Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
FEDERAL STYLE
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.
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Style: Federal
19th-C. American Federal Ebonized
Gilt Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century American federal style drop front secretary desk. This was considering a working desk because of its fitted interior. The paint appears to be original. It...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Drexel Heritage Federal Style American Cherry Breakfront China Display Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1987 Drexel Furniture Breakfront. Features a blend of Chippendale and Federal styling with open pediment trophy finial over an illumined showcase, supported by a lower cabine...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Federal Mahogany Front Dresser by West Michigan Furniture, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Georgian style serpentine front four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Green lacquered carved mahogany, with...
Category
1940s American Vintage Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Kittinger Federal Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Front Sideboard Credenza
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style serpentine front sideboard buffet or credenza
By Kittinger
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved mahogany, with satinwood inlay, and original brass hardw...
Category
1980s American Vintage Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Federal Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk / Display Cabinet
Brass Eagle
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful inlaid flame mahogany Federal style secretary desk with tambour doors. It has two glass shelves. The body has several areas with inlaid satinwood designs. It date...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style Federal Green Lacquered Mahogany Dresser Chest, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Georgian style bow front four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
In the manner of Baker Furniture
By Finch Fine Furniture ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Drexel Mahogany Banded Top Brass Pulls 12 Drawers 75" Long Dresser Credenza MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Mahogany Banded Top Brass Pulls 12 Drawers 75" Long Dresser Credenza MINT
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
American Federal Period Pine Dresser Base and Plate Rack in Original Paint
Located in Richmond, VA
American Federal Period Pine Dresser Base and Plate Rack in Original Paint. Nice shaped cornice and apron. Original brown paint.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler
s Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk recently refinished.
Measure 45.75" in width, 21" in depth and 44" in height.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Hickory Chair Federal Flame Mahogany Buffet Server or Hall Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous traditional Federal or Hepplewhite style buffet server, hall or entry table, or occasional side table
By Hickory Chair, "Historical James River Plantations...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Dixie Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with Glass Top
Located in Germantown, MD
Dixie Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with
protective Glass Top. Dovetail Drawers functioning flawlessly. Mea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Style Mahogany Glazed Double Door China Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Double Glazed Door China bookcase, display Cabinet. Measures 34.5" in width, 16" in depth and 70" in height.
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Federal Style Bow Front Figured Mahogany Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The fine chest with four graduated drawers each with fine string inlay and with a pair of brass oval bales decorated with a classical columned rotunda and brass key holes. All drawer...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
American Federal Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The chest in fine traditional form and having good graining with decorative line inlay. Raised on four carved feet with four long drawers with brass oval pulls and key escutcheons. ...
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19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
American Federal Southern Walnut Hinged Two Drawer Inlaid Sugar Chest, VA C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal Southern walnut hinged top sugar chest with oval string inlays, two flanking drawers with brass pulls, central diamond escutcheons, and resting on the original turne...
Category
1820s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Federal Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Annville, PA
An ideal sideboard for use in smaller spaces in the dining room the Federal Mahogany Sideboard is also designed to work with almost any deco...
Category
2010s Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$1,550 / item
Antique Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Unsigned 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote***
Antique Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary 19thC.
Measures - 93"H x 48.5"W x 23.5"D
An example of 19th-...
Category
19th Century Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique American Mahogany Federal Carved Corner Cabinet East Tennessee 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique American carved mahogany late Federal period corner cabinet, East Tennessee, circa 1820.
The cabinet with a twin 'Swan's Neck' pediment to the top with carved rosettes...
Category
1820s Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Small Burled Penhurst Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
The Niagara Furniture Small Burled Penshurst Bookcase with two shelves. The burled cornice is beautiful and adds a sense of depth to the upper area of the case while hand carved acan...
Category
2010s Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$1,095 / item
MINT Brass Gallery Crotch Mahogany Serpentine Front Federal Sideboard Thomasvill
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MINT Brass Gallery Crotch Mahogany Serpentine Front Federal Sideboard Thomasville
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Hickory White American Masterpiece Collection Demilune Sideboard for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hickory White American Masterpiece Collection mahogany Demi Lune Sideboard. The sideboard with cross banding, felted center silver drawer above cabinet doors flanked by opposing door...
