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Federal Furniture

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.

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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Federal
Kittinger Brandy Board
Located in Hanover, MA
Federal style mahogany console with a demilune top above a drawer and lower shelf.
Category

1960s American Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany Gilt Dolphin Upholstered Harp Stool with Paw Feet, NY C 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany harp stool with a carved molded back, flanking gilt dolphin supports, adjustable upholstered seat with a turned bulbous shaft, and resting...
Category

1810s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Kindel Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Extension Dining Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Federal or Hepplewhite style extension dining table By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous book-matched mahogany, with inlaid satinwood. Measures: 38W x 44"D x...
Category

1980s American Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Baker Furniture Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs or dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered s...
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Meas...
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Light Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser High Boy Brass Pulls by Thomasville MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bracket Feet Chippendale Style Light Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser High Boy Brass Pulls by Thomasville MINT!
Category

20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Flame Mahogany Secretary Breakfront Display Hutch by Robert W Irwin Co
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Federal Style Flame Mahogany Flip Down Secretary Breakfront Display Hutch by The Robert W. Irwin Co. This gorgeous Antique Federal Style Flame Mahogany Flip Down Secretary B...
Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

English Country Diorama Clipper Ship Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style (19th Century) painted diorama wall plaque with clipper ship and American ship painted on back in mahogany frame encased in a wood and glass case.
Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Glass

Pair of Federal Eagle Carved Gilt Wall Sconces, Two Lights, 19th Century
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine pair of two-light wall sconce. Each ribbon form in the Federal taste having gilt tassels and bow design with ebonized hi lights. Both depicting a winged eagle in flight. Hard...
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Sheraton Federal Pinwheel Inlay Mahogany 4 Poster Twin Bed Frame - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Sheraton Federal Pinwheel Inlay Mahogany 4 Poster Twin Bed...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique SHERATON styled Mahogany SIDEBOARD / Server, c. 1910’s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Exquisite Mahogany Sheraton style Sideboard, c. 1910. Stunning flame mahogany wood grains. This cabinet is raised on 6 square tapered legs with spade feet and castors at the ends. T...
Category

1910s Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Tripple Rush Seat Solid Linen Upholstery Cushion Bench Sattee Sofa Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very decorative antique tripple rush seat solid linen upholstery cushion bench sattee sofa mint!
Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Rush, Chestnut

Vintage Federal Style Triple Pedestal Drop-Leaf Dining Table, circa 1940s
Located in Germantown, MD
Very practical Vintage Federal Style Triple Pedestal Drop-Leaf Dining Table. Triple pedestal terminating with antique brass lion paw feet. Original...
Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Solid flame Mahogany Turned Legs 3 Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand Cabinet MINT
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid flame Mahogany Turned Legs 3 Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand Cabinet MINT Drop Leaves are 10" long.
Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Matched Pair Of Federal Mahogany Servers
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a rectangular top over a long drawer and a pair of small drawers all with wood knobs surrounding an arched apron. All flanked by reeded carving and each with circular taper...
Category

1820s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Brass and Iron Hand Made Fireplace Tool Set With Stand
Located in Sheridan, CO
Exquisite set of hand made brass fireplace tools from England (late 1800s) along with hand forged iron brush from France (mid 1800s). Set includes shovel, fork, tongs, brush and stan...
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Late Federal Parquetry Candlestand
Located in Essex, MA
Circular top veneered with geometric kaleidoscope inlays. Banded edge and turned support ending on three S-scroll legs. Provenance: Estate of Michael Kittredge.
Category

1830s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tea Table or Occasional Side Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style tea table or occasional side table By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Mahogany, with beautiful satinwood inlaid marquetry, original ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Quality Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table By Brandt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
CA. 1950's. With the Maryland company label and genuine mahogany label. An elegant classical style mahogany dining table with deep leaves. The frieze and square tapering legs are str...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Set Of Eight Antique American Federal Dining Chairs for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
For restoration. Fine set of eight Period Federal side chairs, mahogany with serpentine crest rails, pierced vase form splat backs, serpentine seats upholstered in old horse hair wit...
Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass, Other

Henredon Burl Walnut Round Center Lamp Side Occasional Table Stand Shelves Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Burl Walnut Round Center Lamp Side Occasional Table Stand Shelves Mint!
Category

