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19th Century Federal Mahogany Tilt Top Breakfast Table from Maryland
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century Federal mahogany tilt top breakfast table from Maryland. Wonderfully carved legs and
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Mahogany Cumberland Action Dining Table Possibly Duncan Phyfe Workshop
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare Mahogany Cumberland action Dining Table Possibly Duncan Phyfe workshop 18th century Measures
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Antique 18th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

Henredon Mahogany Banded Inlay Double Pedestal Expandable Dining Room Table
By Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Henredon double pedestal inlay dining table supported on double pedestals with brass
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Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Antique Square Banded Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Dining Conference Room Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 60" square banded mahogany Duncan Phyfe dining conference room table. Item features banded
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Early 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Oval Banded Mahogany Single Pedestal Dining Table with One Leaf
Located in Milford, NH
A fine oval shaped dining table with banded top and turned pedestal, expandable with one finished
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20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Henkel Harris Oval Mahogany Dining Room Table with Inlaid Legs and Two Leaves
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Henkel Harris oval mahogany dining room table with inlaid legs and two leaves. Item features (2) 12
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Mid-20th Century North American Federal Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Federal American Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Breakfast Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th century Federal drop leaf dining table. Made from mahogany with a rectangular form
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Antique Early 19th Century Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Games Console Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
American Federal mahogany games console table, checked string inlay along the top and burled frieze
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Console Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century American Federal Walnut Drop-Leaf Dining Breakfast Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century American Federal walnut drop-leaf dining breakfast table. Item features turn carved
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Mahogany Round Game Table with Green Leather Top
Located in West Hartford, CT
Round mahogany game table has a leather top in dark green with decorative gold border. Above each
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Early 20th Century English Federal Dining Room Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Mahogany Federal Double Pedestal Console Table Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant antique double pedestal mahogany console table featuring brass hardware and brass feet
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Vintage 1930s American Federal Console Tables

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Mahogany

Antique American Mahogany Federal Style Drop-Leaf Dining Console Table Gate Leg
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-19th century federal style gate leg table. Made from mahogany with a carved apron over square
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Antique Mid-19th Century Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Hepplewhite Federal Style Antique Two Drawers Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Two drawers antiques dovetails Federal style mahogany console sofa table.
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Console Tables

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Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Inlay Large Console Table Bar Server
By Hekman Furniture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Federal inlay by Hekman. All hallmarks underneath. Gorgeous inlay throughout. The
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Console Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century American Federal Style Mahogany Console Table
Located in Savannah, GA
American Federal furniture style mahogany console table with crossband inlay featuring an
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Console Tables

Materials

Marble

American Federal Tiger Maple Tripod Table
Located in Huntington, NY
Formerly the property of David Brenner together with a purchase receipt form Ruth Brenner.
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Maple

Wellington Hall Federal Inlaid Flame Mahogany Console or Entry Table
By Wellington Hall Ltd
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style console table, sofa table, or entry table By Wellington
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Vintage 1980s American Federal Console Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Federal Mahogany Console or Entry Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style console table, sofa table, or entry table By Baker
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Vintage 1980s American Federal Console Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Henkel Harris Federal Inlaid Mahogany Flip Top Console Game Table
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style flip top demilune console game table By Henkel Harris
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Late 20th Century American Federal Console Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Handsome Federal Pair of Carved English Consoles Tables Servers Duncan Phyfe
Located in Roslyn, NY
A handsome Federal style pair of carved English console tables or servers in The Duncan Phyfe
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Vintage 1910s Federal Console Tables

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Wood

1930s Federal Two-Tier Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Demilune Console Table
By Weiman
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1930s Weiman Furniture Heirloom Quality Federal Two-Tier Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Demilune
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Early 20th Century American Federal Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Fine Federal Mahogany Candle Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Classic Federal design with a shaped adjustable and rotating top with bird cage mechanism
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Antique 19th Century Federal Candle Stands

Materials

Wood

Rare Federal Inlaid Mahogany Server or Side Table with Drawer, circa 1790-1820
Located in Milford, NH
A rare Federal period inlaid mahogany server or side table of probable New England origin having a
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Console Tables

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Mahogany

Federal Style Mahogany and Leather Flip Top Demilune or Game Table by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Federal style demilune console table or game table in mahogany with banded leather flip
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Demi-lune Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Federal Era Solid Mahogany Pedestal or Fern Stand
Located in Peabody, MA
An American Federal era columnar pedestal in solid mahogany circa early 1800s. The top surface
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Pedestals

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Mahogany

Pair of Federal Style Stiffel Brass Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of brass Stiffel lamps.
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Vintage 1960s American Federal Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pennsylvania Federal Style Applewood Candle Stand, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The candle stand with circular top with tilting mechanism and tripod base.
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Candle Stands

Materials

Fruitwood

Tall Federal Style Green and Gold Metal Eagle Lamp
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful federal-style cast metal green eagle lamp. This tall lamp will be a great accent to any
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20th Century American Federal Table Lamps

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Metal

New York Late Federal Sewing Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mahogany with drop leaf sides, the cabinet with reeded supports over turned and reeded cylindrical legs with peg feet. Three drawers with turned pulls and brass keyholes over a pull-...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

