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.
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Walnut Queen Anne Revival Bureau Bookcase circa 1920s
Located in Dereham, GB
Antique Walnut Queen Anne Revival Bureau Bookcase circa 1920s Arch top, with single Astragal Glazed door, 3 shelf interior, The Fall with Burr Walnut veneer & cross banding, Opens...
Walnut
Berkey & Gay Style Antique Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Bookcase, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Queen Anne or Victorian style bookcase, bar cabinet, or dining cabinet In the manner of Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1920s Carved mahogany, with glass front and side...
Brass
Queen Anne Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
The top section with double dome and three giltwood finials all over a pair of mirror inset doors. The doors enclosing an elaborate fitted interior with cubbies, drawers and doors. T...
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Cascading Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made antique burr walnut cascading open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1920 period. It is of superb quality and has a go...
Walnut
Antique Queen Anne Fantastic Quality Burr Walnut & Featherbanded Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Queen Anne fantastic quality burr walnut and featherbanded bureau bookcase having a shaped moulded top with three original turned finals above a pair of burr walnut bevelled ...
Walnut
$1,813Sale Price|20% Off
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase circa 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase circa 1930s Dome shaped top , Single Astragal Glazed door, with Working lock & Key, open 2 reveal Two shelf interior, Burr Walnut Bure...
Walnut
Queen Anne Style Walnut Secretary Bookcase – Chinoiserie & Mirror Doors
Located in Westwood, NJ
Queen Anne Style Secretary – with chinoiserie and mirror doors exemplifies the refined balance of elegance and utility that defined early 18th-century English furniture. Crafted in r...
Wood, Mirror
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Hand Painted Bureau Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Bureau mahogany Bookcase. With later hand painted harlequin finish. Double dome top, the pair of doors open to reveal a fully fitted interior. The fall ...
Mahogany, Paint
Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made antique burr walnut bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920’s. The quality is superb, this has stunning burr walnut grain pa...
Glass, Walnut
$19,778Sale Price / item|36% Off
Queen Anne Walnut Double Dome Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
A Queen Anne-period walnut veneered & featherbanded double-dome bookcase or cabinet of good rich colour. The two door mirrored upper section surmounted b...
Walnut
Outstanding Burr Walnut Bookcase on Stand
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A top class Queen Anne style burr walnut bookcase with three adjustable shelves, standing on a seperate three drawer base, with brass handles, end grain moulding and oak carcas., exc...
Burl
Queen Anne Bureau Bookcase in Inlaid Walnut, c. 1710
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Bureau Bookcase of the Queen Anne period. The frame constructed in walnut, with inlaid elm designs. The slanted fall-front opens to reveal a herringbone-inlaid arrangem...
Brass
Showcase with Flap and Desk in Mahogany Stained Glass, Early 20th Century
Located in Prato, IT
England, early 1900s with stained glass Solid mahogany Good conditions Dimensions: approx. L 90 x P 42 x H 213 cm.
Stained Glass, Mahogany
18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Fine and Rare Early 18th-Century George I Single Dome Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase of diminutive proportions, Circa 1720-1730. England. This exceptional early Georgian bureau book...
Walnut
18th Century Queen Anne Period Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 18th century walnut double dome bureau bookcase. The mirror doors open to reveal adjustable shelves, pigeon holes and drawers. The fall front opens to reveal the ...
Walnut
Pair Regency Open Bookcases in Walnut Open Front Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Regency Sheraton style open front bookcase in burl walnut Tall and thin so elegant design to this piece We can also split the pair up if you are looking for a single...
Walnut
$2,060
H 36.82 in W 33.47 in D 12.8 in
Sheraton Revival Burr Elm Walnut Inlay Dwarf Library Open Bookcase Bookshelf
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for this lovely Burr Elm, Walnut inlaid, Sheraton Revival style dwarf open library bookcase A very good looking well made and decorative piece, the shelf is height adjustable and or removable so it can be adjusted to take any size books/ Each piece is in light mahogany with lovely walnut Sheraton inlay...
Elm, Walnut
$2,995
H 46.5 in W 45.25 in D 11.25 in
Antique Art Deco Carved Walnut Bookcase or Display Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of Gilbert Rohde USA, Circa 1920s Walnut, with beautiful book-matched burled walnut top, and mullioned glass ...
Glass, Walnut, Burl
$1,716
H 82.68 in W 43.31 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Sheraton Revival Burr Walnut Open Bookcase 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Vintage open bookcase in the Sheraton style, dating from the late 20th Century. The bookcase has five adjustable shelves, is made from burr walnut and has supe...
Satinwood, Walnut
Vintage Sheraton Revival Low Burr Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful vintage low open bookcase in the Sheraton style, with adjustable shelves. The bookcase has two adjustable shelves, is made from burr walnut and has superb satin...
Satinwood, Walnut
$4,395 / set
H 63.78 in W 33.86 in D 11.42 in
1920s Antique Globe Wernicke Stacking Barrister's Bookcase, USA
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Iron Banded Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase 1920s & 1940's as noted by both logos Comes apart in sections for easy transportation. Se...
Brass
Pair Regency Open Bookcases in Walnut Open Front Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Regency Sheraton style open front bookcase in burl walnut Tall and thin so elegant design to this piece We can also split the pair up if you are looking for a single...
Walnut
Scandinavian elm and burr low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian elm and burr low open bookcase circa 1950. Stunning art deco influenced Swedish low open bookcase. Made from elm, narrow depth and rounded ends make this the ideal sto...
