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.
$1,225Sale Price|30% Off
American Drew Queen Anne Style Cherry Highboy Dry Bar Liquor Display Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century American Drew Highboy Liquor Cabinet, circa 1980s. Features a cherry frame with an open pediment and two doors showcasing false drawers that open to a fancy illumi...
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
A fine 18th Queen Anne period Black chest on stand with Chinoiserie decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 18th century Queen Anne period black painted chest on stand . Hand painted Chinoiserie detail with original brass hardware . Pad feet
Wood
English Chinoiserie Georgian Style Japanned Scarlet Vermillion Cabinet Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Vintage bureau cabinet secretary in the English chinoiserie style with elements of Queen Anne and George I design, japanned finish in red vermillion/scarlet with hand-painted and gil...
Wood
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Thomasville Queen Anne Bonnet Top Maple Highboy Tall Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Highboy dresser by Thomasville in very nice vintage condition.
Maple
Berkey & Gay Style Antique Queen Anne Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Queen Anne style bookcase, bar cabinet, or dining cabinet In the manner of Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1920s Carved walnut, with glass front door. Measures: 44"W x...
Glass, Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A superb antique burr walnut Queen Anne style display cabinet. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s period. The quality is excellent, this has bevelled glass do...
Glass, Walnut
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
Thomasville Collectors Cherry Traditional Canted Front Lighted China Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in Dayton, OH
This traditional Thomasville china cabinet is a standout piece from their prestigious Collectors Cherry collection, showcasing a rich, warm w...
Brass
18th Century Inlaid Bone and MOP Walnut Table Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Inlaid Bone and Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Walnut Cabinet. Beautiful cabinet features inlaid bone that creates contrast and texture while mother-of-pearl with it's iridescen...
Walnut
Queen Anne Japanned Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
With double arched top over a pair of arched mirror doors opening to a red interior fitted with drawers and shelves, the base with slant lid des...
Oak
American Queen Anne Cherry Flat Top Graduated Highboy, Connecticut, Circa 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
American Queen Anne cherry flat top highboy with a molded edge cornice, two flanking upper case drawers with a centered fan carved drawer and four low...
Brass
Fine Early 18th Century Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
Fine Early 18th Century Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase English Queen Anne Period Burl Walnut Secretary Desk and Bookcase, circa 1710 A fine 18th century English Queen Ann...
Brass
$7,029Sale Price|20% Off
Early 18th Century Geometric-Front Chest on Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English early-18th century oak geometrically-panelled chest on chest, ca 1710-1720. Queen Anne / George I-period. NB. This is an interesting example of a transition from the lat...
Oak
$5,492Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Walnut & carved Gilded 2 door cabinet on stand
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Walnut & Gilt 2 door cabinet on stand circa 1920s, Parcel gilt & carved decorated cornice, Walnut 2 door cupboard top. with kingwood cross banding, fine cast brass locking plate...
Walnut, Giltwood
CAPTAiN EDWARD GEORGE SPENCER CHURCHILL CIRCA 1710 OYSTER VENEER CHEST ON STAND
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Queen Anne Circa 1710 Walnut & Oyster / Laburnum Chest on Chest with documentation accrediting it to the collection of Captain Edward George Spencer Churchill 1876-1964 A highly de...
Wood, Walnut
18th Century English Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Queen Anne period furnishings such as this walnut secretary are incredibly rare and important examples of English cabinetmaking. This secretary is of the most outstanding caliber, boasting desirable double bonnet, mirrored cabinet doors...
Walnut
Large Red Jappaned Bureau Cabinet
Located in Dubai, AE
Fine Queen Anne style red Japanned Chinoiserie secretary cabinet. The triple domed top with eight urn finials over two doors, opening int...
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Cocktail Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An exceptional antique burr walnut Queen Anne style cocktail drinks cabinet. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-30’s. It is of amazing quality with some extremely beautiful and useful features. There is fine floral carving all over the base and upper edges, with stunning burr walnut grain patterns throughout. The solid walnut legs have finely carved hairy paw feet. There are excellent brass mounts on the exposed door hinges, central plaque and drawer pulls, all with beautiful details. The interior is sycamore lined, with two removable glass shelves and a pull out mirrored...
Brass
Miniature Mid-Century Era Wooden Queen Anne Styled Vanity Cabinet or Cuphoard
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very well executed miniature wooden cabinet it unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1940 and done in a Queen Anne style. The cupboard...
Walnut
$19,771Sale 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
Queen Anne Commode Walnut Side Cabinet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have an Impressive Walnut Side Cabinet. Standing Upon Cabriole Legs with Carved and Shaped Feet. Circa 1920 The Cabinet Features an Arrangement of 8 Oak Lined Drawers which F...
