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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Queen Anne Style Mahogany Block Front & Shell Carved Sideboard C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Queen Anne Style Mahogany Block Front & Shell Carved Sideboard C1930 Measures - 36.5"H x 72"W x 21"D This elegant sideboard is crafted in the Queen Anne style, featuring a block fron...
Mahogany
Early 18th Century English Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good English oak low dresser, having molded top over three drawers over scalloped apron and standing on bold turned legs ending in original bal...
Oak
Henkel Harris Queen Anne Solid Walnut Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Queen Anne style huntboard, buffet server, or console By Henkel Harris, "Jamestown Colony" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Solid black walnut, with original brass...
Brass
$16,500
Stunning Welsh Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 18th century Welsh low dresser, the molded top with shallow backsplash, over three drawers with scalloped drops along straight apron and standing on graceful cabriole legs...
Oak
Exceptional Antique Queen Anne Style Hunt Board
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine antique Hunt Board likely 18th Century. The Board with Queen Anne and Welsh influence in medium wood stain. The Board features a long rectangular top with an o...
Brass
Limbert Antique Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Chippendale or Queen Anne style sideboard, buffet server, console, or bar cabinet By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous carved mahogany, with ...
Brass
Vintage Queen Anne Style Walnut Console Table/Sideboard by Baker Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Queen Anne Style Walnut Console Table/Sideboard with 4 Drawers by Baker Furniture Co. This exquisite vintage console is a timeless piece that exudes elegance and sophisticat...
Brass
Henredon Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Sideboard Credenza
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Queen Anne or Chippendale style sideboard buffet, credenza, or console table By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Solid carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware. ...
Brass
Henkel Harris Mahogany Queen Anne Sideboard Buffet, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Queen Anne style sideboard, buffet server, or console By Henkel Harris, USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with original bra...
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
Kittinger Solid Mahogany 3 Massive Drawers Queen Anne Sideboard Credenza MINT
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Solid Mahogany 3 Massive Drawers Queen Anne Sideboard Credenza MINT
Brass
Thomasville Brass Gallery Back Banded Top Light Walnut Sideboard MINT
By Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thomasville Brass Gallery Back Banded Top Light Walnut Sideboard MINT
Brass
Vintage Baker Stately Homes Queen Anne Burl Walnut Sideboard Huntboard Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Baker Stately Homes Queen Anne Inlaid Walnut Sideboard Huntboard Server. Item features detailed border inlaid boxwood, shapely cabriole legs...
Walnut
Virginia Galleries Henkel Harris Mahogany Double Drawer Buffet Short Sideboard
By Baker Furniture Company, Established Lines, Henkel Harris
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Virginia Galleries Henkel Harris Mahogany Double Drawer Buffet Short Sideboard
Brass
Vintage Oak Sideboard Buffet with Queen Anne Legs, Traditional English Style
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This elegant vintage sideboard buffet, crafted from richly grained oak, exemplifies Queen Anne–inspired traditional design with graceful proportions and timeless appeal. Raised on cl...
Oak
Kittinger Light Mahogany Queen Anne 6 Drawer Sideboard Server Credenza MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Light Mahogany Queen Anne 6 Drawer Sideboard Server Credenza MINT!
Brass
Kindel Mahogany Queen Anne 3-Drawer Sideboard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mahogany Queen Anne sideboard by Kindel. Very clean vintage condition.
Mahogany
Vintage Solid Cherry Queen Anne Style Sideboard by Henredon
Located in Westfield, MA
This vintage sideboard by Henredon has a beautiful Queen Anne inspired form, with graceful cabriole legs, shaped apron, and a warm cherry finish that gives the piece a classic, invit...
Cherry
Console Serving Cabinet 5 Drawers, Walnut Solids with Burr Walnut Drawer Faces
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a handsome console serving cabinet with 5 drawers, walnut solids with burr walnut drawer faces. This walnut commode or serving cabinet has 5 drawers, 2 large 3 small with brass drop handles in the period style. You will notice the Burr walnut faces...
Walnut
Catalan Carved Walnut Sideboard, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
"Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness." — Frank Gehry A testament to Catalan craftsmanship, this 1940s solid walnut sideboard reflects the reg...
Walnut
$2,695
H 36.75 in W 60.25 in D 21 in
French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, buffet, credenza, or bar cabinet By R-Way Furniture Co. USA, Circa 1940s Beautiful book-matched mahogany, with original brass ...
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Rosewood Chrome Sideboard Cabinet Marble top
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1930s Art Deco sideboard with Marble top. Introducing an exquisite French Art Deco display sideboard, a timeless piece that seamlessly marries functionality with elegance. Crafted ci...
Glass, Wood
$5,000
H 34.26 in W 68.9 in D 21.26 in
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large antique Japanese Tansu chest, distinguished by its long horizontal form, stable structure, and refined presence that quietly commands attention. Although minimal in d...