American Federal Drop-Leaf Library or Breakfast Table in Mahogany with Saber Leg
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
American Federal drop-leaf breakfast or library table with reeded saber legs on baluster pedestal
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Brass

Antique Regency or Federal Period Tilt-Top Candle Stand Lamp Table
Located in Forney, TX
An elegant period English Regency or American Federal tilt-top candlestand / lamp table. circa 1805
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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Candle Stands

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Brass

Federal Style American Eagle Lamp of Black Stone and Brass, by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A traditional American Eagle lamp by Stiffel. This lamp has a round black stone base decorated with art deco carvings. At the top just below the socket is an American Eagle in brass ...
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Table Lamps

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Stone, Metal, Brass

1993 Bombay Furniture Mahogany Wood Console Table
By Bombay Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful federal style console table by Bombay Furniture manufacturer. Mahogany stained 1993
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Late 20th Century Federal Console Tables

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Mahogany

Baker Furniture Signed Inlaid Mahogany Console Table Buffet Historic Charleston
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Federal inlaid mahogany console table showcases the finest
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Late 20th Century American Federal Console Tables

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Mahogany

Chippendale Mahogany Faux Bamboo Book Trough Console Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage mahogany book trough or console table with faux bamboo details. Features five divisions
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Early 20th Century American Federal Console Tables

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Mahogany

Inlay Console Table by Baker Furniture from the Historic Charleston Collection
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
A very nice hall table/console table by Baker Furniture from the Historic Charleston Collection
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20th Century American Federal Console Tables

Pair of Demilune Console Tables with Marquetry Inlay
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant pair of demi-lune console tables or center table made in the federal style. The tables
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20th Century Federal Demi-lune Tables

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Wood

American, 18th Century, Birdcage Tilt Top Table Probably Philadelphia, Ca. 1780
Located in Vero Beach, FL
American 18th century birdcage tilt top table probably Philadelphia ca. 1780. Very fine American
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Antique Early 18th Century American Federal Pedestals

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Mahogany

Pair of Compatible Bronze Bouillotte Table, Desk Lamps, Tole
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Compatible Bronze Bouillotte Table Lamps, Tole The set having matching shades and finials
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Early 20th Century Federal Table Lamps

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Bronze

Fine Pair of American Hekman Signed Flame Mahogany Flip-top Consoles Table
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Forney, TX
A fine pair of vintage richly figured flame mahogany demilune consoles / round games tables by high
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20th Century American Federal Demi-lune Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Pair of Mahogany Demi Lune Banded Inlayed Glass Tops Console Sofa Tables Mint!
By Baker Furniture Company, Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mahogany Demi Lune Banded Inlayed glass tops console sofa tables MINT! comes with glass
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20th Century American Federal Demi-lune Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Federalist Styled Carved Gilt Finished Eagle Sculptural Table Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique well executed carved eagle table lamp is unsigned, but presumed to have originated
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Early 20th Century American Federal Table Lamps

Materials

Gesso, Softwood

Pembroke Drop Leaf Mahogany Satinwood Side Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic small scale Pembroke mahogany table with a satinwood banded top and one drawer. This piece
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Vintage 1980s American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Mahogany Pembroke Drop-Leaf Lamp Side Table with One Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century antique mahogany Pembroke drop-leaf lamp side table with one drawer. Item features
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Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Beacon Hill-Old Colony Collection Sideboard
By Beacon Hill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mahogany sideboard tagged by the Beacon Hill, Old Colony Collection. This piece is fashioned out of beautiful flame mahogany with a glossy finish and features ebonized columns with...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Console Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Federal Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Federal dining table from a Palm Beach Socialiste's Estate. An elegant traditional mahogany
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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Dining Table
Located in New Haven, CT
Built to last this 58” round American Federal Cuban mahogany extension Banquet table will seat 18
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Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

New York City Federal Dining Table - Stamped by Maker
Located in Woodbury, CT
A SIGNED (stamped John Budd, Nassau Street) figured mahogany tri-part 'd' ended dining table; with
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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables

Federal Style D-End Dining Table
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A late 19th century Federal style cherry wood dining table with deep drop leaves and two demi-lune
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

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Satinwood

American Federal Revival Double Pedestal Dining Table
By Kittinger
Located in Woodbury, CT
A double pedestal mahogany dining table with two insertion leaves, seating up to ten. Ring-turned
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20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Federal Style Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
Federal style mahogany double pedestal dining table, the rectangular banded and string inlaid top
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Early 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Federal Breakfast Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
This square mahogany breakfast table has rectangular hinging above a multi-ring-turned bulbous
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

KINDEL Oxford Federal Style Banded Mahogany Oval Dining Table
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Federal style oval dining table by Kindel Furniture, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Mahogany
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Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Mahogany dining room table has a rectangular top with conforming leaves. The ring turned and reeded
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Antique 19th Century American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany Federal 3-part Dining Table
Located in Stamford, CT
This smooth mahogany table, conveniently three parts with two seperate demilunes and one 18" leaf
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Antique 19th Century American Dining Room Tables

Mahogony Dining Table in the Vintage Federal Style
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a very nice large Mahogany Dining Table in the Vintage Federal Style, it will seat 10
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20th Century American Dining Room Tables

American 18th Century Federal Period Inlaid Mahogany Two Part Dining Table
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A nice small banquet table that can also be used as two console tables. It is in a remarkably good
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar

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Federal Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic federal dining table available at 1stDibs. A federal dining table — often made from wood, mahogany and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect federal dining table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A federal dining table, designed in the Neoclassical, Regency or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one federal dining table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Kindel Furniture and Hekman Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Federal Dining Table?

