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.
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Vintage Bartley Collection Queen Anne Style Solid Cherry Candle Stand Pedestal
Located in Dayton, OH
This elegant cherry wood candle stand is a classic piece from The Bartley Collection, beautifully replicating traditional 18th-century American furniture design. It features a small,...
Cherry
Vintage Mahogany Tilt Top Queen Anne Style Table with Inlay
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Queen Anne style table is made of Mahogany. It has a medallion inlay on the top. The pedestal Base has 3 legs to ensure support of the table. The top flips over to create storag...
Mahogany
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Mahogany Adjustable Lectern/Podium
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Queen Anne style lectern/podium has an adjustable top. The tripod base gives this piece added stability. The edge is pie crusted and the back splash is quite ample.
Mahogany
Pair of English Carved Giltwood Torchère Stands or Pedestals
By James Moore
Located in London, GB
A good pair of candle stands in the manner of James Moore Constructed in well carved giltwood, rising from ‘S’ form tripartite scrolled feet, dressed with foliates, supporting lot...
Giltwood
$3,398
H 44.5 in W 13.4 in D 13.4 in
Antique Carved Oak Church, Gothic Revival Studio Easel Display Stand or Pedestal
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Gothic Revival two shelf sculpture stand with a beautiful patina. This impressive and adjustable Gothic stand dates from circa 1890. To find this rare and sizeable antique mo...
Wood, Oak
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
Chinese Carved Rosewood Plant Stand / Pedestal
Located in San Diego, CA
High quality vintage Chinese carved rosewood plant stand / pedestal, circa 1970s. The stand is in very good vintage condition and measures 11.5...
Rosewood
Pair of Antique English Chinoiserie Pedestals
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of 19th Century English pedestals or stands handcrafted in hardwood in an octagon form,featuring hand decorated floral Chinoiserie with embossed highlights on an eboniz...
Hardwood
Vintage Round Turned Onyx Pedestal Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage round turned onyx pedestal stand.
Marble, Onyx
$1,516Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 45.5 in Dm 18 in
Pair of Solid Brass Thick Glass Top John Vesey Style Directoire Pedestals Stands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of solid brass pedestal stands with thick round glass tops, executed in the John Vesey style, are exceptional examples of Directoire-inspired design blended with mid-20th-c...
Brass
Wood Painted Gustavian Style Column Pedestal Statue Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Bring a touch of classical architecture into your home with this impressive Roman vintage inspired pedestal painted in a Gustavian color of taupe/gray. This stand features intricate ...
Wood, Paint
$768Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 16 in D 16 in
Antique Neoclassical Mahogany Sculpture Pedestal C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Neoclassical Mahogany Sculpture Pedestal C1910. Measures - 36.25"H x 16"W x 16"D . ...
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Wood Pedestal Table
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century mahogany wood Regency style pedestal stand / table. The pedestal features hand carved design details resting on a squared based. The pedestal table is in good anti...
Mahogany
Queen Anne Style Vintage Mahogany Circular Dining Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Queen Anne Style Mahogany Circular Dining Table, on four tapered legs with rounded feet. 29" H x 35" Diameter. Provenance: An Upper West Side, Manhattan Collection.
Mahogany
Vintage Italian Column Shaped Marble Pedestal Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Column Shaped Marble Pedestal Stand Circa Mid 20th Century Dimensions: H 35” D 12"
Marble
Turned solid oak pedestal, candle holder
Located in San Francisco, US
A turned solid oak pedestal/side table/candle holder, measuring just below 12” in diameter.
Oak
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H 42 in W 14 in D 14 in
Large Vintage Queen Anne Style Solid Mahogany Plant Candlestand Pedestal Gallery
Located in Dayton, OH
1980s Queen Anne style mahogany candlestand. Features a circular top with pierced brass gallery over a slender turned support terminating into a tripod base with cabriole legs and p...
Mahogany
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H 26.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Theodore Alexander Lacquered Butterfly Round Pedestal Side End Tripod Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
An exquisite black lacquered side table by Theodore Alexander. The top is supported by a tripod base with down-swept legs leading to queen anne feet. The table is decorated with go...
Wood, Lacquer
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H 26 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Antique 18th Century American Mahogany Queen Anne Candle Stand Table Newport
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful 18th century colonial mahogany Newport, Rhode Island candlestand. Features a serpentine turtle top over a conical shaft leading to a tripod base with notched and shaped r...
Mahogany
Pair of Early 20thc Mahogany Plant Stands with Drawers & Copper Pots
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and elegant pair of mahogany Plant stands with each having a drawer and decorative urn. Hand crafted at the turn of the century in England, possib...
Mahogany, Lacquer
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H 33 in W 15 in D 16 in
Bombay Company Cherry Lectern Podium Pedestal Library Book Music Stand Easel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage podium, book holder or music stand by the Bombay Company, USA & Canada.
Cherry
Antique Mahogany Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
Antique mahogany occasional table with a circular top on a beautifully turned pedestal sitting on tripod legs. It’s in excellent o...
Mahogany
Pair of Mahogany Pedestals
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Pair of 1940s pedestals or plant stands with scalloped hexagonal tops, each with four legs.
Mahogany