Queen Anne Furniture
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.
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Dutch Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Nutwood
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Queen Anne Furniture
Upholstery, Mahogany
1840s German Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Silver
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
1920s British Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
1950s American Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Wood
19th Century British Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
1820s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Damask, Walnut, Down
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Wood
Early 1900s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Silver
1990s American Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Queen Anne Furniture
Porcelain, Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
18th Century Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
Early 18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Glass
Late 19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut, Burl
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Burl
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Velvet, Mahogany
1980s American Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Upholstery, Giltwood, Mahogany
1720s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
Early 1700s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Maple
19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Queen Anne Furniture
Wood
19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Wood
1920s British Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
Early 18th Century European Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Lacquer
Mid-18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Maple
1990s Italian Queen Anne Furniture
Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1710s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
1920s British Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
1980s Italian Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Sterling Silver, Enamel
18th Century and Earlier British Antique Queen Anne Furniture
18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Bronze, Iron
20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
18th Century British Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Canvas
1810s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut, Burl
Late 20th Century Hungarian Queen Anne Furniture
Porcelain
1790s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
1980s American Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
1930s French Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Gold, Brass
Early 1900s British Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Cane, Glass, Walnut
1920s British Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Queen Anne Furniture
Wool
18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Wood, Cherry
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Furniture
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
1990s Queen Anne Furniture
Mahogany
1920s Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Furniture
Leather, Wood
Late 18th Century British Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Brass
1710s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Brass