The average selling price for a federal dining table at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $71,500 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Federal Furniture

Following the Revolutionary War, the American republic referenced the Roman Republic in its designs to celebrate its independence and declare itself a powerful new country. Imbued with neoclassical elements like those being promoted by architect Robert Adam in Great Britain, antique Federal-style furniture was the first distinctly American style in its melding of ancient influences, European aesthetics and national pride.

Dating roughly from 1790 to 1830, the style featured angular furniture with saber legs and smooth surfaces that contrasted with the curvy Rococo style that was previously in fashion. Eagles were common ornamental motifs on Federal-period furniture, as were cornucopia, lyres, garlands and scrolls, adding subtle flair to pieces characterized by clean lines, geometric symmetry, balanced shapes and a sense of grandeur.

Instead of sculptural carvings, authentic Federal-style furniture was adorned with inlays and patterned veneers that showcased the rich character of different grains and types of wood. As social life tended to be informal in the young country, furniture was often lightweight, so it could be easily rearranged in a drawing room or bedroom. Pieces like dining tables with drop leaves and sideboards became popular, replacing larger chests of drawers.

The Federal style varied by region: Artisans in Charleston, South Carolina, decorated chairs with carved backs, for instance, while those in Baltimore, Maryland, preferred painted details. Its major proponents included father-and-son cabinetmakers John and Thomas Seymour in Boston, Duncan Phyfe and Charles-Honoré Lannuier in New York and Samuel McIntire in Salem, Massachusetts.

Find antique Federal tables, mirrors, storage cabinets and other Federal furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Federal Dining Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Dining tables come in a huge variety of styles and are often chosen according to individual preference. The best dining tables are ones that are sturdy, well-made and able to withstand wear and tear. You should also consider your space limitations as well as budget. Find a versatile collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The narrowest a dining table can be is 36 inches. This leaves 18 inches of space for each of the guests on the opposite side of the table, as well as room in the center for serving dishes or platters. Find a collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    The height of a dining table varies from piece to piece. However, standard dining tables are usually 28 to 30 inches tall. Counter-height tables are taller at 34 to 36 inches, and bar-height tables are the highest at 40 to 42 inches high. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    No, a dining table isn't always necessary. People who eat only a few meals at home may not need a dining table, and some people prefer to eat at kitchen counters using counter-height stools. Or, they may choose to sit on the floor in front of a coffee table or to take their meals at a desk or on a TV tray or end table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    How thick a dining table should be varies. Many tables feature tops that are between 0.75 and 1 inch in thickness. However, some tables may have tops that are up to 2 inches thick. Typically, tables with thicker tops will have a more rustic appearance. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A dining table with leaf is a dining table that has its middle part as solid and remains in place, but the two sides of the table drop down on a hinge, so they hang at the side. This is where the name 'drop leaf' comes from. Many homeowners have decided to go with leaf tables as they offer a lot of flexibility to their homes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dining table options as well as a range of vintage and antique drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best width for a dining table may vary upon your needs. Typically, the width of a dining table may range from approximately 36 to 40 inches, and you want to make sure you allow for approximately three feet of walking space around the table in your dining room so that guests can move freely. Shop a wide range of vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A draw-leaf dining table means that the table’s leaves are stored under the main tabletop. The top of the table is lifted slightly on its frame and the leaves pulled out on each end. Relatedly, a drop-leaf table is a table with a fixed center section, but on either side of that, there are hinged leaves that can be raised or lowered according to your specific needs. The purpose of a drop-leaf table is to save space when the table is not in use. Drop-leaf tables can also be used as nightstands, side tables, coffee tables, and desks. Find a collection of antique and vintage draw-leaf dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether extendable dining tables are worth it is a matter of personal opinion. The selling point of an extendable dining table is that it allows you to increase the length of your table when you're hosting guests for meals and conserve space on days when you're not. If you frequently entertain and the size of your dining room makes having a large table impractical, an extendable table may be an ideal solution. On 1stDibs, find a collection of extendable dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, ceramic dining tables are really good as they are very strong and durable. Made from sturdy materials, ceramic dining tables are resistant to spills, cuts, scratches and extreme heat. You can select from varying styles of ceramic dining tables, including Antique, Vintage, 21st Century, Mid Century on 1st Dibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, a round dining table is practical. Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No, a buffet usually shouldn't be longer than a dining table. Most experts recommend that you choose a buffet that is the same length or slightly shorter than your dining table. Keeping the two pieces in proportion with each other creates balance within a space.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.