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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Style: Federal
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,575 Sale Price
30% Off
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 Furniture
Materials
Oak
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fine Inlaid Serpentine Front Federal Style Flip Top Console Sofa Table MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Inlaid Serpentine Front Federal Style Flip Top Console Sofa Table MINT
Category
20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Union National Mid Century Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-20th Century Union National Duncan Phyfe Style Drop Leaf Extendable Dining Table. Made from American mahogany with a banded top. Features a harp or lyre carved pedestal base ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,750 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Federal Mahogany Satinwood Inlay Narrow Dropleaf Pembroke Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique Federal Mahogany Satinwood Inlay Narrow Dropleaf Pembroke Side Table with Sin...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Federal Mahogany Upholstered Armchairs Attrib. to Ephraim Haines, C. 1805s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Fine and Rare Pair of Federal Carved Mahogany Armchairs. Finely carved, stained and Upholstered. Newer upholstery. Attributed to Ephraim Haines (1775-1837) and Henry Connelly (1770...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Hardwood
Federal Style Two-Drawer Cherry Work Table Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Federal Style Two-Drawer Cherry Work Table Side Table with brass drawer knows.
Measures 23.75" in width, 16.5" in depth and 26.75" in height.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Collection Federal Mahogany Game Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style game table or tea table
By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston Collection"
USA, Circa 1980s
Mahogany, with inlaid satinwood marquetry.
M...
Category
1980s American Vintage Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Romweber Federal Flame Mahogany Demilune Console Table, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Hepplewhite style demilune cabinet, chest of drawers, or console table
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning book-matched flame mahogany, with original b...
Category
1920s American Vintage Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts
Located in Dayton, OH
A Very Fine American Federal Period Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1810. Features a bowback frame with cross banding. Sloped arms lead to reeded supports in front of remarkable three-di...
Category
1810s Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,116 Sale Price
30% Off
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 Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Classical American Federal Gondola Sleigh Bed in Mahogany, Philadelphia, c. 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite classical American gondola sleigh bed in fine West Indies mahogany from the Federal period in Philadelphia, circa 1830. Inspired by the aesthetic ideals of ancient Greek & Roman furniture popularized during the Empire & Federal period, this sleigh bed features shaped sideboards with an out-scrolled headboard...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Federal American Brass Eagle Door Knocker, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine large antique American Federal eagle brass door knocker, circa 1900. This regal door knocker is nicely cast and heavy, weighing over 2.5 lbs, in the form of a stately eagle wi...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Semi-Post American Federal Twin Beds, Circa 1910s
Located in Southampton, NJ
An impressive pair of Antique Tiger Maple semi four post twin size beds with striking hand carved details on head & foot boards with turnings on posts & legs. American made, circa 1...
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Ferguson Bros Federal Curved Glass Mahogany Wall Hanging Curio Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A Vintage wall hanging Federal style display cabinet with a rounded curved glass front, mirrored interior and three shelves, topped with a scrolled pediment and three trophy shaped f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Federal Chippendale Gilt Eagle Acanthus Wall Vanity Mirror 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Federal / Chippendale style wall / mantel / vanity / mirror. Rectangular form, framed in mahogany with scrolling fretwork at the top and bottom, gold gilt border around the m...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
$1,575 Sale Price
30% Off
1920s Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Federal Style Fold-Top Console or Game Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th century Mahogany and satinwood Inlaid Federal style Fold-Top Console or Card Table in very good antique condition.
Measures 36" in width, 17.5" in depth folded and 35" ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
American Federal Style Mahogany Single Drawer Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
American Federal Style Mahogany Single Drawer Side Table
Measures 18" in width, 18" in depth, 30" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique George Washington Plaster Bust After Jean Antoine Houdon
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique molded plaster bust sculpture of President George Washington after the original model by Jean-Antoine Houdon created in 1785, cast by the widely admired P.P. Caproni of ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Plaster
20th Century Suters Reproductions Federal Style Solid Cherry Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th Century Suters Reproductions Federal Style Solid Cherry Single Drawer Side Table. Measures 24" in width, 24" in depth and 28.25" in height.
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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 Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Transitional Monumental Mahogany Demilune Console Table Black Painted Finish
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Transitional Monumental mahogany demilune console table with a black painted finish, square tapered legs with stretchers, and 2 inch patinated brass feet. Beautif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Single Drawer Side Tables, Circa 1900s
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Single Drawer Side Tables. Exquisite satinwood and ebony wood inlays on front, sides and top. Circa 1900s
Measures 23.75" in width, 18" in depth...
