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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Carved Serpentine Front 2 Drawers Cabriole Leg Console Sofa Entry Table
By Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved serpentine front 2 drawers cabriole leg console sofa entry table.
Brass
Vintage Queen Anne Style Mahogany Sofa Console Hall Entry Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Queen Anne style console table, showcasing classic design elements from the mid 20th century. Crafted from mahogany, the table exhibits a deep, rich grain pattern enhanced by...
Mahogany
Southampton Furniture Queen Anne Style Mahogany Sofa Table / Hall Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Southampton Furniture Queen Anne Style Solid Mahogany Sofa Table, console table or Hall Table. Features 3 large drawers functioning smoothly. ...
Brass
Thomasville Queen Anne Console Table Sofa Table, Circa 1970s
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
Thomasville 60" Queen Anne console table sofa table, Circa 1970s. Solid hardwood and Fruitwood. One drawer dovetailed construction. Good vintage condition with original finish, wit...
Hardwood, Fruitwood
Baker Furniture Queen Anne Cherry and Burl Wood Console Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne style console table or sofa table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved cherry and burl woods with shell m...
Brass
$995
H 29 in W 60 in D 14 in
1990s Gordons Fine Furniture Asian Design Fruitwood Burl Console Sofa Table
Located in Germantown, MD
1990s Gordons Fine Furniture Asian design fruitwood burl console table/ sofa table. A pair Asian design fruitwood burl side tables by Gordon's F...
Brass
$950Sale Price|50% Off
H 26.5 in W 61 in D 14 in
John Vesey Style Mid-Century Modern Brass Chrome & Glass Console Table, 1970s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern mixed metal brass and chromed steel console sofa table in the style of John Vesey and Maison Jansen. Removable clear beveled glass top. Coordinating coffee table a...
Brass, Chrome
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
$2,295
H 31.5 in W 61.5 in D 14.5 in
Vintage Asian Sofa Console Table Alter Style Distressed Black Finish
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Asian chinoiserie alter style sofa or console table with a lovely distressed black finish. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have...
Wood, Paint
$4,640Sale Price|38% Off
H 34.5 in W 64 in D 16 in
Alessandro for Baker Asian Modern Faux Malachite Finish Console, circa 1980
By Alessandro for Baker Furniture, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This Baker Furniture console is by acclaimed designer Alessandro Gabrielli Gambalogna globally regarded as a master of faux finish techniques - here a faux hand applied malachite finish...
Malachite
Mastercraft Style Console Sofa Table Glass & Brass
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Brass
$2,700
H 45 in W 54 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Table Hall Entry Console Sofa Table Two Drawers Oak C. 1890s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique French Renaissance revival oak entry, hall table, sofa table or console with drawers ~~c. 1890s Charming table with two drawers and carved crown~~perfect for use ...
Oak
$1,895
H 29 in W 35 in D 27 in
Baker Furniture Collector's Edition Regency Style Yew Wood Sofa/Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional Baker Furniture Collector's Edition drop leaf sofa or writing table in an elegant Regency design, finely crafted in dramatically figured yew wood. The tabletop and lea...
Yew
$6,000
H 26.5 in W 30.5 in D 20 in
Rare Pair Baker Furniture Queen Anne Walnut Burl Vitrine Display Accent Tables
Located in Dayton, OH
This exceedingly rare pair of vitrine-style accent tables by Baker Furniture represents a masterclass in American cabinet making. Expertly constructed from finely grained walnut with...
Glass, Walnut
Fine Burl Banded Art Deco Style Console Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A contemporary console in a particularly attractive stained Burl in the Art Deco style. The banded top with a bull nose edge. Mounted on a wide U shaped support with center carved to...
Wood
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
$1,688
H 32.5 in W 36 in D 15 in
1970s Chippendale Walnut Burl Console Table with Fretwork and Banded Top
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Chippendale walnut burl console table with fretwork and banded top. Amazing fretwork on legs. Large drawer with two original brass drop down pulls. Walnut burl and banded top ...
Walnut, Burl
Walnut Sofa Table Epstein and Co Queen Anne Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous sofa table by London furniture makers Epstein and Co Circa date 1920 Features Queen Anne references in the design Fine patina to the walnut Lovely piece of...
Wood
Walnut Queen Anne Style Sofa Table circa 1920s
Located in Dereham, GB
Walnut Queen Anne Style Sofa Table circa 1920s Good Figured walnut veneer on top, Knuckle hinge supports to hold drop leaves Shaped single draw...
Walnut
Queen Anne Style Burl-Wood Console Table by Baker
Located in Denton, TX
Graceful curved lines with burl wood accents and brass pulls made by Baker furniture company.
Brass
Harden Furniture Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Console or Sofa Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne style console, hall table, or sofa table By Harden Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid cherry wood, with ori...
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Sofa Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique English Queen Anne style drop leaf sofa table in burr walnut, which I would date from around the 1930’s period. It has a stunning design and is of amazing qual...
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Sofa Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique English Queen Anne style drop leaf sofa table in burr walnut, which I would date from around the 1930’s period. It has a stunning design and is of amazing qual...
Walnut
Henredon Queen Anne Mahogany Console or Sofa Table
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne style carved mahogany console or sofa table By Henredon "Aston Court" Collection USA, circa 1980s Measures: 56.25" W x 16" D x 26.13" H. Very good o...
Mahogany
Sold
H 24.75 in W 41.75 in D 19 in
Vintage Baker School Carved Mahogany Low Sofa or Cocktail Table, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Baker School coffee or tea table features mahogany construction with top having upswept lip surmounting broad skirt and raised on cabriole legs with carved shell knees and ...
Mahogany
English 19th Century Queen Anne Wood Console Table with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English 19th century Queen Anne console with drawers. This antique English console table features a long, rectangular-shaped top, and houses...
Metal
Queen Anne Style Burlwood Sofa Table by Baker Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice Baker Furniture burl wood sofa table or console. The table has a beautiful burl wood grain with Queen Anne features. It offer...
Queen Anne Drop-Leaf Cherry Table, circa 1770
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a charming period 18th century New England (probably Massachusetts) Queen Anne (circa 1770-1780) drop leaf table in cherry. The table features shaped cabriole legs ending in ...
95" Long English Pembroke Dining or Sofa Table, England, circa 1880
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
English mahogany Pembroke or wake table with Queen Ann leg, circa 1880. Measures: 95" long x 57" deep x 30" high when table is open. 18" deep when closed. ...
Mahogany, Oak