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What is the difference between Georgian and Federal style?

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What is the difference between Georgian and Federal style?
With respect to furniture design, the Federal style has many of the same elements of the Georgian style — symmetry, classical details, and a side-gabled roof, yet it is different in its ornamentation and sophistication. Federal details are more delicate, slender and finely drawn than their Georgian counterparts and may feature swags, garlands, and urns. You will find many products incorporating both the Georgian and Federal styles on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Shop for Late English Georgian on 1stDibs
Italian, Veneto, Neoclassic Walnut Veneer Bowfront 4-Drawer Commode, ca. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
certainly inspired by the later English Georgian periods this bowfront chest is unique in that the
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Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Late Georgian English Cricket Table
Located in Houston, TX
Late Georgian Antique Pine Cricket Table in Original Finish This is a fabulous, larger than
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Side Tables

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Pine

Late 19th Century English Georgian Taste Partner's Desk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Georgian taste partner's desk, English. Mahogany with ash secondary wood. Quality
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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Desks

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Ash

Late 18th Century Small Scale Georgian Mirror, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 18th century small scale Georgian mirror, English. Walnut & parcel gilt. Well shaped with gilt
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Walnut

Late 18th Century Georgian English New Hall Partial Porcelain Tea Set
By New Hall
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Late 18th century Georgian English New Hall partial fine porcelain tea/china set with rose colored
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Late Georgian Period English Cast Iron Hob Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large late Georgian / Regency period English cast iron hob grate. Dating from circa 1800, this
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Metal, Iron

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