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.
Berkey & Gay Style Antique Queen Anne Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Queen Anne style bookcase, bar cabinet, or dining cabinet In the manner of Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1920s Carved walnut, with glass front door. Measures: 44"W x...
Glass, Walnut
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Double Pipe Holder
Located in VALENZA, IT
Queen Anne style double pipe holder in solid silver. The pipe holders have a round fluted base pods and are fixed on the silver tray with small bolts that are removable for cleanin...
Silver
Maitland-Smith Mahogany Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of Maitland-Smith carved side tables in mahogany. Square serpentine table tops are inset with highly decorative copper tops and side panels, each finely hammered with dots, em...
Copper
Antique Walnut Queen Anne Style Stool with Removable Cane Seat
Located in Pasadena, TX
This stool was made in the early part of the 20th century. It has a cabriolet style leg and feet. The stool is constructed from walnut and has a removable seat. The seat retains its ...
Cane, Walnut
Queen Anne Style Vintage Mahogany Extending Dining Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Queen Anne Style Mahogany Extending Dining Table, with three leaves above six cabriole legs, marked "Watertown Brothers Slide Co." to underside. Closed: 30.5" H x 60" W x 46" D; ope...
Mahogany
Antique George I Set of Four Salts 1714 Trencher Salt Pots 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A set of 4 Antique George I Silver Salts. The early 18th Century Salts are in a classic round trencher shape and each has a small crest of a bird engraved on the side. This Set of fo...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique Queen Anne Style Walnut Tub Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique Queen Anne style walnut tub armchairs. They were made in England and date from around the 1920-30’s. They are of very good quality with a beautiful and e...
Cotton, Walnut
Baker Furniture Queen Anne Cherry Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne or Georgian style extension dining table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous book-matched banded cherry wood top, with burl wood apron, and carved c...
Cherry, Burl
Early 18th Century Geometric-Front Chest on Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare English early-18th century oak geometrically-panelled chest on chest, ca 1710-1720. Queen Anne / George I-period. NB. This is an interesting example of a transition from the...
Oak
Antique Burr Walnut Console / Side Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique burr walnut console / side table in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s. The quality is outstanding, this has stunning burr ...
Walnut
Antique Queen Anne Style English Sterling Silver Salver
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver salver in the Queen Anne style; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional antiq...
Sterling Silver
$1,440Sale Price|34% Off
Queen Anne Singular Drop-Leaf Table with Single Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are pleased to offer a stunning Queen Anne era Mahogany Rectangle drop-leaf table with a single drawer. This exquisite piece of furniture is a perfect example of the intricate cra...
Mahogany, Oak
Circa 1860-80 English Queen Anne Style Oak Dresser
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860-80 Queen Anne style English Dresser. Oak of warm color. Raised on cabriole legs. Small central drawer over deep drawer, each with geometric panels & brass pulls; flanked b...
Brass
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
$5,594 / set
Eight Remarkable Queen Anne Style Side Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully carved and polished damask upholstered Queen Anne style burl wood dining chairs, acanthus leaves flanking the scrolling design on central back support with similarly deta...
Walnut
Indian Bronze Charakku, Kerala
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful pots are used for cooking and serving food. Temples and families commission them for special occasions. The handles have beautiful ornamentation. Rods are inserted th...
Bronze
Set of 10 Antique Venetian Italian Queen Anne Style Carved Splat-Back Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Set of 10 Antique Venetian Italian Queen Anne Style Carved Splat-Back Chairs with Shell Crest An exceptional set of ten Venetian dining chairs, each hand-carved in the graceful Queen Anne idiom and finished in a richly worn silvered-black patina that reads as sophisticated and moody from across a room. Every chair shares the same elegant vase-form splat back, its shoulders and waist gently curved and centered beneath an arched crest rail carved with a stylized shell and scrolling foliate ornament — a signature motif of the Venetian Rococo furniture...
Wood, Paint
Queen Anne Walnut and Burl Walnut Lowboy, English Mid-18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Queen Anne walnut and burl walnut lowboy dressing table. The top with figured burl walnut with walnut cross banding above a pair of short drawers over a single long drawer, standin...
Walnut
Queen Anne Armchair, Walnut Wood, White Upholstery, Late 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
English Queen Anne style (19/20th Cent) walnut open arm chair with white upholstered seat and back. (similar to PPF333A) Upholstery stained/marked
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
Antique Figured Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique figured walnut leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. The quality is outstanding, this is beautifully constructed an...