Walnut
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Queen Anne walnut secretaire chest / escritoire, circa 1710 in date. The upper section features a moulded cornice above a secret bulge front frieze drawer, this is above a hinged fall front clad in burr walnut-figured book veneers framed in broad cross-banded borders edged with feather-banding. The interior housing three pairs of pigeon holes concealing secret compartments above a central cupboard flanked by three side drawers on each side with six further drawers below, all clad in burr figured veneers edged with feather banding and fitted with brass pendant handles. The rear of the central cupboard is a concealed panel that sildes away to reveal four further secret drawers. The base of the chest comprises two half-width drawers above two full width drawers, all fitted with pendant shaped brass drop handles, The cabinet is raised on bracket feet. The walnut secretaire is outlined throughout with decorative herringbone stringing. Complete with working locks and original keys. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 176 x Width 102 x Depth 59 Dimensions in inches: Height 5 foot, 9 inches x Width 3 foot, 4 inches x Depth 1 foot, 11 inches Anne was Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland from 8 March 1702 until 1 May 1707. On 1 May 1707, under the Acts of Union, the kingdoms of England and Scotland united as a single sovereign state known as Great Britain. Anne continued to reign as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland until her death in 1714. The Queen Anne style of...
Walnut
$2,141Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century burr walnut drinks cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th Century burr walnut cocktail / drinks cabinet in the Queen Anne style, the top having a carved pediment above two doors having lovely figured burr walnut veneers and a hig...
Walnut
$1,436Sale Price|20% Off
Petite Under 3 Ft Tall Queen Anne Banded Walnut Lingerie Chect or Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This petite Queen Anne banded walnut lingerie chest or cabinet is a charming and versatile piece of fine antique furniture, standing just under 3 feet tall. Crafted in the timeless Q...
Brass
Queen Anne Mahogany Spice Box
Located in West Chester, PA
Queen Anne mahogany spice box on bracket feet with tombstone panel door. Probably English with oak secondary wood. Contains 16 drawers and two secret drawers.
Mahogany
Top Quality Burr Walnut Demi Loon Cabinet
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A superb quality two door burr walnut demi loon cabinet of narrow proportions, brass escutions and working key, two interior shelves, standing on squat cabriole legs, in very good ov...
Burl
$2,093 / set
Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made pair of antique burr walnut bedside cabinets. They were made in England, they date from around the 1930’s. The quality is superb, they are beautifully des...
Walnut
$65,356Sale Price|20% Off
Queen Anne Trumeau noce, Inghilterra XVIII Century
Located in Milano, IT
Grande trumeau sorretto da piedini a mensola intagliati, nel corpo inferiore presenta tre cassetti più uno dalle dimensioni ridotte affiancato da due tiretti a sostenere l'anta super...
Oak, Walnut
Queen Anne Cocktail Cabinet Revival Mahogany Drinks Chest
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Queen Anne Style Mahogany Cocktail Cabinet. Circa 1930 This Elegant Cabinet Stands Upon Carved Cabriole Legs with a Carved Frieze. The Cabinet Features 4 Doors with Decorative Brass ...
Mahogany
Queen Anne Bedside Cabinet Walnut Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Quality Queen Anne Style Bedside Cabinet. This Cabinet features One Door Which Opens to Reveal One interior shelf. circa 1920 The Cabinet has a Cushion Frieze and Stands upon Carv...
Walnut
Queen Anne Period Early 18th Century Walnut Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Absolutely Stunning Early 18th Century Queen Anne Period Walnut Bureau, Or Writing Desk, In Good Untouched Condition Retaining Wonderful Rich Colour And Patina, Having Superbly Fi...
Walnut
1981 Statton Queen Anne Style Highboy
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1981 Queen Anne style highboy made of solid Appalachian cherry wood, made by Statton Furniture Company for their Private Collection II. Carved flame finials surmount the bonnet top...
Brass
Aseptic Dental Cabinet, circa 1920s
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Metal Aseptic Dental Cabinet, circa 1920. This is a very finely restored metal Lee Smith & Sons "Aseptic Dental Cabinet" made in Pittsburgh, Pe...
$4,125
H 85 in W 46.5 in D 13 in
1980s Georgian Style Chinese Chippendale Red & Gilt Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Georgian Chinese Chippendale style red and gilt painted display cabinet or vitrine. It is two pieces with two adjustable interior glass shelves. The pieces has elaborate fr...
Brass
$52,000
H 93 in W 161.5 in D 20.5 in
Large English Regency Style Japanned / Chinoiserie Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large and impressive English breakfront cabinet with a classic English interpretation of Asian subject and design painted on a black backgro...
