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 Queen Anne Style Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 12
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous set of 12 carved mahogany dining chairs. Carved Ball and claw feet, shell accents, and armchairs with ease head carvings. Circa Late 20th Century Dimensions Armchair ...
Mahogany
Very Fine Tufted Teal Leather Queen Ann Accent Office Armchair MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Tufted Teal Leather Queen Ann Accent Office Armchair MINT!
Leather
19th Century Leather Tufted English Wingback Armchair
Located in Surrey, BC
Every now an then a beauty shows up ..this is a very nice antique English wingback with the perfect worn leather tones. Original finnish, unto...
Brass
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
1950s Kling Factories Queen Anne Velvet Upholstered Bench
By Kling Colonial
Located in Germantown, MD
1950s Kling Factories Queen Anne Velvet Upholstered Bench in good vintage condition. Aqua / turquoise velvet upholstery Measures 24.5" in wid...
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Harden Furniture Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Queen Anne style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Harden Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats. Measur...
Upholstery, Cherry
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Side Chair or Dining Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne or Georgian style side chair or dining chair By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany frame, with upholstered seat. Measures: 21.5"W x 22"D...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$14,900 / set
Set of 12 Flame Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A set of walnut dining chairs comprising two armchairs and ten side chairs in the Queen Anne style featuring flame mahogany back splats ove...
Mahogany
$676Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs with Striped Upholstery, 20TH C.
Located in Trenton, NJ
This refined set of four Queen Anne dining side chairs exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship of traditional American and European furniture-making. Each chair is constructed fro...
Wood
Queen Anne Solid Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs by Mount Airy Furniture
By Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six Georgian or Queen Anne style dining chairs By Mount Airy Furniture Co. USA, Circa 1980s Sculpted solid walnut frames, with caned backs and velvet upholst...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
English Queen Anne Needlepoint Tapestry and Walnut Settee
Located in Queens, NY
English Queen Anne styke (19/20th Century) loveseat with floral needlepoint tapestry upholstery (18th Century-as is) and a walnut frame with a stretcher base and cabriole legs ending...
1930s Queen Anne Style Low Walnut Upholstered Lounge Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Queen Anne Style Low height Walnut Upholstered Lounge chair in great vintage condition. Very clean upholstery.
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
Group Of Six Antique Queen Anne Style Burl Dining Chairs For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ca. 18th century. Including two pairs of complementary side chairs, along with two complementary armchairs. All heavy construction in burled wood with classic Queen Anne style shaped...
Velvet, Walnut
$950Sale Price / set|50% Off
Queen Anne Style Velvet Upholstered Walnut Dining Chairs, 4
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Four Queen Anne Style Walnut Dining Chairs, two armchairs and two side chairs, with pink velvet upholstered seats above cabriole legs. Armchair: 39" H x 25" W x 21" D; seats:...
Velvet, Walnut
Hand Carved Paw Foot Side Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century Hand carved paw foot side chair w/ shell & heart decoration.
Wood
Thomasville Furniture Queen Anne Style Upholstered Walnut Armchair
By Thomasville
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a 19th century take on a period Queen Anne armchair. The chair has 4 cabriolet style legs that terminate into bun feet. The handrest is carved and it has a nice floral fabric...
Upholstery, Walnut
21st C. Custom Upholstered Queen Anne Style Wingback Chair with Nail Head Trim
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c., custom wingback chair of a classic design with modern touches. It is upholstered in cream fabric, outlined with brass nail head trim that adds a decorative yet traditional a...
Metal
Set of Five Antique Ebony Queen Anne Rush Seat Dining Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A boldly turned set of antique Queen Anne side chairs, circa early 19th century in original ebony paint. Chairs of this design are often ...
Rush, Wood
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.
Antique 19th C English Queen Anne Carved Burr Walnut Splat Back Dining Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. English Queen Anne Carved Burr Walnut Splat Back Dining Arm Chair. Item features remarkable patina, carved Queen Anne legs, solid wood construction, beautiful wood gr...
Walnut
Pair of American Burl Walnut Queen Anne Side Chairs, Pa., Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Queen Anne side chairs with carved flanking cresting rails, centered vase splat back, upholstered seats, serpentine carved skirt , and terminating on cabriole legs w...
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Queen Anne Style, Six Dining Chairs, Light Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Queen Anne Style, Six Arm Chairs, Light Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s Set of six Queen Anne style armchairs in light stained wood and striped light beige fabric. Wood, Fabric; United St...
