Queen Anne Bookcases
QUEEN ANNE STYLE
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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Style: Queen Anne
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 ...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Bookcases
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Brass
19th Century English George III Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a very good quality burr walnut dome top bureau bookcase. The top of the bookcase has three finials with two glazed doors below. The doors open to reveal a superbly fitte...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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...
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1920s British Vintage Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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.
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
Stained Glass, Mahogany
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 ...
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18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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...
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18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Bookcases
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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...
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
Burl
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...
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1930s British Vintage Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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...
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19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
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...
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18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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...
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1710s English Antique Queen Anne Bookcases
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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 ...
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Early 1700s English Antique Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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Queen Anne bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Queen Anne bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Queen Anne bookcases made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,991 and tops out at $74,885 while the average work can sell for $18,200.