Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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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Style: Federal
19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Pembroke Table . Measures 17.5" in width close, 34" in width open, 24.5" in depth and stands 26" tall.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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Mahogany
19th Century Federal Drop Leaf Table. American, circa 1825
Located in Incline Village, NV
Nicely proportioned and well made early 19th century American mahogany drop leaf table with no restorations and in completely origina...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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Mahogany
Antique American Federal Style Drop Leaf Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique American federal style cherry wood drop leaf table, 19th century. With a 2 board top, a frieze drawer, square tapered legs and S shaped stretcher bars. Nice old cherry...
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19th Century North American Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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Cherry
American Federal Drop Leaf Dining Table in West Indies Mahogany New York, c 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome American Federal or Empire Pembroke table in fine West Indies mahogany with two drop leaves. This period breakfast table is supported by a reeded, vase-turned column on a ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Federal Style Cherry Butterfly Drop Leaf Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsomely carved and finished Federal style cherry butterfly drop leaf table with fine traditional form and great color. On four carved l...
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19th Century Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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Cherry
Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Trestle Drop Leaf Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Trestle two drawer Drop Leaf Table. Measures 56.25" in width with leaves open, 36.25" in width ...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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Mahogany
Tobacco Leaf Carved Mahogany Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Tobacco Leaf Carved Mahogany Dining Table. Late Federal / American Empire mahogany drop-leaf table with hand carved tobacco leaf legs on original brass casters supporting a commodiou...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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Mahogany
Federal Early 19th Century American Tiger Maple Small Drop Leaf Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Made in Vermont circa 1820 this fine old country drop leaf table retains if not its original surface a very old one. Constructed by a craftsmen using pegs and hand plained local tige...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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Maple
Fine Baker Classic American Federal Mahogany Drop-leaf Pembroke End Table
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning classic early American Federal style mahogany pembroke occasional table by renowned fine quality American furniture maker Baker Furniture (United States, 1890-Present)
S...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Banded Inlay Drop Leaf Silver Drawer 5 Drawers Server Cart on Wheels
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mahogany Banded Inlay drop leaf silver drawer 5 drawers Expandable server cart cabinet on wheels MINT!.
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20th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mahogany Pembroke Table, Gordon’s Fine Furniture, Inc.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Mahogany Pembroke table, Gordon’s Fine Furniture, Inc.
A Classic Pembroke table by Gordon’s Fine Furniture, Inc. made of mahogany with...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
New York Federal / Sheraton Pembroke or Drop-Leaf Table in Mahogany, circa 1810
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A fine example of an American Federal drop-leaf table in West Indies mahogany, from New York, circa 1810. The solid rectangular top with curved drop-leaves features a beautiful figur...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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Brass
Antique American Federal Period Mahogany One Drawer Drop Leaf Table c. 1830
Located in Westfield, MA
Step into a world of classic American elegance with this Antique American Federal Period Mahogany One Drawer Drop Leaf Table, crafted around 1830. This piece is a sterling example of...
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1830s American Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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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...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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Cherry
2 Sheraton Federal Style Mahogany Fruitwood Inlay Pembroke Drop Leaf Side Tables
Located in Dayton, OH
Made from mahogany with drop leaves that open to create an oval surface. Features banding over square tapered legs, inlay, dovetailed drawers and brass hardware. Inspired by Sheraton...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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Fruitwood, Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Tiger Maple Drop Leaf Table
Located in Southampton, NY
Early 19th Century American Tiger Maple Drop Leaf Table
Double leaf and features one gate for each table top. Leg closes in and out on each side. Masterfully crafted.
41.5” wide x ...
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19th Century American Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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Wood, Maple
1940s Federal Style Genuine Mahogany Pembrooke Drop-Leaf Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
1940s vintage federal style mahogany drop leaf table in good vintage condition with felt lined drawer.
Measure 15.5" Wide folded, 36" wide open, 23"...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
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Early 20th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
Baker Banded Mahogany One Drawer Drop Leaves Pembroke End Side Lamp Table MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Banded Mahogany One Drawer Drop Leaves Pembroke End Side Lamp Table MINT!
2x8” leaves with an extended table diameter of 31"
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20th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 1800s Federal Mahogany Single Drop Leaf Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A large Early 1800s American Federal Mahogany Single Drop Leaf Table. Measures 45" in width, 40" in depth (open), 20" in depth( closed) and stand...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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Mahogany
18th Century American Walnut Federal Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Charleston, SC
A Federal walnut drop leaf dining table with bold wood grain, tapered square legs terminating with brass and porcelain casters, and dovetailed construction. Very good overall conditi...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
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1820s American Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
American Federal Breakfast Table in Mahogany with Drop-Leaves, circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Federal breakfast table in mahogany with a rectangular top and drop-leaves whose corners end in cyma curves, with inverted turned wooden fini...
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1810s American Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Single Drawer Drop Leaf Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Single Drawer Drop Leaf Side Table. Very clean vintage.
Measures 18" in width closed, 30" in width open, 20.75 " in depth and 26" tall
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20th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Stickley Federal Solid Cherry Wood Pembroke Tea Tables, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal style Pembroke nightstands, end tables, or tea tables
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, late 20th century
Solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
Late Federal Fruitwood Single Drawer Dropleaf Pembroke Table, Circa 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
Late Federal Mixed Fruitwood Single Drawer Dropleaf Pembroke Table on wheels. The back of the table look exactly as the front, fully finished with a faux drawer. Large enough to be u...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Early 18thC Pembroke Drop Leaf Side Table/Drawer
Located in Malibu, CA
18thC antique New England Pembroke drop leaf table, beautifully constructed. Featuring a long drawer, the opposite side has a faux drawer with match...
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18th Century American Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Cherry, Hardwood
$2,306 Sale Price
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American Queen Anne Curly Maple Drop Leaf Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive early Federal Queen Anne Curly Maple Drop leaf table with a great aged color and patina on an older refinished surface. Looks ...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Maple
Antique New York Federal Period Mahogany Paw Foot Drop Leaf Table c. 1830
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique New York Federal Period Mahogany Paw Foot Drop Leaf Table, dating to around 1830, is a stunning example of early 19th-century American craftsmanship. The solid flame mah...
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1830s American Antique Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Federal drop-leaf and pembroke tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Federal drop-leaf and pembroke tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage drop-leaf and pembroke tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Federal drop-leaf and pembroke tables made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original drop-leaf and pembroke tables, popular names associated with this style include Gordon Furniture Co., Heritage Furniture, and L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.. 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 drop-leaf and pembroke tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $875 and tops out at $8,490 while the average work can sell for $2,885.
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