Elm, Burl
$3,595
H 64 in W 43.75 in D 18 in
Berkey & Gay Antique English Tudor Walnut and Burl Wood Bookcase, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Jacobean or Tudor style bookcase, china hutch, or bar cabinet By Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1920s Ornate carved walnut, with burl wood panels, and original bra...
Brass
$14,001
H 35.44 in W 55.12 in D 10.63 in
Original Modernist corner bookcase in Mahogany by Danish Cabinet maker 1920s.
Located in København K, 84
This original 1920s Danish Funkis corner bookcase, crafted in solid mahogany by a master cabinetmaker, is a rare and refined example of early Scandinavian functionalist design. Roote...
Mahogany
$3,845
H 65.12 in W 34.02 in D 14.18 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Modular Bookcase, 1920s Mahogany
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique Globe Wernicke four tier glazed sectional / modular / barrister's bookcase 1920s Mahogany and Brass Fittings. Comes apart in sections for easy transportation. With original i...
Brass
$996
H 53.75 in W 18 in D 11.5 in
Antique English Regency Style Carved Mahogany Narrow Etagere, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
A patinated Antique English regency style mahogany narrow etagere in good condition. Great for displaying arts and other ornamental objects. Height is...
Mahogany
Top Quality Walnut Bookcase
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Fine quality Queen Anne figured walnut three door library bookcase, nine adjustable mahogany shelves with brass shelf supports, in excellent overall condition. 45.5" high 55.5"wide ...
Walnut
Queen Anne Walnut Adjustable Library Bookcase
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice quality Queen Anne style four door walnut breakfront library bookcase, nine adjustable solid walnut shelves, standing on squat cabriole legs, all working locks with keys,...
Walnut
18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Fine and Rare Three-Part George I Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase Circa 1720-1730 – England Attributed to Coxed and Woster (1700-1735) This exceptional George I burr walnut bureau bookcase represents the finest English craftsmanship of the early 18th century, attributed to the renowned cabinetmaking partnership of Coxed and Woster. Meticulously constructed in three sections, the chest, bureau, and bookcase, it reflects both practicality and elegance, showcasing premium burr veneers and outstanding period details. Surmounted by a refined cavetto moulded cornice, the bookcase features a pair of inset moulded and shaped mirrored doors, enhancing its grandeur and light-reflecting elegance. The doors reveal double D-moulded shelves, fitted for functional and decorative display. At the base of each mirrored door, retractable candle slides provide both practicality and historical charm. The fall-front bureau is adorned with a cross-grain ogee-moulded bookrest, supported by retractable lopers. It includes two short oak-lined, feather-banded drawers fitted with their original gilt-brass ring-pull handles, oval escutcheons, and locks. When opened, the fall reveals what appears to be the original inset leather writing surface, accompanied by a beautifully arranged interior of pigeonholes and a series of small and long feather-banded drawers with original knobs. A central feather-banded cupboard, flanked by Tuscan columns, conceals three hidden drawers, exemplifying both craftsmanship and ingenuity. The chest, with its ovolo waist moulding, is raised on sturdy ball and bracket feet, providing balance and visual strength. It features three graduating oak-lined, feather-banded drawers, retaining their original gilt-brass handles, escutcheons, and locks. Provenance: The attribution to Coxed and Woster is supported by the piece’s impeccable quality and stylistic hallmarks. The partnership, active between 1700 and 1735, operated from the White Swan at St. Paul’s Churchyard in London. Known for producing luxurious walnut and burr maple veneered...
Brass
18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The bureau bookcase is crafted from burr walnut, a luxurious wood veneer featuring swirling grain patterns and a richly warm hue. Burr walnut was prized during the Queen Anne period ...
Walnut
Queen Anne-Style Chinese Red Chinoiserie Desk and Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
a Queen Anne-style Chinese red (vermillion) chinoiserie secretary / desk and bookcase with all over gilt decoration, a drop-front desk / writing surface, a scroll bonnet top / pedime...
Wood
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H 73.23 in W 24.41 in D 19.1 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality Queen Anne style burr walnut bureau bookcase having an arched shaped cornice above a shaped bevel edge mirror door open...
Walnut
Slim Antique Figured Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique bureau bookcase of slim proportions in book matched figured walnut. This was made in England & dates from around the 1900-1910 period. It is of superb quality and...
Walnut
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Period Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 18th century Queen Anne Period walnut Bureau bookcase. The rich color and original condition of this piece are outstanding. Beneath the molded cornice the two mirrored doors re...
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Open Bookcase Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Antique burr walnut cabinet with bookshelves above the cupboards. This is a very useful piece of furniture, which could fit in many loca...
Walnut
Queen Anne Japanned Secretary
Located in Essex, MA
Likely Dutch. With arched cornice over a pair of arched doors opening to shelves and drawers, the base with hinged slant lid writing surface openi...
Oak, Paint
Antique English Queen Anne Leaded Slag Glass Curio Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English leaded glass curio cabinet or bookcase featuring Queen Ann styling with a rose or flower slag glass insert and cabriole legs. Meas...
Glass, Hardwood
Long Antique Burr Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A very long and impressive antique open bookcase in burr walnut. This was made in England, it is in the Queen Anne style and dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is superb, with fine and crisp carving on the cabriole legs, all along the top edges and front canted corners. There are gorgeous burr walnut veneers throughout, all on solid walnut construction. This has space to house a library of...
Walnut