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.
Fine Burr Walnut & Carved 2 Door Cocktail Cabinet On stand
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Burr Walnut & Carved 2 Door Cocktail Cabinet On stand circa 1930s Burr Walnut Quarter veneer on top, with Gadrooned carved edge, Shaped 2 door Burr Walnut front, with pierced br...
Walnut
$5,184Sale Price / set|20% Off
A Luxurious Dry Bar, Cocktail Cabinet With Lighted & Fitted Mirrored Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Luxurious Dry Bar, Cocktail Cabinet With A Fitted Light, A Mirrored Interior Glazed Secured Top. Item is sold with the featured aluminium tray, a cut glass ships decanter. Cabine...
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Revolving Cocktail Drinks Dry Bar Cabinet 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique Queen Anne Revival burr walnut cocktail cabinet with a fitted and mirrored revolving interior, dating from circa 1920. The door opens automatically when ...
Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut
Excellent Quality Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Lovely quality Queen Anne style burr walnut drinks cabinet, maple lined interior with original drinks accessories, glass top for protection, in excellent overall condition. 46" high...
Burl
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
Antique Burled Walnut Queen Anne Style Bar or Drinks Cabinet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An exceptional antique burled walnut Queen Anne style bar or drinks cabinet. This was manufactured in England in the 1920's. Extremely well constructed with beautiful graining and us...
Brass
1920s Queen Anne Style Arch Bookcase Bar Brass Details Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This is a rare antique arch Queen Anne style versatile bar cabinet, bookcase. Dating back to the 1920s. • It features exquisite floral inlay details on the double doors. • The cabin...
Brass
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Queen Anne Councill Craftsmen Flame Mahogany Inlaid & Banded Lowboy 20th Century
By Councill
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Queen Anne style server custom handcrafted by Councill Craftsmen offers flame mahogany construction with cabinet having three cross banded drawers surmounted by satinwood inlaid to...
Mahogany, Satinwood
A Luxurious Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet With Light & Fitted Mirrored Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Luxurious Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet With A Fitted Light, A Mirrored Interior & Glazed Secured Top. Cabinet is fitted with an internal working light, which has a UK three p...
Brass
$3,239
H 55.7 in W 24 in D 17.4 in
Practical Gothic Revival Carved Two Door Dry Bar Cabinet / Bookcase w. Iron Lock
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and practical bookcase or drinks cabinet. This beautifully designed and all hand carved, tiger oak cabinet from circa 1910 is in amazing condition. It comes with top qualit...
Iron
English Cocktail Bar or Drinks Cabinet from the Art Deco Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English upright cocktail dry bar cabinet or drinks cupboard - from the Art Deco Period - featuring a handsome burr walnut veneer with a mirrored serving area for spirits. Thi...
Metal
$1,874Sale Price|30% Off
H 40.56 in W 59.85 in D 21.46 in
Stunning Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut Sideboard with Drawers Drinks Cabinet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely Art Deco Burr walnut sideboard with built in drawers to be used as a drinks cabinet A very nicely made and decorative piece, ideally suited t...
Walnut
$2,601
H 47.25 in W 30.71 in D 16.54 in
Art Deco Bird's-Eye Maple Cocktail Cabinet, Dry Bar, English, c 1930s
Located in Devon, England
This hugely stylish Art Deco cocktail drinks cabinet is a fantastic piece of Art Deco furniture and it's internal features prove to be an incredibly appealing feature. The beautifull...
Mirror, Bakelite, Birdseye Maple
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
Elegant Mid-Century Italian Mirrored Dry Bar Cabinet, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
An elegant Italian dry bar, crafted from dark wood with a high-gloss finish. The bar features two mirrored doors that reflect the surrounding space, adding a touch of brightness and ...
Glass, Wood
Sold|$2,601
H 43.31 in W 29.93 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Figured Walnut Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously stylish 1930's Art Deco cocktail cabinet. This cabinet dates to the 1930's and has all the bells and whistles you want from a cocktail cabin...
Chrome
Early 20thC Burr Walnut Demi-Lune Drinks Cabinet
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC Burr Walnut Demi-Lune Side Cocktail Drinks Cabinet - with a pair of doors with an internal shelf and brass mounts, raised upon carved cabriole legs - 41"w x 15"d x 39"h
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut and Satin Birch Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco demi-lune cocktail cabinet. Figured walnut veneered throughout with satin birch banding. Lower section opens to reveal extensive bottle storage with an upper mirrored int...