20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Walnut

American Federal Silhouettes of Livingston Family Members
Located in New York, NY
Snipping a profile from paper with scissors, and mounting the result to a contrasting sheet of paper, became a popular diversion among the European and American upper classes in the ...
Category

1830s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique Federal Period Tambour Secretary in Mahogany and Birdseye Maple c. 1800
Located in Westfield, MA
An exceptional Federal period tambour secretary, crafted around 1800, showcasing a sophisticated combination of figured mahogany and vibrant birdseye maple. This piece beautifully ex...
Category

Early 1800s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Bone, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Federal Bold Tiger Maple Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Milford, NH
A Federal tiger maple drop leaf dining table with bold wood grain, tapered square legs terminating with brass casters, and dovetailed construction. Very good overall condition, with...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Federal Carved Mahogany Trumeau Pier Mantel Mirror 35"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Federal / empire style style pier / trumeau mirror - rectangular shape topped with a pediment over a foliate applique; divided mirror flanked leaf carved columns. Dimensions...
Category

19th Century Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome Antique Chest with fine traditional form and good color. Antique tall chest of drawers with three over two over four graduated drawers. T...
Category

19th Century Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair 1920s Federal Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Large Demilune Console Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of 1920s American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Large Demilune Console Tables . Measures 48" in width, 24" in depth and stands 30.5" tall.
Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Monumental Giltwood Federal Neo-Classical Style Eagle Sconces Mirrors - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale pair of Federal style carved giltwood sconces with carved eagles. The pair are not electrified. Each can support three candles . The sconces show heavy neo-clas...
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

New England Cherry Pembroke Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A nice early 19th century New England Cherry Pembroke table with a cross stretcher support on tapered chamfered legs. White Pine secondary case wood with Oak leaf supports. Old refi...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Currey And Company Creslow Decorative Blanket Chest Cabinet
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Currey And Company Creslow Decorative Blanket Chest Cabinet Dimensions : 33h x 18d x 48w This chest was made by Currey And Company and is called their Creslow Decorative cabinet....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs or dining chairs USA, Circa 1970s Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 21.25"W x...
Category

1970s American Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th C. Federal Style Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Fold Top Card or Console Table
Located in Germantown, MD
1890s Federal style satinwood inlaid flame mahogany serpentine fold top card table or console table in good antique condition. Two available. Very sturday. Measures 35.5" in width, 1...
Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstere...
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Style Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered se...
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Federal Style Stained Mahogany Two-Drawer Side Table Nightstand, Circa 1940s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Eastlake Style Walnut and Marble Tip Oval Rolling Side Table. Dimensions: 17.5" in width, 14" in depth and 28.25 inches in height.
Category

20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Henkel Harris Federal Inlaid Cherry Wood Flip Top Console Game Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style flip top demilune console game table By Henkel Harris USA, 1990s Beautiful cherry wood, with inlaid ebony and satinwood marquetry. Measure...
Category

1990s American Federal Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Ebony, Satinwood

Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs USA, Circa 1970s Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: Side chairs - 21.25"...
Category

1970s American Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Federal Style Carved Ornate Tufted Sofa and Loveseat Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Federal Style Carved Ornate Tufted Parlor Set Newly Reupholstered in a Cabernet Leather - 2 Piece Set Absolutely exquisite and rare antique, intricately detailed hand carved American Eagle topped 2 piece tufted leather library parlor set. This unique showstopper set is said to have been originally acquired from a former Illinois Governor’s Estate, consists of wingback, scrolled sofa and loveseat, each with an exquisite hand carved American Eagle top. Beautifully curved and scrolled wingback...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Furniture

Materials

Leather

19th Century Federal Bowfront Mahogany Bedside Chest Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
19th century Federal Bowfront Mahogany bedside chest nighstand. Good antique Condition. Dovetail drawers functioning perfectly. Original Hardware. Mea...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

20th C. Cohaset Colonial Federal Style Cherry Full Size Headboard by Hagerty
Located in Germantown, MD
20th Century Cohaset Colonial Gederal Style Cherry Full Side Headboard by Hagerty, in great vintage condition. MEASUREMENTS: 59.5″ wide x 3" Dx 77″ in height . Hole to hole is 53"
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Cherry

