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.
19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Three-Tier Dumbwaiter / Dessert Stand
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Three-Tier Dumbwaiter / Dessert Stand, Collapsible A fine English dumbwaiter or desert stand. The tripod base on caster...
Mahogany
19th Century Queen Anne Style Tray Table Lacquered by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Weathered 19th century mahogany tray table or tea serving table lacquer painted by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). Made in the Queen Anne tas...
Mahogany
Walnut & Carved Tray top Coffee Table circa 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Walnut & Carved tray top coffee table, circa 1930s Rectangular shaped top with figured walnut, Carved moulding around edge, Pair carved detail on handles, Top overlapped on base, Li...
Walnut
1940's Traditional style Carved Cherub Wood Tray Table
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Traditional style Carved Wood Tray Table. Beautiful carved Cherub detail. Removable tray top.
Wood
1950s English Mahogany Queen Anne Tray Top Tea Table by Hickory Chair Co.
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
English Mahogany Queen Anne tray top tea table with pull-out slides and supported by graceful cabriole legs ending on pad feet, early 19th century. ...
Mahogany
Walnut & carved tray top table circa 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Walnut & carved tray top table circa 1930s Oval shape top overlap the base Figured walnut top, with walnut cross banding, Carved edge detail. Lift off tray top, Base : with Cabriole...
Walnut
19th Century Mahogany Serving Tray
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century mahogany serving tray Hand made serving tray from solid mahogany with brass hardware. The oval tray has four handles along four drop-down sides. The tray sits a...
Mahogany
$525
H 1.5 in W 23.5 in D 14.4 in
Early 20th Century French Art Populaire Carved Walnut Tray Table with Glass Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Behold, the timeless elegance of this exquisite "art populaire" tray, perfect for transporting dishes to your table with grace and style. Hand carved in France circa 1920, this wonde...
Glass, Walnut, Fabric
Circa 1930s English Tray Top Table with Faux Bamboo Base
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1930s tray top table has a black and gilded faux bamboo base with an X-form stretcher. Removable tray top has a deep green painted finish with gilded pai...
Wood
Le Tray/Walnut, Oakwood Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Le tray" tray is at the origin of our Heritage collection. Crafted by hand, it is directly inspired from our Caribbean ancestors. Thought and built for a perfect adaptation to y...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.5 in W 36 in D 24 in
Stylish Black & Gold Chinoiserie Style Tray Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Attractive black and gold chinoiserie style tray top coffee table having elegant splayed legs. The craquelure finish adds an elegance to the piece.
Wood
$750
H 20 in W 26.5 in D 16 in
Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Faux Bamboo, Brass, Tray Top Table, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Faux Bamboo, Brass, Tray Top Table A chic bronze faux bamboo table, the tray top with handles raised on a folded base. Stamped Jansen Industria, Ar...
Bronze
19th Century English Mahogany Inlaid Serving Tray on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany shaped serving tray with serpentine and inlaid molded gallery and bulbous brass handles. The tray has a central satinwood feathered design, and intricately inla...
Brass
Moroccan Folding Tray Table in Brass and wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Traditional Moroccan Folding Tray Table, Brass, Wood, Morocco, 1940s-1950s. This moorish brass tray table features a round brass tray...
Brass
English Queen Anne Mahogany Dish Top Tea Table, Circa 1740
By Queen Anne
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne mahogany tea table with dish top, carved skirt, shell knee, and terminating on stocking feet. Early 18th Century
19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Pembroke Table . Measures 17.5" in width close, 34" in width open, 24.5" in depth and stands 26" tall.
Mahogany
English Chinoiserie Style Faux Bamboo Lacquered Tray Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming English chinoiserie style faux bamboo cocktail table featuring a paper-maché lacquered tray top decorated with intricate Asian motifs. The tray has parcel gilt pagodas and landscapes over a dramatic red ground. The lacquer has a desirable aged craquelure fine webbing on the finish. The later constructed faux bamboo green...
Wood
English Mahogany 19th Century Three Tier Dessert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English mahogany 19th century three tier dessert on wheels having shaped and carved columns.
Mahogany
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H 24.5 in W 18 in D 24.25 in
Vintage Allen Classics Mahogany Side Table Cabinet with 4 Tray Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare Allen Classics Mahogany TV tray table cabinet with 4 beautiful tray tables will add practicality, convenience, and elegance to any room in the hous...
Brass
English Queen Anne Style Tea Table with Chinoiserie Tray Top
Located in Dallas, TX
An English Queen Anne style carved walnut tea table with removable chinoiserie tray top.
Queen Anne Oval Tea Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
Oval tea table with overhanging two board pegged Cherry top on rectangular base with Tiger Maple skirt with molded edge with the cleat carved throug...
Cherry, Maple
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H 30.5 in W 30.25 in D 21.5 in
Chinoiserie Decorated Papier Mache Tray Table, English 19th/20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the removable decorated papier mache tray top having scenes of houses connected by bridges around a lake surrounded by trees, the table base with similar scenes and a criss-crossed g...