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Set Eight (6+2) 19thc. American "Gothic Chippendale" Carved Mahog, Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
reminiscent of period Federal chairs. Wonderful dense mahogany.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 38 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
Federal Wing Chair
Located in New York, NY
Federal Wing Chair
Massachusetts Circa 1790
Primary Wood: Mahogany
Secondary Woods
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Maple, Pine
Pair of Antique Federal Style Chairs, circa 1890-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of antique Federal style chairs, circa 1890-1910
EDC016.
Category
Late 19th Century Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Massachusetts Martha Washington lolling chair, c. 1785
Located in Kenilworth, IL
original finish. This uniquely American high back upholstered Federal chair was almost exclusively made in
Category
Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair Of Federal Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
With arched backs with pierced splats with small carved rosettes. Drop in seats and raised on square tapered legs with H form stretchers.
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
American Federal Wingback Chair with Blue Upholstery
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Federal period mahogany American wingback armchair in blue upholstery. In very good condition and
Category
Early 1800s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
18th century federal Hepplewhite lolling chair,
Massachusetts, Probably Boston or North Shore
Category
Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 6 American Federal Hitchcock Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 American Federal Hitchcock style black painted side chairs with floral decoration on back.
Category
18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Antique Pair of Federal Birch Wood Dinning Charis
Located in Norton, MA
Early 19th Century Antique Pair of Federal Biech Wood Dinning Charis with stylized scroll form rail
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Late Federal Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Late federal period Provincial style, French Charles X period influence with cane seat. Hickory and
Category
Early 19th Century American Charles X Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Hickory
Antique Four Federal Tiger Maple Slat Back & Cane Seat Dinning Charis
Located in Norton, MA
Early 19th Century Four Antique Federal Tiger Maple Slat Back & Cane Seat Dinning Charis with
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique 2 Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis
Located in Norton, MA
Early 19th century Antique 2 Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis #3 with
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis
Located in Norton, MA
Early 19th Century Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis with
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.5 in W 17.5 in D 18 in
Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis #2
Located in Norton, MA
Early 19th Century Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis with
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.5 in W 17.5 in D 18 in
Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs Federal Hepplewhite Shield Back Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 Antique 1800s Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Style Dining
Category
19th Century Hepplewhite Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Linen
Pair of Leopard Pattern Federal Chippendale 19th Century Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Lomita, CA
were produced in the late 19th Century, transitional Chippendale Federal style chairs. The mahogany
Category
Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 39 in W 24 in D 20 in
19th C Crotch Mahogany Federal Drop Leaf Breakfast Dining Table with Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century Crotch Mahogany federal drop leaf breakfast dining table w/ drawer. Item Drop
Category
19th Century Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.25 in W 25.5 in D 40.5 in
Antique 18th Century American New England Fan Back Maple Windsor Arm Chair 1780
Located in Portland, OR
, Massachussetts, circa 1780.
A very handsome late 1700s maple windsor armchair from the Federal period, the chair
Category
1780s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 42 in W 25.5 in D 23 in
Antique Wingback Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique Federal style wingback chair with interesting turned wood front legs. Newly reupholstered
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Linen
French Salon Chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Gold from 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
French salon chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, gold.
4 Exclusive French salon chairs
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Windsor Highchair In Original Paint Circa 1820
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful American, windsor, arrow-back high chair in original surface.
Circa 1820, this chair is
Category
1820s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Maple, Paint
American Federal Mahogany “Martha Washington” Lolling Armchair ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
American Hepplewhite lolling chair from the Federal period, this exquisite chair features a dense-grained
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 42.88 in W 25.5 in D 26.25 in
Late 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany and Upholstered Armchair Desk Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany and Upholstered Armchair Desk Chair
Measures 25.5" in
Category
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 44.5 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Mexican Portrait Miniatures of Officer and Wife
Located in Downingtown, PA
seated in a Federal-style chair, with a dramatic sunset casting a warm glow behind him. He is dressed in
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Federal Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Assembled set of eight Federal and Federal-style carved mahogany shield-back
chairs
circa 1800
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Shieldback Side Chair with Lambskin and Brass Nails
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an American Shield Back Federal Chair in the Baltimore style. The shield back, inlay, and
Category
19th Century American Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Diminutive Federal Sheraton Wing Chair, New England, circa 1800-1810
Located in Providence, RI
another Federal upholstered "barrel back" chair with earlier Hepplewhite feet and only small casters on
Category
Early 1800s American Sheraton Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Style Wing Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Federal style wing chair in blue flame stitch upholstery. Made in England. Please note wear
Category
Early 20th Century English Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Federal Painted Child's Windsor Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Hallowell, US
New England rod back Child's Windsor side chair, with original surface.
