Queen Anne Furniture
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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Style: Queen Anne
Returnable Items Only
English Moulded Bolection Fireplace in White Marble
Located in London, GB
An English moulded bolection fireplace in white marble. A scaled down version of a chimneypiece originally housed in the Officer's mess at Chelsea Barracks, London. Can be made to an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Marble
Attractive English Bolection Fireplace in Bath Stone
Located in London, GB
An attractive English bolection fireplace in Bath stone. A substantial moulding made from an appealing limestone. A copy of the Queen Anne design. Also available...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Stone
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality burr walnut chest on stand. The top of the chest has an arched pediment with a single drawer in the centre. Below this there are two short drawers over thr...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Queen Anne Dressing Table
Located in West Chester, PA
A well conceived dressing table with nicely molded top with four notched corners. The drawer formation is one drawer over two. Scalloped aprons add elegant form associated with the Q...
Category
1740s American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Pair of English Queen Anne Brass Candlesticks
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of English Queen Anne brass candlesticks with octagonal base.
Category
18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Set of 4 Antique Queen Anne Side Chairs, Hand-Carved Wood, Original Silk Fabric
Located in Madrid, ES
A matched set of four Queen Anne style side chairs, with urn-shaped pierced back splats. The wood furniture has great character - well constructed and solid, with a rustic handmade q...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Queen Anne Potty Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Cupid's bow crest, solid splat, great concave arm supports and carved knuckles. Spooned back, deep scalloped skirts, cabriole legs terminating in trifid feet. Wonderful old patina. P...
Category
18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Walnut
An English Bolection in Italian Arabescato Marble
Located in London, GB
An English bolection in Italian Arabescato marble. The moulded frieze and jambs with plain footblocks below. A nicely shaped profile. Modern, could be made to bespoke sizes if requir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Marble
An English Bolection Fireplace in Venato Light Stone
Located in London, GB
A stylish English moulded bolection fireplace in Venato Light stone, a hard limestone with a neutral hue. A good quality copy of the Queen Anne design. Modern.
Shelf Width: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Limestone
English Moulded Bolection Fireplace in Portland Stone
Located in London, GB
A stylish English moulded bolection fireplace in Portland stone. A good quality copy of the Queen Anne design. Could be made to any size and in other materials if required.
Measure:...
Category
Late 20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Stone
Queen Anne Walnut Sideboard Server Bow Front Buffet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a cute Queen Anne style sideboard in walnut
Features a drawer to the front and stands on ball and claw feet
Lovely patina to the walnut and we date this piece of Engl...
Category
1930s Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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...
Category
1710s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Maple Queen Anne Side Chair
By William Savery
Located in West Chester, PA
This Maple Queen Anne side chair has a cupid’s bow crest, a solid spooned splat and cabriole legs terminating in “crook’t” feet. This side chair...
Category
18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Queen Anne Corner Cupboard
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb and rare Queen Anne (1702-1714) dome top break-arch corner cupboard, mounted with carved giltwood finials.
When you start to break down the details deployed by the design...
Category
18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Wrought & Brass Fire Grate in the Queen Anne Manner
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th century English brass and wrought fire grate in the Queen Anne style. The delicately curved fire bars are set above a brass apron flanked by brass standard with flame fin...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Antique Wing Back Armchairs by Hille
Located in London, GB
An amazing and very rare pair of antique wing back armchairs by Hille. They were made by Ray & Solomon Hille in England, and date from aroun...
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Wool, Walnut
English Moulded Bolection Fireplace in Bath Stone
Located in London, GB
A stylish English moulded bolection fireplace in bath stone. A good quality copy of the Queen Anne design. Could be made to any size and in other materials if required.
N.B. May be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Stone
Queen Anne Style Keehole Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Queen Anne style oyster shell and inlaid kneehole desk. The top of the desk has three inlaid circles and is inlaid with oyste...
Category
20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Mahogany
Queen Anne Revival Side Table Occasional Walnut
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Queen Anne Style Walnut Occasional Table.
This Pretty Table is raised Upon Cabriole Legs with Carved Ball and Claw Feet and Carved Shells to the Knees.
The Table Features 1 x Mahogan...
Category
1920s Vintage Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Carved Wood Family Crests ''Out of a Ducal Coronet, Or, a Bear's Head Ppr."
Located in Dallas, TX
carved, painted, and gilded wood armorial crests / carvings, great faces, lots of personality, great teeth
''out of a ducal coronet or, a bear's head, ppr.''
perhaps having to do w...
Category
18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Wood
Elegant Carved Bolection Fireplace in Limestone
Located in London, GB
An elegant carved bolection moulded fireplace in a light limestone. The frieze and jambs with carved oak leaf decoration and cross banded centre ribbon to centre. A copy of a period ...