Leather, Walnut
Queen Anne Games Table Card Walnut
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A rather unusual Queen Anne style games table This games table is raised upon cabriole legs with pad feet and carved shells to the knees Circa 1900 The green leather top of the table...
Walnut
Set of 4 18th Century English Queen Anne Walnut Armchairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Great set of 4 18th century Queen Anne walnut arm chairs with pad feet and well executed shells carved into the seat rail and crest rail.
Walnut
18th Century Queen Anne Armchair, Walnut Frame, Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Queens, NY
English Queen Anne (18th century) armchair with green, beige, and red needlepoint tapestry upholstered seat and back with a walnut frame having two scroll arms and cabriole legs.
Walnut
$5,063 / set
Queen Anne Chest on Stand
Located in London, GB
This exceptional Queen Anne chest of drawers is a beautifully preserved example of early 18th-century English cabinetry. Crafted from richly coloured oak with a deep, historical pati...
Brass
Queen Anne Style Steel Frame Mirror, Mid 20th Century Italian
Located in Stamford, CT
Queen Anne style steel framed mirror. This modern take on the 18th century Queen Anne style is the height of elegance. The pared down profile of this handsome mirror will work in any...
Steel
$5,905 / set
Pair Newly Upholstered Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Newly Upholstered Louis XVI Armchairs with gilt bronze accenting, ready to place
Upholstery, Wood
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Period Burr Walnut Chest-on-Stand
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Very Fine Early 18th-Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Chest on Stand (Tallboy) A superb and well proportioned early 18th-century Queen Anne period burr walnut country house chest on s...
Brass
18th Century Queen Anne Highboy
Located in West Chester, PA
18th century walnut Queen Anne highboy with beautiful grain three drawers over four in upper case and one over three on base still retaining it's or...
English Bolection Fireplace in Travertine Stone
Located in London, GB
A good quality English bolection with moulded frieze and jambs in the classic Queen Anne style. Travertine stone. Moulded plinths that follow jamb mo...
Travertine
Antique Burr Walnut Console Table
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique burr walnut console table in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is superb, this has an elegant yet sturd...
Walnut
Pennsylvania House Slant Front 4-Drawer Cherry Secretary Desk with Lock
Located in Germantown, MD
Pennsylvania House Slant Front Cherry Secretary Desk with Lock. Features four fully functional drawers with dovetail construction and Chippendale...
Brass
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
6 Vintage Harden Queen Anne Style Solid Cherry Dining Chairs Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 6 Harden Furniture Queen Anne Dining Chairs, circa 1999. Features a solid cherry frame with curved crest rail over vase sheped splat. The chairs are upholstered with a patte...
Cherry
Mid Century Queen Anne Style Mahogany and Velvet Upholstered Foot Stool Ottoman
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Queen Anne Style Mahogany and Light Rose Velvet Upholstered Foot Stool Ottoman. Measures 24" in width, 19" in depth and 15.5" in height.
Mahogany
Queen Anne Style Cherry Tea Table with Pull-out Trays
Located in Germantown, MD
A Queen Anne Style Cherry Tea Table with Pull-out Trays from the mid 20th Century Measures 29" in width , 17" on depth, 27.5" in height. Pull out tray...
Brass
Queen Anne Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers on Stand
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Super double serpentine Queen Anne burr walnut six drawer chest of drawers on stand , oak lined, working original locks, excellent overall original condition, home ready. 56.5" hig...
Burl
Massachusetts Queen Anne Walnut Side Chair
Located in Essex, MA
With oxbow crest rail and simple variform splat. Drop in seat and cabriole legs and joined by stretchers.
Walnut
Antique Walnut Console / Side Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and impressive antique console / side table in walnut. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s period. It is of superb quality, with a stunning burr wa...
Walnut
Maple Queen Anne Side Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
This maple side chair is attributed to William Savery. It has a cupid’s bow crest, spooned back with solid splat, rush seat, aprons and cabriole front legs terminating in “crook’t” f...
Fine English Queen Anne/George I Carved & Parcel-Gilt Burled Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an English Queen Anne/George I burled walnut looking glass with original mirror plate and parcel gilt crest with scrollwork on a punched ground and a Prince of Wale...
Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
Antique American Queen Anne Style Server
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely constructed highboy form server with an overhanging top with carved edge and shaped front corners. With a long frieze drawer with faux escutcheon over three deep drawers. Th...