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Thomasville Queen Anne Walnut Dining Chairs in Slate Blue
By Thomasville
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A set of six Queen Anne dining chairs by Thomasville, comprising four side chairs and two armchairs. Crafted in walnut-toned solid wood, the chairs feature carved splat backs, shaped...
Upholstery, Wood
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful walnut Queen Anne side chair with a slender vase splat with a molded and pierced crest rail. Dramatic cabriole legs on front and rear of the cha...
Walnut
$3,750 / set
Pair of Oak Queen Anne Period Side Chairs
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A fine quality pair of oak high-back Queen Anne side chairs. The graceful curve of the back uprights continues all the way through the outswept, chamfered back legs. The front legs a...
Oak
Set of 5 bentwood chairs by J.&J. Kohn, Vienna, early 20th century
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Set of 5 original vintage chairs made of steam-bent beech, produced by the renowned Jacob & Josef Kohn (Vienna) furniture workshop, a historic competitor of Thonet during the Vienna ...
Beech
Late 20th C. Lillian August Cherry Wood Dining Chair with Rush Seat - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. a pair of cherrywood dining chairs with high backs, curved arms and woven rush seats. The top of the chairs have a distinctive silhouette that resembles the splat back...
Rush, Wood
Queen Anne Wing Back Slipper Style Scalamandre Zebra Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it be...
Upholstery, Wood
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
Burl Walnut Queen Anne Style Pair of Armchairs, circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
1920s burl walnut Queen Anne style pair of armchairs Burr walnut tops, walnut carcass and cabriole legs.
Burl
Queen Anne Walnut & Cane Armchair Approx. 1730
Located in Kastrup, DK
Queen Anne armchair. Walnut wood with quality image carving on arms, apron, legs and the top piece on the back. Gently Restored "French polish" ...
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Baker Furniture Style Queen Anne Solid Walnut Armchair, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne or Georgian style armchair or dining captain chair In the manner of Baker Furniture By Blowing Rock Furniture Industries USA, Circa 1960s Solid walnut frame...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,459Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Georgian Revival Walnut & Leather open elbow chairs
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Georgian Revival Walnut & Leather open elbow chairs circa 1920s Recently covered Leather upholstery, coloured to Brown, brass studded decoration, Walnut open Elbows, Walnut Cabr...
Leather, Walnut
$14,800 / set
Set of Four Queen Anne Gilded Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Remarkable Set of Four Queen Anne or George I Style Gilded Side Chairs. Carved and gilt gesso in original water gilding. Large, 18th Century Size ...
Giltwood
Stunning Set of Four Walnut Queen Anne Dining Chairs Acanthus Leaf Carved Wood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of four circa 1900 walnut Queen Anne dining chairs with black crushed velvet velour upholstery A very good looking and decorat...
Walnut
American Queen Anne Style Studded Upholstered Wingback Armchair
Located in Astoria, NY
American Queen Anne Style Brass Nailhead Studded Brown Vinyl Upholstered Wingback Arm Chair, atop walnut cabriole legs, Bloomingdale Brothers label beneath seat. 50.5" H x 31" W x 2...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Kindel Mahogany Queen Anne Style Club Fireside Wing Chairs Damask Fabric
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Pair of Kindel Mahogany Queen Anne Style Club Fireside Wing Chairs Damask Fabric Dimensions : 42" Tall X 31" Wide X 30" Deep These pair of chairs were made by Kindel in the Queen A...
Mahogany
Pair of 18th Century Queen Anne Style Oak Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of mid 18th century English or Dutch oak side chairs. Recently refinished and upholstered. Some professional old repairs but chairs are very sturdy and sound.
Oak
Pair Burgundy Leather Queen Anne Tufted Upholstery Walnut Armchairs MINT
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Burgundy leather Queen Anne tufted upholstery walnut armchairs mint!
Leather, Cherry
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
Set of 14 20th Century English Antique Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality set of 14 Queen Anne style dining chairs, each having high backs with carving to the top, standing on elegantly carved cabriole legs united by an ornately ...