American Federal Period Mahogany Secretary Chest with Eagle Inlay, New England
Located in Norwood, NJ
A handsome American Federal period mahogany secretary chest, stylistically attributable to New England, (possibly Boston or Salem, Massachusetts), circa 1800–1820. The piece reflects...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Federal Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back arm chairs or dining captain chairs USA, Circa 1970s Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 23...
Category

1970s American Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Federal Drop-Leaf Table in Mahogany, circa 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A federal table in mahogany with drop-leaves, on turned legs with large leaf carvings and ending in casters. Offers one drawer with original wooden pull. Note: You should always req...
Category

1820s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Giltwood and Cream Painted Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open wings standing on foliate branches and 13 small spheres representing the original 1...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Piecrust Birdcage Tilt-Top Table.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Piecrust Birdcage Tilt-Top Table. Magnificent mahogany tilt-top table. The top is exceptionally carved with a piecrust outside edge. The ta...
Category

Early 20th Century English Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Style Federal Green Lacquered Eight-Drawer Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Georgian style serpentine front eight-drawer dresser or chest of drawers In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Green lacquered mahogany, with...
Category

1960s American Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Unique Cocktail Cabinet, Dry Bar, Saks Fifth Ave
Located in Woodbury, CT
Rear and possibly unique federal style cocktail cabinet. Crotch veneer, mahogany with string inlay, original brass hardware signed by maker. Original removable tray, tapered leg with...
Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

American Federal Banquet Dining Table in Mahogany w/ Extension Leaves, Seats 18
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
From Malcolm Forbes' estate Timberfield, an elegant and long mahogany dining table with three sections, American, circa 1830. The rectangular top above ...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers dates to the late 18th to early 19th century and reflects strong Hepplewhite and early Federal influence, a refined American furniture style pri...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Pair of Vintage Copper Plate US Capitol Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of vintage American style copper plated metal United States Capitol dome bookends (PRICED AS PAIR) Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category

20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Copper

Monumental Traditional Brass Curved Glass 12 Light Foyer Cylindrical Chandelier
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
A monumental mansion size solid brass and curved glass cylindrical foyer chandelier. This light fixture is extremely large with a striking presence. The photographs truly do not do it justice. It features 12 candelabra sockets with black accents around the top and bottom rim and gold metal decorative filigree decorations. . The fixture comes with a heavy duty chain and ceiling cap. The glass curves around the perimeter and adds a touch of elegance. (Chain and wire measure 37 inches long) What an elegant traditional chandelier...
Category

1980s Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

American Federal Swirl Mahogany Butler s Desk New York, Circa 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
An American Federal Swirl Mahogany Butler's Desk New York Circa late 18th Century to Early 19th Century , featuring three flawlessly working upper drawer, and A Abattant Door that o...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass George Washington Andirons
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage pair of brass George Washington Andirons, likely mid 20th century, cast brass shallow full length figure of George Washington standi...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Mid-Century Century Red Oak Pressback Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Mid-Century Century Red Oak Pressback Armchairs. Great vintage condition Measures 24" in width, 22" in depth and 43" in height. Seat height is 18"
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Federal Furniture

Materials

Oak

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 Furniture

Materials

Brass

Theodore Alexander One Drawer Leather Top Folding Top Game Table MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Theodore Alexander One Drawer Leather Top Folding Top Game Table MINT
Category

20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1940s Handley Johnson Handley Federal Mahogany Two-Drawer Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1940s Handley Johnson Handley Federal style Mahogany Two-Drawer Side Table Measures 20" in width and 26.25" in height and 16" in depth.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Traditional Flip Top Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming vintage flip top side table embodies classic elegance with its rich mahogany finish, fluted legs, and timeless brass hardware. Expert...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Colonial Mfg Co Beige Painted Tall Case Federal Style Grandfather Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Colonial Mfg. Co Beige Painted Tall Case Federal Style Grandfather Clock. Item features a working lock and key, includes all parts pictured. Very ...
Category

Early 20th Century Federal Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Federal Trumeau Flame Mahogany Reverse Painted Mirror 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Federal Trumeau Flame Mahogany Reverse Painted Mirror with Satinwood Inlay 19thC Measures - 5...
Category

19th Century Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Federal furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Federal furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Federal furniture made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Kindel Furniture, Drexel, and Edward F. Caldwell Co.. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $115,000 while the average work can sell for $2,800.

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