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Ash, Maple
Centennial "Federal" Wing Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fashioned with tapered mahogany legs, terminating in brass castors,
and appointed with a rich chinoiserie fabric.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rare Regency Federal Scroll Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An American Federal Lolling Chair with exquisite lines. The bold square back has a slight turning
Category
19th Century American Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of American Walnut Federal Side Chairs
By Anthony Baratta
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of American walnut Federal side chairs. Newly upholstered slip seats in Lee Jofa- Diamond
Category
19th Century American Antique Federal Chairs
Set of Four Mahogany Queen Anne Side Chairs, circa 1740-1760
Located in Providence, RI
this is a later variant of the fiddle back Federal chairs we see at the turn of the 19th century. These
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Seven Federal Ribbon-Back Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Seven Federal mahogany ribbon-back side chairs
probably maryland, circa 1800
Each with four
Category
Early 1800s American Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Classical Federal Upholstered Armchair, Mahogany, New York
Located in Providence, RI
appears to be somewhere in the mid-19th century and beautifully executed. This chair has no repairs or
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Sheraton-Federal Mahogany Wing Chair, New York, circa 1800 Duncan Phyfe Workshop
Located in Providence, RI
end in their original casters. The rear legs are square in form and canted. The frame of the chair is
Category
Early 1800s American Sheraton Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 48.6 in W 33 in D 23.6 in
American 'Sack Back' Windsor Chair with Provenance, 18th Century, Connecticut
Located in Totnes, GB
, maple and poplar.
I really like American chairs as they just have a bit more ‘expression’ than chairs
Category
1780s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Maple, Poplar
H 38.19 in W 24.41 in D 21.26 in
Set of Eight New England Curly Maple Dining Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A set of eight American Federal period dining chairs, ca. 1815-1820, with a distinctive bull’e eye
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of Six Painted and Decorated Side Chairs
Located in Providence, RI
the wear marks here and there show a degree of charm developed through the years. These chairs are
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Rare and Fine Set of Six Carved Mahogany Chairs by Samuel Mcintire of Salem Mass
By Samuel Field McIntire
Located in Woodbury, CT
A very rare set of six Massachussetts mahogany Hepplewhite period chairs carved by Samuel McIntire
Category
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
H 30.75 in W 22.5 in D 19.25 in
Pair of Painted Side Chairs, circa 1830
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of paint decorated tablet top Federal Windsor arrowback side chairs, attributed to chairmaker
Category
19th Century American Country Antique Federal Chairs
Fine Federal Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair, MA, circa 1800
Located in Providence, RI
, Cat No. 828. Also illustrated in American Furniture, the Federal Period, Charles F. Montgomery, cat
Category
Early 1800s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, Portsmouth, NH, circa 1820-1830
Located in Providence, RI
There is a grouping of these large lolling chairs that came out of Portsmouth, and comparison will
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, North Shore, Massachusetts, circa 1800
Located in Woodbury, CT
The yellow damask upholstered lolling chair possesses an arched crest-rail above the rectangular
Category
Early 1800s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of American Hand-Painted Caned Furniture, Bench and Six Chairs, circa 1815
Located in Alexandria, VA
chairs and four side chairs with cane seats and hand-painted crest rail, measuring 31 7/8" high x 17
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
H 33.25 in W 75.5 in D 23.5 in
Four American Federal Mahogany Side Chairs, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This set of four American Federal chairs exhibit the finest lines and perfect sense of proportion
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional American Federal Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
of the most ingeniously designed and planned Federal chairs we've had an opportunity to work with
Category
1790s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Ash, Fabric, Mahogany, Pine
H 38.75 in W 21.25 in D 20.25 in
American Federal Carved Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RARE AND EXCEEDINGLY FINE AMERICAN FEDERAL CARVED MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIR
New York c. 1790-1800 with
Category
1790s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Rare American Federal Mahogany Antique Side Chair, New York, 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RARE AND EXCEEDINGLY FINE AMERICAN FEDERAL CARVED MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIR
New York c. 1790-1800 with
Category
1790s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Rare American Federal Carved Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RARE AND EXCEEDINGLY FINE AMERICAN FEDERAL CARVED MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIR
New York c. 1790-1800 with
Category
1790s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Federal Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a square paneled crest rail over three pierced stick splats, nicely upholstered seat raised on tapered square legs and H form stretcher.
Category
1790s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Exceedingly Fine American Federal Antique Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RARE AND EXCEEDINGLY FINE AMERICAN FEDERAL CARVED MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIR
New York c. 1790-1800 with
Category
1790s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.75 in W 22 in D 20 in
Fine American Federal Period Side Chair on Splayed Legs, New York, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
planned Federal chairs we've had an opportunity to work with. The craftsman of the chairs elevated the
Category
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.75 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of Six American Federal Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With Classic form with select mahogany with burl panels.
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Wing Arm Chair circa 1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton Federal style wing back fire side chair offers shaped back, scroll form arms
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
American Federal-Style Mahogany Wing Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century American Federal-Style Mahogany Wing Chair with arched back and shaped wings
Category
19th Century American Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
American Federal Period Wingback Chair from Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Located in Essex, MA
A Federal period wingback chair from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, circa 1810-20, with rope twist
Category
1810s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bone, Mahogany
Set of Seven American Federal Dining Chairs, circa 1805-1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is a delightful set of period American Federal Dining Chairs, almost certainly New York City c
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs
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Antique Federal Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique federal chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, all antique federal chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique federal chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique federal chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Anthony Baratta, Duncan Phyfe and Samuel Field McIntire are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Federal Chairs?
Antique federal chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $600 and the highest can go for as much as $58,000.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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Questions About Antique Federal Chairs
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
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