Queen Anne Style Oak Coffee Table, often referred to as a Cabriole Leg Cocktail Table
Table (Coffee Table/Cocktail Table) · Queen Anne Revival, likely Mid-to-Late 20th Century (post-1970s variation) · Likely a North American manufacturer such as Ethan Allen, Lane, or Broyhill (Mass market producers specializing in traditional revival furniture).
Type
Table (Coffee Table/Cocktail Table)
Style Period
Queen Anne Revival, likely Mid-to-Late 20th Century (post-1970s variation)
Material
Oak (likely solid oak on legs with oak veneers over engineered core on the top surfaces); light-weight basketry and paper objects visible atop.
Age Estimate
Circa 1975–1995; indicated by the specific 'Golden Oak' finish and the heavy grained oak popularity of that era.
Dimensions
Height: 16-18 inches; Width: 48-52 inches; Depth: 20-24 inches. This fits the standard lower-profile range for cocktail tables.
Origin
Likely manufactured in the United States or Canada; residential provenance typical of late 20th-century suburban interiors.
Designer/Maker
Likely a North American manufacturer such as Ethan Allen, Lane, or Broyhill (Mass market producers specializing in traditional revival furniture).
Value Estimate
$75.00 - $150.00 (Secondary market/Thrift/Estate sale value). High sentimental or functional value, but low collector rarity.
Description
This is a quintessential piece of late-20th-century traditional furniture. It utilizes the classic Queen Anne silhouette—notably the elegant cabriole legs and soft, bowed 'surfboard' or pillow-top edges—but renders them in rugged American Oak. The result is a piece that balances formal 18th-century English design with the casual, durable textures of the 1980s country-home aesthetic.
Key Features
Sinuous cabriole legs, pad feet, bow-sided rectangular top, heavy oak grain patterning, and a warm golden finish.
Color & Finish
Golden Oak or Honey Oak stain; high-gloss polyurethane or lacquer top finish that emphasizes the wood's orange-yellow undertones.
Construction Method
Machine-manufactured; typical of 20th-century mass production for consumer markets. Likely uses mechanical fasteners (screws/bolts) to attach the apron and legs to the tabletop.
Joinery & Craftsmanship
Commercial grade; primarily butt joints or dowel construction at the aprons. Machine-carved cabriole legs with simple pad feet.
Wood Grain & Species
Red Oak; features prominent, open-grained 'cathedral' patterns and heavy flake typical of rotary-peeled or plain-sawn oak.
Surface Treatment
Smooth flat-top sanding with a heavy sealer/topcoat. The legs feature simple mechanical turning to achieve the cabriole curve and pad foot.
Upholstery Details
None; hard surface wood construction.
Hardware & Fittings
No visible exposed hardware (drawers/pulls). Structural hardware likely consists of steel bolts hidden beneath the apron attaching the cabriole legs.
Origin & Provenance
Likely manufactured in the United States or Canada; residential provenance typical of late 20th-century suburban interiors.
Condition Notes
Very Good; the finish appears intact with very little visible surface scratching, water ringing, or sun bleaching. Structurally sound.
Interesting Facts
While true Queen Anne furniture of the 1700s was almost exclusively Walnut, the 1970s and 80s 'Oak Craze' reimagined these delicate forms in much more aggressive, textured wood species to fit the 'Country Look.'
Cultural Significance
Represents the 'Brown Furniture' era of late 20th-century interior design where traditional English forms were mass-produced to provide a sense of heritage and stability to modern suburban homes.
Similar Pieces
Chippendale coffee tables (which would have ball-and-claw feet) and Duncan Phyfe tables (which would have pedestal bases and brass-capped feet).
Care & Maintenance
Dust with a soft microfiber cloth; use coasters for drinks to prevent heat or water damage; occasionally treat with a high-quality furniture paste wax to maintain the sheen.
Value Estimate
$75.00 - $150.00 (Secondary market/Thrift/Estate sale value). High sentimental or functional value, but low collector rarity.
Sustainability Notes
Higher sustainability than modern flat-pack furniture due to its long-term durability and potential for refinishing; not typically FSC certified given its era.