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.
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Queen Anne Style Swivel Vanity Stool By Cox Manufacturing (2 available)
By Cox Manufacturing
Located in Pasadena, TX
This ad is for a single Cox Manufacturing vanity stool. The stool swivels and has a half back. The cabriolet legs terminate into bun feet. Price is per item. 2 stools available. Re...
Mahogany
Walnut Footstool with Needlepoint Top, Queen Anne Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Rødding, DK
A walnut footstool with hand-worked needlepoint top in the Queen Anne style, England or Northern Europe, early 20th century. The defining feature is the petit point panel: a densely ...
Fabric, Walnut
Queen Anne Style Carved Dressing Table Stool in Pink Velvet
Located in Lincoln, GB
Queen Anne Style Carved Dressing Table Stool in Pink Velvet A classic and refined Queen Anne style dressing table stool, featuring elegant cabriole legs and hand-carved shell motifs ...
Oak
17th Century English Walnut Stool
Located in High Point, NC
Wonderful and rare 17th century walnut stool from England. This is a very rare form with a cabriole and Spanish foot, which was a very popul...
Leather, Walnut
LOVELY PIANO DRESSING TABLE STOOL WITH FLOWER STITCHWORK WITH QUEEN ANNE LEGS j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Piano Stool With Flower Stitch-work. Please carefully examine the pictures to see the condition before purchasing, as they form part ...
Fabric, Hardwood
$4,175Sale Price|22% Off
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
Queen Anne Stool Walnut Seat
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pretty Queen Anne Style stool Circa 1900 Standing upon typical Queen Anne Legs with Pad feet and Carved Knees. The Stool features a recently reupholstered seat with a very good qu...
Walnut
Statton Furniture Oxford Antique Cherry Upholstered Stool, C 1976
Located in Germantown, MD
Statton furniture Oxford antique cherry upholstered stool. Very good vintage condition. Measures 21.5" W x 17" D x 18: H W5041222.
Upholstery, Cherry
Queen Anne Stool Walnut Antique Seat
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Queen Anne style walnut stool. Standing upon shaped legs with pad feet. circa 1900 The frame of the stool having crossbanded veneers. The seat having been recently re upholstered...
Walnut
$3,200
H 25 in W 19.25 in D 20 in
Chrome and Olive Green Leather Swivel Vanity Stool by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1970’s swivel polish chrome vanity stool, part of the “Ball Line” by American renowned designer Charles Hollis Jones. Out of an Arthur Elrod Desi...
Chrome
Industrial Swivel Stool
Located in Vosselaar, BE
1930s industrial swivel stool. The adjustable beech sit has a nice patina as well as the green paint remains on the iron supports. The height m...
Metal
17th Century English Oak Joint Stool / Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
17th century English oak joint stool / bench Jacobean style stool / bench Hand crafted English oak Measures: 18" wide x 12" deep x 16" high. The oak shows some distress...
Oak
Antique Arts and Crafts Stool Dressing Table Stool
Located in High Peak, GB
K0643 Very attractive Arts and Crafts dressing table stool, having newly reupholstered seat with famous William Morris strawberry thief ...
Beech
$1,610
H 20.08 in Dm 18.51 in
Art deco stool with curved legs and flower form seat with original upholstery
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A charming French Art Deco stool from the 1920s, distinguished by its sculptural curved legs in dark stained wood and its rare flower‑form seat upholstered in the original woven fabr...
Fabric, Wood
Heywood-Wakefield Swivel Vanity Stool, White Bouclé, 1950s USA
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vanity stool by Heywood-Wakefield with a round, segmented seat reupholstered in white bouclé. The seat swivels on four bowed legs joined by a circular bentwood stretcher. Marked on t...
Upholstery, Bentwood
$1,850
H 19 in W 24 in D 17 in
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Footstool With Queen Anne Legs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Early 19th century English footstool decorated in the chinoiserie style with detailed gilt and polychrome figures, floral sprays, and geometric motifs on a black lacquer ground. Rais...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage Lucite Swivel Vanity Stool, Heart Shaped Cushion, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage lucite swivel vanity stool with heart shaped cushion. Newly upholstered in vintage pink and white French Poodle fabric.