Walnut
Italian Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Hanover, MA
Late 1940's/early 1950's Italian dry bar, martini cabinet with inlaid fruit wood marquetry, tapering rectangular top and drop front attributed to Osvaldo Borsani.. Inside back has be...
Wood
$8,500
H 59 in W 40 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Bar Cabinet in Rosewood with Mirrored & Glass Interior, Brazil 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Designed and produced in Brazil in the 1960s by an unknown maker, this exceptional bar cabinet is a refined expression of Brazilian mid-century modernism, distinguished by its confid...
Brass
$4,240
H 35.44 in W 26.78 in D 17.52 in
Art Deco Polished Mahogany Bar Cabinet with Mirrored Interior, Circa 1930's
Located in Beirut, LB
A superb and highly functional example of French Art Deco cabinetmaking, this cocktail bar cabinet dates to the 1930s and embodies the glamour and geometric refinement of the interwa...
Metal
1930's Burr Walnut Veneered Cocktail Drinks Cabinet
Located in Altrincham, GB
1930's Burr Walnut Veneered Cocktail Drinks Cabinet by G&F Golden Feather Products in Queen Anne Style with Cabriole Legs 32"w x 17"d x 62"d G+F furniture products were manufacture...
Walnut
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H 63 in W 38.98 in D 20.87 in
Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Cocktail Cabinet Drinks Dry Bar 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic Antique Queen Anne Revival burr walnut cocktail cabinet with wonderful hand carved decoration dating from the 1930's.. The cabinet features a carved cresting, the doors open to reveal a stunning fitted mirrored interior with a glass shelf and a useful pull out slide for serving drinks. It is fitted with a light that switches on when you open the door, it has been rewired and is in working order. The lower part has two handy drawers to house all your cocktail making accessories. The cabinet has decorative brass handless, stands on cabriole legs and is complete with working lock and key. As a bonus we have included 10 miniature Whiskey bottles...
Glass, Walnut
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H 61.82 in W 26.78 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Drinks Dry Bar & Glassware 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic vintage Queen Anne Revival burr walnut cocktail cabinet with wonderful hand carved decoration, glassware and 8 mini vintage whiskey bottles, dating from the 1930'...
Walnut
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut & carved Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut & carved Cocktail Cabinet Circa 1930s, Burr Walnut Veneer on top with Cross Banding, Carved Detail Each Side, Two Doors with Burr Walnut Veneer & Cross ...
Walnut
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H 42.92 in W 37.41 in D 19.3 in
A Luxurious Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet With Light & Fitted Mirrored Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Luxurious Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet With A Fitted Light, A Mirrored Interior & Glazed Secured Top. Cabinet is fitted with an internal working light, which has a UK three pin p...
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Cocktail Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut cocktail drinks cabinet in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England, it dates from ar...
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Cocktail Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An exceptional antique burr walnut cocktail drinks cabinet in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-30’s. It is of amazing quality with som...
Brass
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H 29 in W 24.5 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Kittinger Queen Anne Newport Mahogany 2 Tier Tea Table Server Drybar
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Kittinger Georgian two tier table. Made of mahogany featuring a serpentine gallery and skirt with one drawer and slipper feet. The Kitting...
Mahogany
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H 59.45 in W 29.93 in D 19.3 in
Vintage Burr Walnut Queen Anne Cocktail Cabinet Drinks Dry Bar, 1930s
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic vintage Queen Anne Revival burr walnut cocktail cabinet with wonderful hand carved decoration dating from the 1930's. The cabinet features a carved cresting, th...
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Cocktail Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique cocktail cabinet in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-1930’s. The quality is outsta...
Walnut
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H 37.5 in W 18 in D 39 in
Antique Early 20th Century Queen Anne Mahogany Buffet Side Server Dry Bar
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Century Queen Anne style server. A rectangular form made from Mahogany with two tiers and a long drawer for silverware, Features a scallop carved backsplash, lower serpent...
Mahogany
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H 69.3 in W 43.31 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Burr Walnut Queen Anne Cocktail Cabinet Drinks Dry Bar Early 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic vintage Queen Anne Revival burr walnut cocktail cabinet with wonderful hand carved decoration dating from the early 20th Century. The cabinet features a carved cresting, the doors open to reveal a stunning fitted mirrored interior with a pair of glass shelves, a useful pull out slide, and a tray for serving drinks. It is fitted with a light that switches on when you open the door, it has been rewired and is in working order. The lower part has two handy drawers to house all your cocktail making...
Walnut