Glass, Wood, Pine, Paint
$2,647
H 52.5 in W 42 in D 19.25 in
Thomasville Mid Century Sculptural Arched Walnut and Burlwood Highboy Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Thomasville Mid Century Sculptural Arched Walnut and Burlwood Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 42 wide x 19.25 deep x 52.5 inches high ...
Walnut, Burl
$2,662Sale Price|25% Off
H 79 in W 79 in D 21 in
1970s Vintage Wall Display Cabinet with Dry Bar, Brass & Glass
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Brass
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$1,308
H 45.7 in W 34 in D 19.5 in
Heywood Wakefield Maple Tallboy Wooden Dresser Highboy Chest of Drawers MCM 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage tallboy dresser features a clean architectural silhouette with five stacked drawers and integrated curved wood pulls. The streamli...
Maple
Maple Bonnet Top Highboy
Located in East Aurora, NY
Maple bonnet top Highboy probably late 19th / early 20th century. Nicely carved floral rosettes on the broken arch pediment. Maple case with Poplar secondary wood drawer construction...
Maple
$4,500
H 52 in W 42 in D 19.5 in
Thomasville Sculptural 'Arched' 6 Drawer Tall Dresser Walnut & Olive Burl
By Thomasville, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the classic and timeless style of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, the 'Arched' series by Thomasville is made in the US, circa 1960s, and is of heirloom quality. The finest hardwoods of walnut and olive ash burl, create a sculptural rhythm that evokes ancient and classical Roman or Greek architecture. Exceptional styling and scale + superior materials and construction = a Mid Century Modern masterwork that fits well in any quality setting. This large 6 drawer tall dresser...
Olive, Walnut, Burl
Milo Baughman Style Burl Cabinet or Dry Bar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Milo Baughman style two door cabinet or dry bar featuring burl olive wood doors supported by a cast aluminum floating base and a stained walnut case. Fitted interior consists of a si...
Aluminum
Queen Anne Style Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Astoria, NY
Queen Anne Style Mahogany Display Cabinet, glass doors. 61.5" H x 41.25" W x 17" D. Provenance: From an East 74th Street Estate.
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An exceptional antique burr walnut Queen Anne style cabinet. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1920 period. It is of outstanding quality, with stunning burr wa...
Walnut
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H 29 in W 17.25 in D 10.75 in
Vintage Tabletop Highboy Cabinet Queen Anne Curly Maple Colonial Revival c1950
Located in Shreveport, LA
Vintage Tabletop Highboy Cabinet Queen Anne Curly Maple Colonial Revival c1950. A superb and highly decorative vintage tabletop highboy cabinet in the Queen Anne style, beautifully ...
Maple
Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
An outstanding pair of antique burr walnut bedside cabinets. They are in the Queen Anne style, they date from the 1920-30’s. The quality is exceptional, they have stunning burr waln...
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A superb antique burr walnut Queen Anne style display cabinet. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s period. The quality is excellent, this has beautiful and int...
Glass, Walnut
Baker's Stately Home Collection, Queen Ann Bureau Cabinet
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent Queen Anne Bureau Cabinet from Baker's Stately Homes Collection is a testament to English furniture's enduring elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted from walnut, this...
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An exceptional antique burr walnut Queen Anne style cabinet. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-30’s period. It is of outstanding quality, with stunning burr wa...
Walnut
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H 63.5 in W 44.5 in D 18.5 in
Romweber Style Queen Anne Burl Wood Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1930s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Queen Anne style burl wood bookcase or bar cabinet In the manner of Romweber USA, Circa 1930s Measures: 44.5"W x 18.5"D x 63.5"H. Very good original vintage condit...
Burl
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H 38.5 in W 43 in D 17 in
Early 20thC Mahogany Queen Anne Style Serpentine Drinks Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC Mahogany Queen Anne Style Serpentine Drinks Cocktail Cabinet - the crossbanded top above a panelled - central cupboard door and conforming pair of end doors, raised on sh...
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made pair of antique burr walnut bedside cabinets. They were made in England, they date from the 1920-30’s. The quality is superb, they are beautifully des...
Walnut
Superb Burr Walnut Commode Side Cabinet
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superb quality burr walnut bowed side cabinet or commode, in the Queen Anne style, double bowed doors, two cushion drawers with brass handles, made by 'Charles Tozer'London, excellen...
Burl
Chinoiserie & walnut Cocktail Cabinet on stand circa 1930s
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie & walnut Cocktail Cabinet on stand circa 1930s Walnut cased with pair Chinoiserie Decorated doors, Blue in colour Depicting River Scene with Boats ,Figures ,houses, Tre...
Walnut, Lacquer