The Queen Anne era introduced scrolling woodwork and cabriole claw-foot wooden legs into sofa design. Most of the wood trim has a dark mahogany color that adds depth and elegance to the style. Woodwork on Queen Anne sofas tends to be ornate with handcrafted carvings accentuating the upholstery.
Textured fabrics, striped patterns and floral designs are commonly used on Queen Anne sofas. These patterns often include include darker colors like hunter green, chocolate brown, deep yellow gold and burgandy. Queen Anne sofas often have button-tufted fabrics on both the seat and the back of the couch.
Queen Anne sofas often incorporate the camel-back design into the structure of the couch. The camel-back style is a smooth rolling design that resembles the rolling humps of a camel. The upholstery of the sofa follows the scrolling camel-back woodwork that outlines the back of the couch.
Sofas from the Queen Anne era comfortably seat two large adults or three small individuals. The term "loveseat" did not exist during the introduction of the Queen Anne era but it correctly describes the size and seating capabilities of the Queen Anne sofa. As a result, multiple Queen Anne sofas are generally used to decorate a living room or large living space.