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Queen Anne Desks

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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Queen Anne
Henkel Harris Queen Anne Lady Astor Solid Mahogany Slant Front Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne or Georgian style Lady Astor slant front writing desk By Henkel Harris USA, Circa 1970s Solid mahogany, with original brass hardware. Desk locks, and key is ...
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1970s American Vintage Queen Anne Desks

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Brass

Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous writing table desk or bureau plat made in the lovely Queen Anne style featuring an emerald green lacquered finish. Decorated in the chinoiserie revival...
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20th Century American Queen Anne Desks

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Brass

Antique Walnut 18th Century Queen Ann 3 Drawers Low Boy Good Condition
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Walnut 18th century Queen Ann 3 drawers low boy good condition.
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Mid-18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Walnut Dome Top Secretary with Mirrored Doors
Located in Milford, NH
A fine two piece Queen Anne walnut dome top secretary with two arched mirrored doors opening to an upper compartment with six valanced open cubbies ...
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18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Brass

Queen Ann Walnut Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
An extraordinarily rare English Queen Ann Walnut metamorphic chest of drawers with pull out writing desk made in the early 18th century. This remarkable George I period queen Ann chest...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Walnut

English Period 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Lowboy
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English Period 18th century Queen Anne walnut lowboy. Refined walnut Lowboy with elegant scalloped apron from the Queen Anne period, about ...
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18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Desks

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Walnut

English Queen Anne, Early 18th Century Red Chinoiserie Lacquer Desk / Commode
Located in Troy, NY
A small early 18th century red lacquer chinoiserie decorated commode with a desk compartment, the hinged slant front - flip top, supported by pull-out...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Queen Anne Style Walnut Inlaid Secretary
Located in New York, NY
19th century Queen Anne style walnut inlaid secretary with a slant front. The inside of the secretary has the original mercury mirrors and the drawers have handcut dove tails to the ...
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1880s English Antique Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Petite Queen Anne Style 1880s Walnut Slant-Front Desk on Cabriole Legs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A late 19th century Queen Anne style small walnut mini slant front desk on stand resting on graceful cabriole legs ending in pad feet. The slant drop front, topped with a Chippendale...
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Late 19th Century Antique Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Rare Form English Mahogany Queen Anne Style Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is an antique, rare form English mahogany Queen Anne style partners desk or library table with a tooled and worn gold decorated brown leather top. Having one conventional side w...
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19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Desks

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Mahogany

Queen Anne Burled Walnut Slant Front Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine and fully restored Queen Anne slant front desk was crafted in burled walnut on an oak carcass. This secondary wood choice wa...
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1720s British Antique Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare Model No. 8 Rotary Desk in Queen Anne Style with Wooton Rotating Cases
Located in New York, NY
A true masterpiece in the form of the Model No. 8 Rotary desk, crafted in the Queen Anne style by the renowned Wooton Desk Manufacturing Co. of Indianapoli...
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19th Century American Antique Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Brass

Henkel Harris Mahogany Vanity Dressing Table Desk with fliptop Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
Henkel Harris Virginia Galleries mahogany vanity, dressing table or writing desk with fliptop Mirror in the Queen Anne style. Measures 42" in width, 20.75" in depth, 30.5" in height...
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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Brass

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Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
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Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
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Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
H 38.19 in W 24.02 in D 22.84 in
Antique English George III Mahogany Slant-Front Secretary Desk
Located in Sheridan, CO
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French Directoire Style Writing Table, Desk in Cherrywood, 2 Drawers
Located in Landivy, FR
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Antiqued 17th Century Style Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
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19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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HENKEL HARRIS 6005 29 SPNEA Lady Astor Solid Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
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Rare American Queen Anne Child’s Slant-Front Desk, New England ca. 1760
Located in Shippensburg, PA
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Rare Model No. 8 Rotary Desk in Queen Anne Style with Wooton Rotating Cases
Located in New York, NY
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18th Century English Red Chinoiserie Slant Front Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
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18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Desks

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Wood

Queen Anne Black Japanned Bureau Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
A beautiful piece reputedly purchased by the previous owner from Kentshire Antiques in New York for 185,000 in the 1980s. With flat top over a pair...
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1710s English Antique Queen Anne Desks

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Queen Anne Black Japanned Bureau Bookcase
Queen Anne Black Japanned Bureau Bookcase
H 80.25 in W 40.25 in D 23 in
English Mahogany Two-Part Mirrored Secretary with Elaborate Upper Case c 1750-60
Located in Milford, NH
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English Queen Anne Style Oak Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
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Baker Furniture Queen Anne Burled Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne style slant front secretary desk By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s Burled walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 28" W x 18.75" D x 38.5"...
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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Desks

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Henkel Harris Solid Cherry "Lady Astor" Queen Anne Desk and chair
Located in Plainview, NY
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Antique Burled Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk by Lebus
Located in South Bend, IN
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Walnut

Antique English Inlaid Burr Elm Queen Anne Style Chest with Leathered Slide
Located in Charleston, SC
Fabulous and rare antique English inlaid burr elm Queen Anne style chest of drawers with brushing/writing slide. This is an antique m...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Desks

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Brass

Rare 1888 Queen Anne No. 8 Walnut Rotary Desk by the Wooton Desk Mfg. Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
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1880s American Antique Queen Anne Desks

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Brass

Queen Anne desks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Queen Anne desks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Queen Anne desks made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks, popular names associated with this style include Henkel Harris, and Wooton Desk Co.. 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 desks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,190 and tops out at $27,254 while the average work can sell for $5,600.

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