Cedar
Antique Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk, Queen Anne Style, 1880s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 19th century English Queen Anne style slant front desk with three drawers & inner compartments.
Walnut
Small 18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser with Rack
Located in Lymington, GB
A small Welsh early-18th century oak sideboard, of good rich colour and patination. With three fielded, panelled and chamfered central working drawers, flanked by double fielded pan...
Oak
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 99.5 in D 26.25 in
Antique French Sheraton Carved Mahogany Sideboard Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Sheraton Carved Mahogany Sideboard Circa 1930 Measures - 35" x 99 3/8" x 26 1/4" An antique French sideboard in the Sheraton style, dating to circa 1930. This piece ...
Mahogany
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 92.5 in W 92.5 in D 26 in
18th Century French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dresser
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 18th century country French provincial two-part farmhouse dresser with a plate rack and crafted from 1 inch thick pine planks. The plate rack...
Iron
French Art Deco Sideboard in Walnut c1930
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Sideboard A superb French Art Deco sideboard dating to circa 1930, beautifully crafted with striking figured veneers, elegant proportions, and refined silver gilt bronze han...
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
A Low Chinese Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This low kang chest is crafted from elmwood, featuring a long rectangular form with a floating panel top and a warm honey-toned patina. The façade is balanced with two side drawers a...
Elm
René Gabriel Sideboard Credenza, France, 1940
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing an extraordinary oak sideboard attributed to the renowned designer René Gabriel. This exceptional piece showcases Gabriel's signature style and attention to detail while...
Oak
Very Nice Burr Walnut Sideboard
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A lovely quality Queen Anne style burr walnut serpentine sideboard, two drawers and two locking doors, in overall excellent condition. 38" high 57" wide 21"" depth You are welcome ...
Burl
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H 34 in W 78 in D 22 in
Kittinger Williamsburg Restoration 3 Drawers Queen An Walnut Sideboard MINT
By Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Williamsburg Restoration 3 Drawers Queen An Walnut Sideboard MINT
Brass
Baker Furniture Queen Anne Burled Walnut Console Table or Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne style sideboard, buffet server, or console table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Burled walnut, with carved cabriole legs and original brass hardware. ...
Brass
Antique Queen Anne Style Oak Sideboard
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Queen Anne style oak sideboard, 19th century. With a rectangular two board top with molded front and side edges over 3 frieze drawers with brass hardware, an apron with two scrolls, ...
Brass
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H 40.16 in W 68.9 in D 23.23 in
English Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Serpentine Sideboard, 1930s
Located in Norwich, GB
An antique Queen Anne style burr figured walnut serpentine fronted sideboard. circa 1930s. The sideboard is superb quality and in exceptionally clean condition for its age, showin...
Walnut, Burl
Queen Anne Lowboy, Mahogany Chest Sideboard 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany Queen Anne Style lowboy. circa 1880 Standing on Shaped legs with pad feet. The arrangement of 5 Mahogany Lined drawers with origina...
Mahogany
Antique Queen Anne Style Oak Sideboard
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Queen Anne style oak sideboard, 18th century. With a rectangular overhanging top, 3 frieze drawers, a scalloped apron, resting on cabriole legs ...
Brass
Antique Queen Anne Style Mahogany Sideboard / Console Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Queen Anne style mahogany sideboard, circa 1920's. Rectangular top with herring bone inlay and turret front corners inset with oyster burl, 3 drawers with exquisite burl, res...
Brass
Antique English Queen Anne Style Sideboard
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Queen Anne style oak sideboard, 18th Century. With a rectangular top, 3 oak drawers with mahogany cross banding and brass hardware, a scalloped apron, and cabriole legs. Dove...
Brass
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H 74 in W 56 in D 18 in
Antique English Inlaid Oak Welsh Dresser Sideboard Buffet Hutch Queen Anne
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English inlaid oak welsh dresser sideboard buffet hutch Queen Anne. Direct from England, a classic antique English oak “Welsh Dresser” or sideboard. Elegant silhouette, ...
Oak
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H 34.5 in W 80 in D 19 in
Baker Furniture Stately Homes Queen Anne Walnut Huntboard Sideboard, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Georgian or Queen Anne huntboard or sideboard By Baker Furniture, the exclusive "Stately Homes Collection" USA, Late 20th Century Gorgeous figured wal...
Brass
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H 40.5 in W 54 in D 18.5 in
Lexington Bob Timberlake Cherry Queen Anne Huntboard Buffet Sideboard Server
Located in Dayton, OH
An elegant solid cherry sideboard, server or buffet. by Bob Timberlake for Lexington, circa 1980s. American made farmhouse styling. Features a r...
Cherry