Mahogany
$3,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Queen Anne Style Leather Armchairs with Wood Frame
Located in CABA, AR
Step into luxurious comfort with this exquisite pair of Queen Anne style leather armchairs. These timeless pieces exude sophistication and elegance, embodying the classic charm of th...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Queen Anne Style Wingback Lounge Chairs in Velvet & Chenille and Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Queen Anne Style Wingback Lounge Chairs in Velvet & Chenille and Leather- Pair Featuring a pair of Queen Anne Style lounge chairs with solid wood wingback frames, carved leg...
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Quen Ann Style Scallop Accent New Leather Upholstery Bench
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Quen Ann Style Scallop Accent New Leather Upholstery Bench MINT.
Leather
$3,400 / set
Elm Side Chairs Dressed in Mustard-Color
Located in Chireno, TX
Pair of elm side chairs dressed in mustard-color linen skirts. English country side chairs hand-carved from elm wood in Queen Anne style ci...
Linen, Foam, Elm
18th Century Walnut Open Armchair
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century walnut open armchair in the Queen Anne style, having a shaped central splat flanked by curved uprights, the elegantly shaped arm supports incorporating swan heads, drop ...
Walnut
Set of Seven Queen Anne Style Walnut High Back Armchairs, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 English Queen Anne style (20th Cent) walnut high back arm chairs with beige leather upholstery ONE NOT AVAILABLE 7/8
Leather, Walnut
Maple Savery Side Chair with Yoke Crest
By William Savery
Located in West Chester, PA
From the school of William Savery, this Maple Queen Anne side chair has a yoke crest, a solid spooned splat, a rush seat and cabriole legs terminating i...
Set of 6 Kindel Queen Anne Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Set of 6 Kindel Queen Anne Style Mahogany Dining Chairs Dimensions: Side chairs - 39.5" Tall X 24" Wide X 19" Deep Arm chairs - 28" Wide X 19" Deep X 39.5" Tall These stunning cha...
Mahogany
Queen Ann Style Bench Footstool
Located in San Francisco, CA
English walnut footstool or bench with a recent deep dark brown leather upholstered cushion. Extremely good quality, custom made bench (hand-...
Walnut, Leather
Queen Anne Style Parcel Gilt Armchair
Located in Kent, Dover
An English Queen Anne style mahogany and parcel gilt armchair, newly upholstered in chartreuse velvet.
Mahogany
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
English 1920s Queen Anne Style Side Chair with Painted Birds, Trees and Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Queen Anne style side chair from the early 20th century, with painted bird and flower motifs. Created in England during the first quarter of the 20th century, this Queen Anne style side chair charms us with its sinuous lines and painted décor. White birds are flying around small trees and flowers, or simply standing on the ground. The chair has been reupholstered with a neutral toned fabric complimenting the structure's golden tones beautifully. Raised on cabriole legs connected to one another through a turned cross stretcher, this English Queen Anne style side chair circa 1920...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Queen Anne Walnut and Parcel Gilt Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a shaped, carved and pierced crest rail over period needlepoint seats and backs raised on block and turned legs and Spanish feet. Provenance, L...
Walnut
Queen Anne Style Walnut Bench
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular drop in new muslin seat surrounded by a molded frame and frieze raised on cabriole legs with shell knees and pad feet.
Walnut
19th Century Irish Queen Anne Chippendale Armchair
Located in Solebury, PA
Bench-made 19th-century Irish Chippendale armchair. A mahogany swan‑back armchair with delicately carved floral crests, the shaped, conform...
Mahogany
$1,406 / set
Set of 6 Queen Anne Style Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Six Queen Anne style dining chairs, painted red. The seats are upholstered in the original dark green leather. The chairs have vase shaped splats and are raised on elegant cabriole f...
Set of 6 Baker Furniture Queen Anne Carved Mahogany White Damask Dining Chairs
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Set of 6 Baker Furniture Queen Anne Carved Mahogany White Damask Dining Chairs Dimensions : Arm Chairs - 40" Tall X 28.75" Wide X 21.75" Deep Side Chairs - 40" Tall X 21" Wide X 21"...
Mahogany
Set of 7 Hand Dyed Leather Armchairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality set of 7 hand dyed leather armchairs, each chair with open arms, stands on carved cabriole legs. Each chair is in...
Leather, Walnut
18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Settee with Point de Hongrie Flame Stitching
Located in Solebury, PA
A fine 18th century Queen Anne small walnut settee upholstered in vibrant flame stitch fabric retains an authentic period presence and refined proportions. The elegantly carved arms ...
Walnut