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
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
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
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
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
$4,159Sale 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 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
Diminutive Cherry Queen Anne Foot Stool
Located in West Chester, PA
Very desirable size cherry Queen Anne foot stool, shaped sides, cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.
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
Pair of English Queen Anne Style Walnut Stools with Carved Shells and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Queen Anne style walnut stools from the early 20th century, with carved shells, ball and claw feet and new upholstery. Born during the first quarter of the 20th century, each of this pair of English Queen Anne style stools features an exquisite walnut structure, adorned on the knees and center of the skirt with a delicately carved shell. Each rectangular seat, covered with a new linen upholstery, is resting on four cabriole legs, raised on ball and claw feet. With their distinguished Queen Anne lines and lovely patina, this pair of English stools...
Walnut, Upholstery
1920s French Victorian Upholstered Piano Stool with Turned Legs
Located in High Point, NC
This 1920s French Victorian upholstered piano stool features a beautifully carved wooden base with turned legs connected by elegant stretchers. The stool’s black finish has acquired ...
Upholstery, Wood
$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 Style Joint Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
An antiqued wood ‘Joynt’ stool, with a serpentine apron on pegged splay legs joined by a stretcher. The original 17th century. Dimensions: 22" W x 12" D x 18" H.
Wood
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
$5,000 / set
H 25 in W 14 in D 14 in
Set of Four Vintage Chrome and White Leather Adjustable Rolling Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 vintage chrome and white leather adjustable rolling stools. Heavy, sturdy and fully functional. Great for an Industrial kitchen. ...
Chrome
$3,188
H 19.3 in W 20.87 in D 16.54 in
Antique Dutch 17th Century Baroque Cherrywood Upholstered Stool Ottoman C.1690
Located in London, GB
Antique Dutch 17th Century Baroque Cherrywood Upholstered Stool Ottoman C.1690 Good antique condition; frame solid and stable; patination consistent with age. Re-upholstery of drop-...
Fruitwood
set of four rattan and wood barstools
Located in BE
set of four rattan and wood barstools A nice set of bar stools. This set is from the 1970s from France. The chairs look a lot like furniture from famous designer Charlotte Perriand a...
Rattan
$975
H 19.5 in W 13 in D 13 in
Antique English Stool Footstool Bench Carved Top Barley Twist Legs Oak c. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Carved Oak Barley Twist Stool Footstool Bench with Carved Topc. 1920s Barley twist legs and "X" stretcher with up finial~...
Oak
High Style Swivel Vanity Stool by Jay Spectre c 1970/1980's
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Art Deco Revival, Hollywood Regency style swivel boudoir chair, vanity stool designed by Jay Spectre circa 1970' 1980's. The stool features four solid oak legs in pale bleach...
Fabric, Oak
$2,650Sale Price|24% Off
H 26 in W 19.75 in D 17 in
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and Chromed Steel Vanity Swivel Stool, c 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking 1970s Lucite vanity stool by Charles Hollis Jones, the celebrated “Mister Lucite” whose innovative designs helped define the Hollywood Regency aesthetic. This sculptural p...
Chrome
$2,587Sale Price|60% Off
H 19 in Dm 21 in
17th Century Ming Dynasty Hand Carved Stone Garden Stool / Side Table #2 of pair
Located in Wainscott, NY
17th Century Ming Dynasty hand-carved stone garden seat is likely grey limestone or granite. The rounded barrel form and detailed relief carvings - included floral motifs and a styl...
Stone
English Walnut Queen Anne Style Stool with Needlepoint
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Walnut Queen Anne Style Stool with Needlepoint, Early 20th Century
Upholstery, Walnut
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
Sold
H 17.33 in W 24.81 in D 14.18 in
LARGE PIANO DRESSING TABLE STOOL WITH FLOWER STITCHWORK WITH QUEEN ANNE LEGS j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Large Piano Dressing Table Stool With Flower Stitchwork. An exquisite piece of furniture that exudes elegance and sophistication. This beau...
Fabric, Hardwood