$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 92 in W 66 in D 16 in
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
Brass
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
Mahogany
$4,700 / item
H 79 in W 70 in D 20 in
Large Wide Mahogany Individual Bubble Glass Panes Doors Breakfront China Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Wide Mahogany Individual Bubble Glass Panes Doors Breakfront China Cabinet
Mahogany
$6,400
H 78 in W 65 in D 17 in
Beacon Hill Individual Panes Bubble Glass Doors Mahogany Butler Desk Breakfront
By Beacon Hill
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beacon Hill Individual Panes Bubble Glass Doors Mahogany Butler Desk Breakfront MINT
Mahogany
$7,500
H 85 in W 96 in D 18 in
Large 8' Wide Mahogany Two Part individual Glass Panels Breakfront MINT
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large 8' Wide Mahogany Two Part individual Glass Panels Breakfront MINT
Glass, Mahogany
$7,400
H 87 in W 73 in D 18 in
Charak Mahogany Inlaid Individual Bubble Glass Butlers Desk Breakfront Cupboard
By Charak Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Charak Mahogany Inlaid Individual Bubble Glass Butlers Desk Breakfront Cupboard Mint. Numbered and
Brass
$7,400
H 76 in W 61 in D 18 in
Crotch Mahogany Individual Glass Pains Door Drop Front Secretary Breakfront MINT
By Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Crotch Mahogany Individual Glass Pains Door Drop Front Secretary Breakfront MINT!
Brass
$3,800
H 78 in W 56 in D 17 in
Beacon Hill Two Part Crotch Flame Mahogany Individual Glass Pane Breakfront MINT
By Beacon Hill, Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beacon Hill Two Part Crotch Flame Mahogany Individual Glass Pane Breakfront MINT!
Brass
Federal Style Breakfront/Bookcase, New England, Circa:1910
Located in Alexandria, VA
salvaged from period furniture. The breakfront has seven drawers, two wood paneled doors and four eglomeise
Unavailable
H 95 in W 70 in D 24 in
Fine Inlaid Mahogany Federal / Hepplewhite Breakfront, Rhode Island, circa 1800
Located in Providence, RI
This breakfront was part of a superb collection of colonial furniture owned by Francis Hill
Mahogany
Federal Secretary Breakfront
Located in Westwood, NJ
Salem, Massachusetts mahogany satinwood inlaid Butler's breakfront bookcase with rare eglomise
Federal Style Banded Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet, 20th C
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Federal style breakfront cabinet in the manner of Baker Furniture offers broken arch crest with
Mahogany, Glass
Sold
H 70 in W 21 in D 20 in
Antique Federal Mahogany Corner Cupboard China Cabinet Display Breakfront
Located in West Hartford, CT
Federal style mahogany corner cabinet with glass doors that open to three fixed shelves. Bottom
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 89 in W 62 in D 15 in
Federal Style Heritage Henredon Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Cabinet
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Federal style breakfront china cabinet by Heritage Henredon offers flame mahogany
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Sold
H 81 in W 72 in D 21 in
Feldenkrais of Philadelphia Federal Style Solid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Gorgeous Feldenkrais of Philadelphia Federal style solid mahogany breakfront bookcase. Beveled
Mahogany
Sold
H 98 in W 81 in D 19 in
Decorative Crafts Italian Federal Style Inlaid Satinwood Cabinet / Breakfront
By Decorative Crafts
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fabulous cabinet! It is an Italian cabinet by Decorative Crafts. It is a combination of satinwood, mahogany, and cherry woods. The top portion is lined with an embossed ivo...
Glass, Cherry, Mahogany, Satinwood
Sold
H 97 in W 67 in D 19 in
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.
Mahogany
Sold
H 20 in W 78 in D 102 in
Schmieg & Kotzian Federal Mahogany and Crotch Grain Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
By Schmieg & Kotzian
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine quality breakfront bookcase from one of America's finest manufacturers in our
Mahogany, Walnut
Sold
H 81.75 in W 70.5 in D 19 in
Federal Style Pennsylvania House Flame Mahogany Banded Breakfront Cabinet 20th C
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Federal style breakfront cabinet by Pennsylvania House offers mahogany construction with upper
Mahogany, Glass, Satinwood
Sold
H 82 in W 72 in D 15.5 in
Federal Style Grosfeld House NY Mahogany and Bubble Glass Breakfront Cabinet
By Grosfeld House
Located in Big Flats, NY
Federal style breakfront lighted cabinet by Grosfeld House, New York features upper with large
Glass, Mahogany
Hickory Furniture "Historic James River Plantations" Mahogany Breakfront
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The top section with carved dentil and pendant bands on a burled frame, over double mullion doors with burled banded frames and escutcheons (with a key), along with 12 glass shelves....
Mahogany, Satinwood
Sold
H 80 in W 68 in D 19.5 in
Henredon "18th Century Portfolio" Federal Style Breakfront China Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in Big Flats, NY
Henredon Federal Sheraton style breakfront china cabinet from the "18th century Portfolio" features
Glass, Wood
Antique Federal Style Handmade Mahogany Two-Piece Breakfront Cabinet
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Federal style two-piece breakfront china cabinet features mahogany construction with glass
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 94.5 in W 75.5 in D 16 in
Large Old Baker Federal Style Flame Mahogany Breakfront Glass shelves
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Baker Federal style breakfront with 4 doors containing 7 glass shelves over 3 drawers and 2 doors
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 87 in W 69 in D 13 in
Baker Federal Sheraton Style Shallow Depth China Cabinet Breakfront Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful Baker mahogany breakfront. This two piece breakfront measures 87 tall x 69 wide
Mahogany
Sold
H 88.5 in W 86 in D 20.13 in
American Federal Mahogany Library Bookcase Breakfront Cabinet, circa 1795-1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
American Federal period library bookcase is ingeniously crafted to break down into five easily handled
Brass
Sold
H 93 in W 62 in D 19 in
Maitland-Smith Federal Style Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase/China Cabinet
By Maitland Smith
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular Federal style carved two part mahogany breakfront bookcase, server, or china cabinet
Brass
Baker Furniture Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice Baker furniture china cabinet with drop front secretary. The upper portion of the cabinet has two large center cabinet doors that opens up to three adjustable sh...