Brass
18th Century English Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Queen Anne period furnishings such as this walnut secretary are incredibly rare and important examples of English cabinetmaking. This secretary is of the most outstanding caliber, boasting desirable double bonnet, mirrored cabinet doors...
Walnut
Miniature Queen Anne Two Piece Tall Boy Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This two piece Queen Anne style chest of drawers features original brass hardware, carved legs, nine total drawers. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Brass
Early 18th Century Pair Of Walnut Side Chairs, Queen Anne Period
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Good Quality Pair Of Early 18th Century Queen Anne Period Walnut Single Side Chairs, Having Tall Swept Backs With Attractive Vase Shaped Central Splats, Over Upholstered...
Walnut
American Queen Anne Style Studded Upholstered Wingback Armchair
Located in Astoria, NY
American Queen Anne Style Brass Nailhead Studded Brown Vinyl Upholstered Wingback Arm Chair, atop walnut cabriole legs, Bloomingdale Brothers label beneath seat. 50.5" H x 31" W x 2...
Upholstery, Walnut
$850Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage New England Queen Anne Style Cherry Lowboy Scalloped Chest Console Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Queen Anne style lowboy chest, also referred to as a dressing table. Constructed from a rich, dark-toned solid cherry, This piece serves as a late 20th-century reproduction o...
Cherry
Very Beautiful Burr Walnut Queen Anne Carved Legs Dining Table, circa 1930s
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Queen Anne style burr walnut extending dining table. This table has an absolutely stunning burr throughout the tabletop with carved ...
Walnut
Queen Anne Bedside Chest Walnut Nightstand Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A charming Queen Anne-style bedside cabinet of elegant proportions and quality craftsmanship. The cabinet stands on graceful cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, with finely carved...
Walnut
Queen Anne Style Mahogany Child's Chair
Located in New York, NY
The tall back with vasiform backsplat issuing outscrolled armrests; with drop-in seat newly covered in a Mario Buatta trellis fabric; the seat rail centered by a shell over cabriole ...
Mahogany, Upholstery
$2,058 / set
Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made pair of antique burr walnut bedside cabinets. They were made in England, they date from around the 1930’s. The quality is superb, they are beautifully des...
Walnut
Antique English Queen Anne Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Queen Anne walnut writing desk, circa 1895.
Walnut
Queen Anne Style Mahogany Pie Crust Top Tea Table, circa 1900
Located in Astoria, NY
Queen Anne Style Mahogany Pie Crust Top Tea Table, on pedestal base with four cabriole feet. 21.75" H x 23.5" W x 16.5" D. Provenance: From an East 79th Street Estate.
Mahogany
Thomasville Collector's Cherry Silver Anniversary Blockfront Lowboy
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
An Exceptional Thomasville Collector's Cherry collection Silver Anniversary Blockfront Lowboy Server in the Queen Anne Style. Great hidden silver chest as well.
Cherry
Queen Anne Solid Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs by Stanley, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style side chairs or dining chairs By Stanley Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 21"W x...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Queen Anne Solid Mahogany Dining Chairs by Stanley, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Queen Anne or Georgian style side chairs or dining chairs By Stanley Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 21...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,126 / set
Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of antique burr walnut bedside cabinets. They are in the Queen Anne style, they date from the 1920-30’s. The quality is exceptional, they have stunning burr walnut g...
Walnut
CAPTAiN EDWARD GEORGE SPENCER CHURCHILL CIRCA 1710 OYSTER VENEER CHEST ON STAND
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Queen Anne Circa 1710 Walnut & Oyster / Laburnum Chest on Chest with documentation accrediting it to the collection of Captain Edward George Spencer Churchill 1876-1964 A highly de...
Wood, Walnut
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Queen Anne style burr walnut coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920’s. It is of superb quality, with beautifully shaped and carved ...
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Console / Side Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and elegant antique burr walnut console / side table, made in England and dating from around the 1900-1910 period. It is of superb quality and is a very useful size, the...
Walnut
$9,450 / item
An English Bolection in Calacatta Verde Marble
Located in London, GB
An English bolection in Calacatta Verde marble. The moulded frieze and jambs in the classic Queen Anne style, with moulded plinths that follow jamb moulding. English, modern. N.B. Ma...
Marble
Queen Anne Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An early 18th century veneered walnut chest on stand of a superb colour and patina. The drawers with matched veneers, herring bone banding and cr...
Walnut