl Walnut Queen Anne Style Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
1940s burl walnut Queen Anne style sofa Burr walnut tops, walnut carcass and cabriole legs.
$5,432
H 31.5 in W 62.6 in D 21.26 in
FINE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780 GiLTWOOD CHESTERFIELD WINDOW SETTEE SALON SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale very rare, highly collectable Georgian circa 1780 Salon settee or window seat with the original gold giltwoo...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Three-Seat Velvet Sofa, circa 1940, Italy
Located in Girona, Spain
Three-seat velvet sofa, Reupholstered, circa 1940, Italy. Very good vintage condition.
Velvet
19th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant late 19th-century Louis XVI-style sofa is crafted from beech wood, painted in a soft antique finish that highlights its delicate carved details. Resting on four tapered,...
Velvet, Beech
19th Century Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Batley, GB
A late 19th century 2 seater country house chesterfield sofa by C. J. Lawrence - Southsea. c1890 Retaining its original soft and purposefully loose horsehair buttoned upholstery. ...
Beech, Walnut
19th Century Low Back Sofa
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century low back sofa with carved arms, over long seat raised on cabriole legs with acanthus leaf detailing terminating on original brass castors.
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th century French sofa is a masterfully crafted piece that reflects timeless design and superior artistry. The walnut frame features intricate carvings along the arms ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,949
H 31 in W 90 in D 35 in
A Very Smart Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield 4 Seater Sofa - Dark Chestnut Brown
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we have not only pieces that we craft from our own collection but in addition, around 350 pieces of leather chesterfield furniture dating throu...
Leather
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
Sofa in Walnut,molded and sculpted backrest with triple convolution,recessed armrests,resting on eight arched serpentine legs. of the Louis XV Period. We can re cover the Sofa upon r...
Upholstery, Walnut
1 of a Pair - A Very Smart Mid-Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
We were very fortunate to acquire a full collection of pieces from a beautiful country house on the south coast. The full collection was purchased approximately 50 years ago and con...
Leather
$1,731Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
Three-Seat Sofa Attributed to Franco Albini, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful three-seat sofa from 1940 attributed to Franco Albini in rosewood. The fabric used for the padding of the sofa Franco Albini is original of t...
Fabric, Walnut
$17,436
H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 34.65 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa. Wool Bouclé Fabric. Circa 1940.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat sofa model 1669 manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s. Original piece from the 1940s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the b...
Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Fur
19th Century French Antique Three-Seat High Back Sofa
Located in Sofia, BG
Antique French three-seat high back sofa with wooden elegantly shaped legs terminating in casters at the back. Beautiful new upholster in beige and light rose. There are three very c...
Linen, Walnut
Telephone Sofa Green Velvet Queen Anne style 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Green Velvet so called ''Telephone sofa '' This little sofa .use to be standing in the hallway . For longer Telephone calls .in the sixties . Queen Anne in style .Nut wood . Gre...
Velvet
Vintage English Queen Anne Camel Back Sofa 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Vintage English Queen Anne Camel Back Sofa 20thC. Measures - 36.25"H x 82.5"W x 31.25"D. A char...
Abalone, Upholstery, Mahogany
Edmund Burke Velvet Sofa
By Fleming & Howland
Located in Basildon, London
Transform your living room with the luxurious Edmund Burke Velvet Sofa. Upholstered in sumptuous velvet, this sofa exudes elegance and sophistication. Its classic silhouette and plus...
Wood, Velvet
19th Century Queen Anne Style Walnut Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century walnut sofa in the Queen Anne style. The whole is supported by beautiful cabriole legs and the distinctive double humpback and ...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 35 in W 78 in D 35 in
Vintage Queen Anne Mahogany Camelback Settee Sofa Crewel Style Fabric Down Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite Queen Anne style camelback settee or sofa, circa mid-20th century. Features a beautiful swooping back, rolled arms and large removable down fil...
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
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
Sold
H 43 in W 56.5 in D 30.5 in
English Queen Anne Style Double Camel Back Upholstered Settee Sofa 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An English Queen Anne style settee sofa offers upholstered double camel back form with scroll arms raised on carved mahogany cabriole legs with...
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century English Queen Anne Style Wing Back Sofa
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A good quality Queen Anne style wing back sofa, having three seats, above carved and shaped cabriole legs. This piece remains structurally sound and the fabric is in very good condit...
Other
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 Queen Anne Style Upholstered Settee, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Queen Anne style upholstered settee or loveseat offers shaped back and scroll arms raised on mahogany cabriole legs with pad feet, 20th century Measures: 34.25" H x 56" W...
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Laine of Hickory Queen Anne Style Mahogany Sofa, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Queen Anne style sofa by Laine of Hickory offers camel back form with scroll arms, raised on mahogany cabriole legs with stylized carved s...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Embroidered Velvet and Oak Queen Anne Camel Back Sofa, circa 1700
Located in Culver City, CA
Embroidered velvet and oak Queen Anne camel back sofa, circa 1700. With wonderfully carved oak frame. Original tattered velvet back with detailed embroidery consisting of wool, me...
Wool, Silk, Velvet, Oak