Category
20th Century Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Discover timeless elegance with this fantastic American Centennial solid walnut Philadelphia carved secretary desk, a true testament to 19th-cent...
Category
1870s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$2,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Stickley Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard with Brass Gallery
Located in Milford, NH
A beautifully crafted Federal style inlaid mahogany sideboard with brass gallery on its shaped top with inlaid border surmounting a case with two central flatware drawers adorned wit...
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Compact 14x18 Turned Poster Style 4 tier Etagere Shelving Unit w/ Finials MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Compact 14x18 Turned Poster Style 4 tier Etagere Shelving Unit w/ Finials on Wheels MINT!
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
American Federal Period Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Federal period chest of drawers in mahogany with a deep top drawer decorated with satinwood inlay, over 3 smaller drawers on simple f...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$1,650 Sale Price
37% Off
Pull Out Tray Desk Table 6 Inlayed Drawers Federal Style High Chest Dresser MINT
By Beacon Hill
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pull Out Tray Desk Table 6 Inlayed Drawers Federal Style High Chest Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Historic Federal Inlaid Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style bow front sideboard buffet or credenza
By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection
USA, Late 20th Century
Gorgeous book-matched fl...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Federal Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard, circa 1800-1820
Located in Houston, TX
A refined Federal mahogany inlaid sideboard, circa 1800-1820, possibly southern. It embodies the elegance and architectural restraint of the early American republic. Crafted in ric...
Category
Early 19th Century North American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Small Federal Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Annville, PA
An ideal sideboard for use in smaller spaces in the dining room this version of the Small Federal Mahogany Sideboard is also designed to wor...
Category
2010s Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$1,220 / item
Oversized Lexington Palmer Home Federal Style Mahogany China Cabinet 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote***
Oversized Palmer Home Collection Federal Style Mahogany Step Back China Cabinet with Filigree Crest b...
Category
20th Century Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Federal Figured Maple Chest
Located in Acton, MA
Federal figured Maple Chest with a flame birch case. This elegant chest sits high ups up on a figured bracket for base. The four cock-beaded drawers feature inlayed cherry shield sha...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Maple
19th Century Federal Chest
Located in Acton, MA
Circa 1830 cherry wood chest of drawers with. four beaded drawers. The top drawer being oversized for ample storage with three graduated drawers below. The piece is constructed with ...
Category
1830s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Huge Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
This is the Huge Partners Desk in the Niagara Furniture collection. This desk behemoth matches a number of other pieces which we produce. The fantastic solid mahogany top frame is in...
Category
2010s Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$5,995 / item
Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive antique early 19th century Federal Period flame Mahogany secretary and bookcase. The bookcase features an eighteen pane Gothic arched cabinet...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Bowfront Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautifully hand-rubbed refinished Mid-20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Bowfront Bachelor Chest of Drawers. Measures 36.25" in width, 19.5" in depth and stands 32" in height. Bo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
90" Baker Executive Partners Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Baker partners desk
Stunning pedestal leather top executive desk made by BAKER.
Functioning drawers on both sides serve as guest or partner de...
Category
1980s American Vintage Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Burl
$12,800 Sale Price
36% Off
Large Wide Mahogany Individual Bubble Glass Panes Doors Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Wide Mahogany Individual Bubble Glass Panes Doors Breakfront China Cabinet
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Style Mahogany Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and figured mahogany veneered dresser, the reeded edge top with protruding corners and a central bowfront with leaf carved and reede...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$10,257 / item
Mahogany Federal Bow Front 12 Drawers Dresser MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mahogany Federal Bow Front 12 Drawers Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive Federal Period Mahogany secretary and bookcase, circa 1830s. The bookcase features an eighteen pane gothic arched cabinet fro...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
$5,500 Sale Price
38% Off
Serpentine Front Federal 6
Long Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard Credenza Console MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Serpentine Front Federal 6' Long Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard Credenza Console MINT
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Federal Style Carved Mahogany Mirrored Display Cabinet by Pulaski, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Federal style display case by Pulaski offers mahogany construction with broken arch crest having central carved finial over case having double glass doors opening to shelved and mi...
