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.
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Style: Federal
American Federal Mahogany and Inlaid Sideboard
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a small, but sophisticated American Federal inlaid mahogany bow front breakfront sideboard. The top has a straight edge over a central drawer and central tambour cabinet door...
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19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Neoclassical Federal Pedestal Sideboard in Mahogany, circa 1815
Located in Miami, FL
A very long and elegant American Federal, pedestal sideboard in mahogany with mahogany inlaid bandings along the borders. Inspired by the classical architecture of ancient Greece and...
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Early 19th Century American Antique 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
American Chippendale Mahogany Chest
Located in New York, NY
American Chippendale style mahogany chest on chest cabinet with 7 drawers below 3 shell carved small drawers with flame form finials and broken pe...
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Early 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
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...
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1980s American Vintage Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Burl
C1930s Era English Made Federal Style Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Federal style breakfront with 3 doors with 3 shelves over 3 doors each containing 1 shelf.
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20th Century Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Miniature 4 Drawers Jewelry Letter Campaign Chest Dresser with Brass Drop Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mahogany miniature jewelry letter miscellanies chest with brass drop pulls.
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20th Century Unknown Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
American Federal Period China Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
Period American Federal, Possibly Baltimore, library or China cabinet. Mahogany of Hepplewhite form with symmetrically divided drawers in base and upper case with paned glass and ori...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
American "French Sideboard" Attributable to Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1815
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptionally fine and rare "French Sideboard Table" in mahogany, attributable to the workshop of the eminent New York cabinetmaker, Duncan Phyfe, circa 1810-1818.
This exquisit...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
American 18th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmel, CA
Sheraton style chest with four graduated drawers with inlay banding and cock beading about the perimeter. The chest has a curvaceous apron and Fr...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
American Federal Mahogany and Rosewood Diminutive Corner Cabinet, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Federal two-piece mahogany and rosewood diminutive corner cabinet with a carved molded edge cornice, upper hinged mullion glass door with three fitted interior shelves, lowe...
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1810s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood, Pine, Paint
Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Lift Top
Located in New York, NY
American Federal style 19th century mahogany chest of drawers with 2 lower drawers above dummy drawers having a lift top with replaced brass...
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19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
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.
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1790s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
American Federal Pine Chest
Located in New York, NY
American Federal pine chest with 4 drawers and carved column sides.
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Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Federal Rosewood Roll Top Secretary
Located in New York, NY
American Federal rosewood and maple interior roll top secretary with bronze and ebonized trim (Attributed to Leon Marcotte, N.Y.)
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19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Fall-Front Desk
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome and functional Regency mahogany fall front desk, server, entry way piece, great inlay, elegant form. Exceptional exaggerated arched foot.
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19th Century North American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Satin
American Federal Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with pinched corners over four graduated drawers with oval brass handles.
Bracket feet.
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1790s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Corner Etagere with Drawer
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century four-tier Federal Style corner shelf with one drawer measuring 22" in width, 16" in depth and standing 57.75" in height. Shelf clearances are 10.25".
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Early 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1960s Federal Style Mahogany Drop-Leaf Rolling Buffet Bar Server Card
Located in Germantown, MD
1960s Federal style genuine mahogany drop-leaf rolling buffet server and bar cart with 3 drawers functioning perfectly, with dovetail joints cons...
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Mid-20th Century Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Federal Mahogany Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice Federal Mahogany chest 1820-30. This is a really pretty chest with beautiful carved and turned columns on tall turned legs. There is...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Tall Narrow Georgian Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk Individual Glass
By Reprodux
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tall Narrow Georgian flame mahogany drop front secretary desk individual glass panes doors MINT!
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20th Century English Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mahogany Drop Front Desk High Chest of Drawers
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful warm highboy dresser with drop-front secretary. Leather embossed writing surface with 3 drawer storage. Perfect size with versatility for an apartment or stately home. Rich...
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Mid-20th Century Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Wood, Birdseye Maple
19th Century American Federal Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional quality American Federal Style Bachelor's chest of five drawers from the first half of the 19th century.
Finely hand-crafted of warm rich solid mahogany, having a r...
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19th Century Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Federal Boston Mahogany Sideboard Attributed to the Seymour Workshop
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional Federal Boston demilune Mahogany sideboard, with shaped top with delicate arrow inlay surmounting a conforming case with deep central frieze drawer flanked by smaller ...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
American Mid Atlantic States Federal Style Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With bow front, bold circular marquetry door fronts, string inlay, inlaid bell flowers on tapering legs, marquetry trim, brass drop pulls and escutcheon. The bottle drawers have been...
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19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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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