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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Golden Key Queen Anne Style Walnut Vanity with Triple mirror
Located in Pasadena, TX
Golden Key Vanity with Mirror is a charming vintage dressing table that exudes timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Constructed from rich, dark-stained wood, this piece features grac...
Wood
Antique Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique burr walnut dressing table in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is outstanding, this is extremely well ...
Mirror, Walnut
Henredon Queen Anne Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk or Vanity
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne or Georgian style kidney shaped vanity or ladies writing desk By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures...
Brass
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
Vintage Walnut Dressing Table, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A solid mahogany Art Deco dressing table with a stepped top and large circular mirror set on a shaped backplate. Fitted with two banks of four drawers and a central drawer above the ...
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco British Burr Walnut Dressing Chest, 1950s
Located in South Shields, GB
An Art Deco walnut dressing chest from Beithcraft - circa 1950's Featuring a tfull length adjustable mirror Height to the top of the mirror is 157cm The matching tallboy is listed ...
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Walnut and Walnut Veneer Dressing Table, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
Burr walnut dressing table with a bold grain across the drawers and top. Six drawers with a central drawer, all fitted with original metal handles. Raised on shaped legs. Triple mirr...
Wood, Walnut
$3,245
H 64.38 in W 43.71 in D 23.82 in
ANTIQUE ART DECO CIRCA 1930's SATIN WALNUT DRESSING TABLE + MIRROR PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely satin Walnut Art Deco circa 1930's dressing table with tri folding mirrors which is part of a sm...
Mirror, Walnut
$466Sale Price|50% Off
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful midcentury desk, originally used as a desk for a lady, or vanity in the bedroom. The table is elegant combination of lighter birch wood on the sides and mahogany wood on to...
Birch, Mahogany
$12,600
H 71.2 in W 54.4 in D 16 in
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH27 Majestic vanity dressing table console with mirror, 1950s by Cesare Lacca per La Permanente Mobili Cantù , in burl walnut folder. La...
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
$8,000 / item
H 55.91 in W 53.15 in D 19.69 in
21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror and Carrara Marble
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This work/makeup desk...
Wood
$4,021
H 55.12 in W 49.22 in D 21.26 in
1960s Swedish Neoclassic Style Vanity In Birch With Walnut Interior
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1960s dressing table with mirror, executed in a refined neoclassical style. The piece features beautifully figured book-matched birch veneer to the exterior, contrasted by a walnut-v...
Mirror, Birch, Walnut
$1,731
H 63.39 in W 48.43 in D 20.48 in
VINTAGE QUEEN ANNE STYLE LEGS DRESSING TABLE VANITY WITH LARGE MiRROR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This elegant dressing table in the Queen Anne style features a stunning hardwood with a rich, warm finish. The serpentine front is complemented by six drawers,...
Hardwood
$3,995
H 52.5 in W 50.75 in D 26.25 in
Louis XV Style Vanity with Bronze Mirror & Frame Manner Maison Forest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your interior with this stunning Louis XV style vanity, featuring an ornate bronze-mounted mirror and frame, crafted in the refined manner of Maison Forest, the renowned Pari...
Bronze
$3,895
H 54.5 in W 48 in D 20 in
George Nelson Leather & Walnut Illuminated Vanity with Mirror & Ottoman for Herm
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions 54.50in H x 48in W x 20in D Desk Height 27in Ottoman 17in H x 22.50in W x 16in D _______________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like br...
Leather, Glass, Walnut, Wood
$2,300
H 26.25 in W 59.5 in D 16 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Vanity, Console Table or Low Profile Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern Scandinavian design from Denmark circa 1970's. This piece features all teak wood construction with generous storage and a unique bowed front. A very versatile piece f...
Teak
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Queen Anne style burr walnut dressing table, made in England and dating from the 1930’s. This is of outstanding quality, it is really well made and beautifully de...
Mirror, Walnut
Queen Anne Burr Walnut Dressing Table circa 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Burr Walnut Dressing Table circa 1930s Burr walnut veneer on top with Walnut Cross Banding Shaped front with 5 drawers, Pierced brass Handles, Sitting on Cabriole shaped ...
Walnut
Queen Anne Style Walnut Kidney Dressing Table Circa 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Style Walnut Kidney Shaped Dressing Table Circa 1930s Burr walnut veneer on top with walnut cross banding, Kneehole 5 drawer base, with burr walnut drawer fronts & walnut...
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique burr walnut dressing table in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is outstanding, this is extremely well ...
Mirror, Walnut
Stunning Queen Anne Burr Walnut Dressing Table
By Maple & Co.
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Super quality burr walnut breakfront dressing table with triptych bevelled mirrors, by 'Maples', standing on heavily carved legs and skirt, protective glass for the top and working k...
Burl
Super Serpentine Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very good quality burr walnut serpentine Queen Anne style dressing table with seperate tryptic bevelled mirror, brass handles, in overall great condition. 29.5" high 45" length 23" ...
Burl
Walnut Queen Anne style dressing table with stool
Located in Dereham, GB
Walnut Queen Anne style walnut Kidney shaped dressing table, 1930s Figured walnut top , with walnut cross banding, 5 drawer kneehole base, with brass handles. Sitting on 4 cabriole shaped legs, with shell carving on knees, With : Free standing walnut Framed Triptych...
Walnut
Queen Anne style Burr Walnut small dressing table circa 1930s
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne style Burr Walnut small dressing table circa 1930s Walnut Framed Arch top swing dressing mirror, Brass pinch screws Pair Square Column Supports, with turned finials, Wa...
Walnut
Sold
H 61.03 in W 42.13 in D 22.05 in
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing Table with Stool circa 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing Table with Stool circa 1930s Shaped Front Burr walnut top with walnut cross banding, Burr Walnut Drawer Fronts with Brass Handles Sitting on 4 ...
Walnut
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing table with stool 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing table with stool circa 1930s Kidney shaped Burr walnut top with walnut cross banding, Burr Walnut Drawer fronts with brass drop handles, Sitti...
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique burr walnut dressing table in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is outstanding, this is extremely well ...
Glass, Walnut
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Queen Anne style burr walnut dressing table, made in England and dating from the 1930’s. This is of outstanding quality, it is really well made and beautifully de...
Mirror, Walnut