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Glass, Mirror
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers. Measures 36" in width, 20" in depth and 34" in height.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Demilune Sideboard Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Hepplewhite style demilune cabinet or sideboard
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Flame mahogany, with satinwood banding and inlay and original b...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Hickory Chair 11 Drawers Flame Mahogany Drop Brass Pulls High Boy Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MINT Hickory Chair 11 Drawers Flame Mahogany Drop Brass Pulls High Boy Chest Dresser
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
A Fine Inlaid Federal Sheraton Mahogany Chest, c.1820
Located in Savannah, GA
A fine inlaid federal sheraton mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1820.
Six drawers with half columns and conforming top. Finely inlaid drawer fronts. Chestnut secondary wood.
Po...
Category
1820s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$12,000 / item
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Armoire Dresser or Linen Press
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Federal Mahogany Locking Chest of Drawers, Circa Early 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 18th Century to Early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Locking Chest of Drawers. 1st, 2nd and 4th drawers have functional locks with keys.
Me...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq
Located in Water Mill, NY
Federal Mahogany and Birch inlaid secretary/desk with contrasting veneers and
bone pulls.
Category
1790s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
$4,500 Sale Price
52% Off
Mahogany Federal Style Silver Chest by Henkle Harris
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mahogany Federal Style Silver Chest by Henkle Harris. The medium colored mahogany with a burl center panel with lift up top to reveal several felt fitted drawers for silver flatware...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
BAKER Bow Front Banded Top
4 Drawers Pull Out Desk Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
BAKER Bow Front Banded Top & 4 Drawers Pull Out Desk Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Crotch Mahogany Serpentine Front Federal Sideboard Credenza Cabinet MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Crotch Mahogany Serpentine Front Federal Sideboard Credenza Cabinet MINT
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Beacon Hill Two Part Crotch Flame Mahogany Individual Glass Pane Breakfront MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beacon Hill Two Part Crotch Flame Mahogany Individual Glass Pane Breakfront MINT!
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th Century Continental Mahogany Ten-Drawers Tall Lingery Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare 18th Century Continental Mahogany Narrow Ten-Drawers Tall Chest of Drawers, very appropriate for hosiery or Jewel with proper lining. Measures 54" in height, 16" in width and ...
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18th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Butlers Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very attractive Mahogany southern Federal Butlers Desk probably mid Atlantic states around 1820-30. Large bottle drawers on either side of a nicely fi...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$1,895
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany and Satinwood Demilune Cabinet, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Hepplewhite style demilune cabinet or sideboard
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Flame mahogany, with satinwood banding and inlay, and original brass ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Fine and Rare Early 19th Century Kentucky Cherry Huntboard
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine and rare Federal period Kentucky cherry huntboard. Three crossbanded drawers sitting over 6 rope twisted legs and turned feet. Fine example of the period. Purchased estate fresh...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
American Federal Mahogany
Satinwood Butler
s Desk with Paw Feet. NY, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany butler's desk with a carved molded edge, three upper drawers with original brass knobs, sliding fall front interior desk with Satinwood drawers and pigeon h...
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1810s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Federal Gray Enamel Mahogany Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Federal Style Gray Enamel Mahogany Bedside Chest of Drawers. Drawers open and close very smoothly.
Measures 21.5" in width, 16.5" in depth and 30" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Federal Style Figured Mahogany Huntboard with Brass Hardware
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th c., Federal Style huntboard made from rich mahogany and featuring classic design elements that reflect high-quality craftsmanship.
The table is crafted from solid mahogan...
Category
1910s American Vintage Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Federal case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Federal case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Federal case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, Biggs Furniture, and Henredon. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $115,000 while the average work can sell for $3,800.
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