Category
Late 20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Limestone
English Nero Marquina Marble Fireplace with Inlaid Statuary
Located in London, GB
An English black and white veined marble fireplace inlaid with carved statuary guilloche carving.
Shelf Width: 1360 mm 53 1/2 in
Overall...
Category
Late 20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Marble
Arpa Oval Beige Dining Table in Solid Oak Wood With Carved Base - Metal Inserts
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing the Arpa dining table, a masterpiece designed by Giopato & Coombes that seamlessly marries history with contemporary elegance. This extraordinary table is a visual symph...
Category
2010s Italian Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Metal
Walnut Queen Anne Oval Top Tavern Table
Located in West Chester, PA
Scalloped aprons, turned legs and ball feet.
Category
1760s American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Queen Anne Corner Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Walnut Queen Anne corner chair with a wonderful old patina, pierced splats with hearts, deep scalloped skirts with turned arm supports and three turned legs with one front cabriole l...
Category
18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Pair of Japanned Side Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting pair of carved and painted Portuguese-style side chairs in the Chinese taste with Japanned finished surfaces showing very decorative figural and floral designs, on a saffr...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair Queen Anne Stools Mahogany Seats, 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of mahogany queen Anne style stools.
These Stools are of a Plain Form with Queen Anne Shaped Legs and a Shaped Frieze.
circa 1890
The Stools have recently been reupholstered ...
Category
1890s Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Antique English Queen Anne Chinoiserie Lacquer Corner Cupboard
Located in Devon, GB
A fine Queen Anne period black lacquered corner cabinet with its original shaped and bevelled glass.
The door and sides are decorated w...
Category
Early 18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Traditional Queen Anne Style Walnut Armchairs Upholstered Back, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
These fabulous English traditional classic Queen Anne style open armchairs are exceptionally designed and handcrafted.
A classic timeless and luxurious style inspired by pieces of American and European antiquity from the 17th century design.
The elegant design features a tall fully upholstered back and seat, and hand-curved arms with leaves.
Raised on cabriole front legs carved with a leaf on each knee and ending in pad feet carved with leaf and raked tapered back legs.
Exhibiting fine details and exquisite craftsmanship in a traditional style that radiates strength and character.
Generation after generation chooses this style of chairs for elegance and function.
These chairs will bring a sense of history and elegance to any interior at home or office.
Please note the price listed is for a pair (two chairs)
Specifications:
Wood: Walnut.
Upholstered in Scottish design, plaid check patterns multi colors silk fabric: Blue, brown, beige and cream.
Manufacturer: Unknown
Style: English traditional classic, 1740s
Possibly made in the USA.
Time period manufactured: Mid to late 20th Century (1960-1980)
Dimensions: Height 40" x Depth 26.5" x Width 25" x Seat...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Walnut
Walnut Queen Anne Balloon Seat Side Chair
By William Savery
Located in West Chester, PA
Philadelphia walnut Queen Anne balloon seat side chair with Savery style knees terminating in slipper feet.
Category
18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Queen Anne Walnut Corner Cupboard with Beveled Mirror Plate
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A truly remarkable find in original condition.
To the door a shaped soft beveled mirror plate is framed by a cross-grain molding of typical Queen Anne design which is further cross...
Category
Early 1700s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of English Queen Anne Brass Candlesticks
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of English Queen Anne brass candlesticks with faceted base.
Category
18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Wrought & Brass Fire Grate in the Queen Anne Manner
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th century English brass and wrought fire grate in the Queen Anne style. The delicately curved fire bars are set above a moulded brass solid apron flanked by brass standard...
Category
1890s English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
English Queen Anne Shagreen Knife Box
Located in West Chester, PA
Rare Queen Anne with shagreen cover red fabric fitted interior for silver tableware set terminating in brass feet.
Category
18th Century English Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Early Walnut Pewter Cupboard
Located in West Chester, PA
Straight sides with lollypop top, four shelves and panelled doors below with nice base molding and a wonderful patina overall.
Category
18th Century American Antique Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Wood
Attractive Queen Anne Style Polished Steel Firegrate
Located in London, GB
An attractive Queen Anne style polished steel fire grate. The delicately pierced fret with beading below, the shaped C-scroll legs with ball feet, surmounted by turned finials. The b...
Category
Late 20th Century English Queen Anne Furniture
Materials
Steel
Queen Anne furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Queen Anne furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Queen Anne furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Henkel Harris, Hickory Chair Furniture Company, and Harden Furniture. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $80 and tops out at $88,500 while the average work can sell for $2,835.