Lucite
17th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in San Francisco, CA
17th century English joint stool with turned legs and decorated apron. Works as a stool or low side table next to a chair. In very good antique condition with expected signs of use a...
Oak
$5,269 / item
H 19.69 in W 21.26 in D 18.51 in
Limited Edition Victoria Stool in Pink Velvet and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$2,144Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.5 in W 12 in D 15.5 in
Italian 17th Century Style Pair of Tuscan "Sgabelli" Painted Stools
Located in Encinitas, CA
These Italian 17th Century Style Pair of Tuscan "Sgabelli" Painted Stools are handcrafted in Italy and made to order. They are in perfect structural and in beautiful condition, with white backs and pale blue accents...
Chestnut
$1,250
H 20 in W 23.5 in D 17.5 in
English Queen Anne Style Walnut Stool with Slip Seat, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Queen Anne Style Walnut Stool with Slip Seat, Early 20th Century
Walnut
Sold
H 18.9 in W 20.28 in D 17.33 in
Antique Queen Anne Revival Dressing Stool, English, Needlepoint, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Queen Anne revival dressing stool. An English, mahogany and needlepoint footstool, dating to the high Victorian period, circa 1870. Delightful needlepoint cushion...
Textile, Mahogany
English Set of Four Mahogany and Leather Top Footstools
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A very handsome set of four mahogany footstools from England circa 1900, on Queen Anne style cabriole legs supporting the removable upholstered seats of chocolate brown leather (with...
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Antique Walnut Foot Stools
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique walnut foot stools. They were made in England, and date from around the 1930’s. The quality is superb, the solid walnut frames have beautiful cabriole sh...
Cotton, Walnut
Sold
H 14.5 in W 21 in D 13 in
Vintage Queen Anne Style Mahogany Needlepoint Stool Foot Rest Bench Ottoman 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Queen Anne stool, foot rest or ottoman. Made of solid mahogany featuring needlepoint floral acanthus embroidered upholstery and pad feet. Dimensions: 21" x 13" x 14.5"h
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair Queen Anne Style Footstools 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair Queen Anne Style Footstools 20thC Measures - 18"H x 22.5"W x 18.5"D A pair of Queen Anne style footstools from the 20th century, featuring elegant cabriole legs. The upholstery ...
Mahogany
Antique Queen Anne Style Foot Stool / Bench
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique foot stool / bench. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1920 period. It is of very fine quality and is a useful size. It sits on beautiful ca...
Fabric, Wood
Queen Anne Stool Walnut Revival Seat
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Queen Anne style walnut stool Circa 1900 This stool is raised upon typical Queen Anne cabriole legs with pad feet and carved shells to the knees The frieze of the stool being of a sh...
Mahogany, Walnut
Antique Walnut Kidney Shaped Stool
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique walnut kidney shaped stool, made in England and dating from around the 1900-1920 period. It is of very fine quality and is a lovely size. The kidney shaped top sits...
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Queen Anne Revival English Walnut Bench or Stool
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Queen Anne Revival Bench or Stool, English. Walnut. Excellent quality with shell carved knees, elegant whorl motif returns & slipper feet. Newly re-upholstered. 19.2...
Walnut
Queen Anne Stool Walnut
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Queen Anne Style Walnut Stool. This Stool is Raised Upon Typical Queen Anne Legs with Pad Feet. Circa 1920 The Stool Features a Lift Out Seat Which Has Recently Been Reupholstered. P...
Walnut
Queen Anne Stool Foot Rest Deep Button Leather
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Queen Anne Style Leather Footstool. The Stool Stands Upon Cabriole Legs. Circa 1930 The Stool Features a Deep Buttoned Seat With Brass Stud Work Detail. The Leather Has a Wonderfu...
Leather
Antique Walnut Dressing Table Stool
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique walnut dressing table stool, made in England and dating from the 1920’s. It has a gorgeous design and is of excellen...
Fabric, Walnut