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage Leather Wingback Lounge Chair
Ottoman, 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful vintage wingback lounge chair and matching ottoman are upholstered in rich, warm brown leather that has developed a stunning natural patina over time. The classic wing...
Category
1970s American Vintage Federal Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
NYC Federal Full Tester Bed Attributable to Lannuier w Four Floral-Carved Posts
By Charles-Honoré Lannuier
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exceptional American Federal sleigh bed with tester in fine West Indies/ Cuban mahogany with beautifully-articulated floral and acanthus-leaf carvings, along the crest of the headboard and footboard, and on the four posts, attributable to the French-born cabinetmaker Charles-Honoré Lannuier...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Four Federal Style Drexel Travis Court Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Drexel
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage set of four federal style dining side chairs from Drexel's New Travis Court collection circa 1946. These klismos style chairs feature an x-form and scrolled back, saber leg...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Mahogany
20th Century American Federal Giltwood Overmantel Mirror.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
20th Century American Federal Giltwood Overmantel Mirror.
This American Federal antique mirror dates to the 20th Century. The symmetrical giltwood frame is rectangular in form and ...
Category
20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Federal Giltwood Banjo Clock
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form signed Willard on the reverse glass. Boston State house on lower panel. Brass eagle finial. Not currently working but can be.
Category
1820s American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
4-Piece Federal Bedroom Set: Vanity, End Table, Dresser, Chest of Drawers
Located in Soquel, CA
4-Piece Federal Bedroom Set: Vanity, End Table, Dresser, Check of Drawers
Elegant bedroom set from the Royal furniture Line by Robert W. Irwin and Ro...
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,412 Sale Price / set
35% Off
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 Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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. ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early 19th Century Cherry Hand-Planed Gate-Legged, Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Louisville, KY
Not your ordinary drop-leaf table, this early 19th century cherry gate-leg, drop-leaf table was hand-planed and hand-turned to create a wonderful dining table that doubles as a conso...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Antique 18th Century American New England Fan Back Maple Windsor Arm Chair 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique 18th century American fan/comb back New England maple Windsor armchair, Massachussetts, circa 1780.
A very handsome late 1700s maple windsor armchair from the Federal period, the chair having a fan shaped back with plain spindles connecting to the seat through a continuous armrail, and terminating to 'paw' shaped handrests. The armrail is supported at the front with a pair of turned spindled supports, the shaped seat is raised on four finely turned legs joined by a 'H' frame turned stretcher.
These early American Windsor chairs...
Category
1780s American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Maple
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique American 4 Poster Acanthus Carved Southern Bed in Mahogany, c. 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Period Antique Federal American 4 poster bed in West Indies mahogany, c. 1820. A fine example of a Southern bed featuring carved tobacco and acanthus leaves in a fine tight grained C...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
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 Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$1,550 / 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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Bombay Furniture Federal Style Mahogany Console Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Bombay Furniture Federal Style Mahogany Console Table in very good vintage condition.
Measures 35" in width, 15" in depth and stands 29.5" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Federal Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Political Terracotta Portrait Medallion Benjamin Franklin JeanBaptiste Nini 1777
Located in Portland, OR
An important 18th century terracotta portrait roundel of Benjamin Franklin, by Jean-Baptiste Nini (1717-1786), signed and dated 1777.
A profile portrait-relief of Benjamin Frank...
Category
1770s American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,095 / item
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 Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Oversized Lexington Palmer Home Federal Style Mahogany China Cabinet 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Oversized Palmer Home Collection Federal Style Mahogany Step Back China Cabinet with Filigree Crest b...
Category
20th Century Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique English Federal Brass Branch Leg Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Federal Brass Branch Leg Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 19.5" H x 9" W x 18" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th Century American Four Post Bed Salem Massachusetts
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful American 18th century four poster bed retaining original red finish. Likely from Salem Massachusetts, this early Survivor is in...
Category
1790s American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
1920s Federal Style Satinwood Inlaid Flame Mahogany Serpentine Card Table
Located in Germantown, MD
1920s Federal style satinwood inlaid flame mahogany serpentine card table in good antique condition. Very sturday. Measures 36" in width, 17" in depth when closed and 34" open and st...
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
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 Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Federal Style Brass Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Ball top with cylindrical support. Curved legs and ball feet. Fire dogs with brass ball finials. Newly polished.
Category
1930s American Vintage Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
$675 / set
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 Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
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