Mahogany
Fine Custom Mahogany Bookcase Breakfront with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Solid mahogany, the cornice with egg-and-dart molding over double brass bound doors with arched mullions and leafy scrolled ormolu mounts at the corners and palmette escutcheons. The...
Ormolu
Sold
H 93.5 in W 75.5 in D 17 in
Antique Flame Mahogany Secretary Breakfront Display Hutch by Robert W Irwin Co
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Federal Style Flame Mahogany Flip Down Secretary Breakfront Display Hutch by The Robert W
Mahogany
Sold
H 78.5 in W 65 in L 78.5 in
ON SALE NOW! SALE! Stunning Henkel Harris China Cabinet/ Breakfront Mahogany
By Henkel Harris
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning! Henkel Harris China cabinet/ breakfront mahogany silver liner drawer. Perfectly hand
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.5 in W 21 in D 16 in
Rare Antique Edwardian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Filing Cabinet Console 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare Antique Edwardian filing cabinet secretary desk / console / music stand. Made of mahogany featuring a unique stacked design with upper secretary and lower filing cabinets. Pat...
Mahogany
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 64 in W 48 in D 21 in
Ralph Lauren Henredon George II Mahogany Gentleman's Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Georgian style Chest of Drawer by Henredon for Ralph Lauren. Features a Breakfront form made from mahogany with carved front apron and grooved stiles flanking 15 d...
Mahogany
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.5 in W 42 in D 16 in
Drexel Heritage French Empire Style Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Heritage French Empire Style Commode, Console or Chest of Drawers. Features a rectangular form made from walnut with lacquered and gilt columns and a marble top. The...
Marble, Brass
$5,951
H 34.85 in W 41.74 in D 3.55 in
'Study of Three Horses' by Charles Verlat (1824 – Antwerp – 1890)
Located in Knokke, BE
Charles Verlaat 1824 – Antwerp – 1890 Belgian Painter Study of Three Horses Signature: not signed Medium: oil on paper mounted on panel Dimensions: image size 47 x 60, frame size 8...
Oil, Wood Panel, Paper
$3,995
H 86.5 in W 72.5 in D 17 in
Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henkel Harris USA, 1991 Carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors, and original b...
Brass
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
W 106 in L 144 in
Vintage Persian Sarouk Hand Knotted Red Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet 9' x 12'
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage Persian Sarouk area rug / carpet featuring a floral motif with red field accented with blues and tans. Dimensions: 106" x 144"
Wool
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.5 in W 42 in D 22 in
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to late 19th century American Empire tallboy / highboy chest. Made of flame / crotch mahogany featuring rectangular form with scrolled front and four hand dovetailed drawers. Di...
Mahogany
$118,429
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$731
H 9.75 in W 6.25 in
Seated Female Nude by Window French Modernist Watercolour Figure Study
By Pierre Neveu
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Seated Female Nude by Window French Modernist Watercolour Figure Study Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artist paper, unframed Size (H x W): 9.75 x ...
Watercolor
Pair of Tiffany Studios New York "Globe" Glass and Bronze Chandeliers
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting pair of Tiffany Studios New York "hanging globe" chandeliers are composed of two reticulated glass shades. Tiffany’s idea of blowing glass through openwork bronze had...
Bronze
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 46 in W 44 in D 21.5 in
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to late 19th century American Empire tallboy / highboy chest. Made of flame / crotch mahognay featuring rectangular form with scrolled front and four hand dovetailed drawers. Di...
Mahogany
Antique Carved Oak Dogs Head Armorial. English 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A fabulous wood carving of a dog's head Mounted on the original shield shaped panel Lovely colour of wood Good condition. Free UK shipping
Oak
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 62 in W 39 in D 19 in
American of Martinsville Mid Century Modern Ash Burl Armoire Tallboy Dresser 62"
By American of Martinsville
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage American of Martinsville MCM Ash Burl Armoire, circa 1960s. A fun blend of Mid Century and Art Deco styling. Features double doors over three dovetailed lower drawers. Ope...
Brass
$801Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 22 in
Vintage Horse Portrait, Original Oil Painting by French artist, Andre Hardy
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Vintage Horse Portrait on wood by French artist Andre Hardy signed in the lower right and on the back. Dated 1962, this is a portrait of a pure blood Arabian horse called 'Jument'. ...
Oil
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A capacious, 19th century French Louis Philippe style bibliothèque, handcrafted of mahogany with a row of four glass-front doors for displaying treasured books, heirlooms, and other ...
Glass, Mahogany
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
H 80 in W 46 in D 22 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Burl Marble Top Dresser & Mirror Vanity Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
An American Victorian era dresser, circa 1880s. Made from walnut with a white marble top over four dovetailed drawers. Each drawer has a beautiful walnut burl veneer and ornate baro...
Walnut
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.
Find antique Federal tables, mirrors, storage cabinets and other Federal furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.