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Antique Federal Sofa

An Exceptional Philadelphia Federal Sofa, Circa 1820–1830
An Exceptional Philadelphia Federal Sofa, Circa 1820–1830

An Exceptional Philadelphia Federal Sofa, Circa 1820–1830

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

An Exceptional Philadelphia Federal Sofa, Circa 1820–1830 — With Magnificent Cornucopia Arms This

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1820s American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Wood

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa

$8,850

H 30.5 in W 86 in D 30 in

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa

Located in Westwood, NJ

A fine Federal mahogany inlaid sofa with an arched camel back, with scroll arms on six legs, the

Category

1790s North American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Fine 19th Century American Federal Period Mahogany Sofa
Fine 19th Century American Federal Period Mahogany Sofa

Fine 19th Century American Federal Period Mahogany Sofa

Located in Richmond, VA

Fine 19th century American federal period mahogany sofa on 6 turned and carved legs. Beautifully

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts
Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts

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

Category

1810s Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Federal Style Carved Ornate Tufted Sofa and Loveseat Newly Reupholstered
Antique Federal Style Carved Ornate Tufted Sofa and Loveseat Newly Reupholstered

Antique Federal Style Carved Ornate Tufted Sofa and Loveseat Newly Reupholstered

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Federal Style Carved Ornate Tufted Parlor Set Newly Reupholstered in a Cabernet Leather - 2

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Leather

19th Century Mahogany Wood Federal Sheraton Style Sofa
19th Century Mahogany Wood Federal Sheraton Style Sofa

19th Century Mahogany Wood Federal Sheraton Style Sofa

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Exquisite mid 19th century mahogany wood framed Federal Sheraton style upholstered sofa. The sofa

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1850s European Hepplewhite Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Tripple Rush Seat Solid Linen Upholstery Cushion Bench Sattee Sofa Mint!
Antique Tripple Rush Seat Solid Linen Upholstery Cushion Bench Sattee Sofa Mint!

Antique Tripple Rush Seat Solid Linen Upholstery Cushion Bench Sattee Sofa Mint!

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very decorative antique tripple rush seat solid linen upholstery cushion bench sattee sofa mint!

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19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Rush, Chestnut

Antique American Empire Settee Sofa, Flame Mahogany, 1840
Antique American Empire Settee Sofa, Flame Mahogany, 1840

Antique American Empire Settee Sofa, Flame Mahogany, 1840

Located in Pueblo, CO

Beautiful late Federal-early Empire settee sofa, flame mahogany with geometric inlaid wood

Category

1840s American American Empire Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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Federal Sofa
Federal Sofa

Federal Sofa

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H 37.5 in W 75 in D 27 in

Federal Sofa

Located in Litchfield, CT

joining the back stiles. Additional holes to the back used for upholstery). The sofa is complimented with

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

An excellent New York Federal inlaid sofa
An excellent New York Federal inlaid sofa

An excellent New York Federal inlaid sofa

Unavailable

H 41 in W 74.25 in D 30 in

An excellent New York Federal inlaid sofa

By Michael Allison

Located in Sharon, MA

A Fine and Rare Federal Inlaid Mahogany Sofa, New York City, circa 1800-10. This handsome

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Duncan Phyfe Federal Period Sofa
Duncan Phyfe Federal Period Sofa

Duncan Phyfe Federal Period Sofa

Unavailable

H 36.25 in W 72 in D 29 in

Duncan Phyfe Federal Period Sofa

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Woodbury, CT

legged sofa or 'settee'. Three panels of crest rail carvings: a central bowed swag panel, with bow tied

Category

1790s American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Poplar

New York Federal Mahogany Sofa Table
New York Federal Mahogany Sofa Table

New York Federal Mahogany Sofa Table

Unavailable

H 29 in W 24 in D 36 in

New York Federal Mahogany Sofa Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

New York drop Leaf table with Lion Mounts

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19th Century American Antique Federal Sofa

Fine Chippendale, Federal Mahogany Camelback Sofa, Philadelphia, circa 1780-1800
Fine Chippendale, Federal Mahogany Camelback Sofa, Philadelphia, circa 1780-1800

Fine Chippendale, Federal Mahogany Camelback Sofa, Philadelphia, circa 1780-1800

Located in Providence, RI

In the world of Chippendale sofas in the colonies, Philadelphia was always a source of standout

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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Early New England Sofa Frame
Early New England Sofa Frame

Early New England Sofa Frame

Unavailable

H 32 in W 84 in D 28 in

Early New England Sofa Frame

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Early New England federal style sofa frame from the personal collection of the late Nan Gurley

Category

1810s American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Birch, Pine

New York Federal Sofa
New York Federal Sofa

New York Federal Sofa

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H 37.5 in W 78 in D 28 in

New York Federal Sofa

Located in Westwood, NJ

An America, New York, Federal sofa with bowknot and drapery carving, reeded legs with casters

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Federal American Sofa with Updated Fabric
Federal American Sofa with Updated Fabric

Federal American Sofa with Updated Fabric

Located in Stamford, CT

An updated federal sofa, newly upholstered.

Category

1810s American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Sofa
American Federal Mahogany Sofa

American Federal Mahogany Sofa

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H 36 in W 76 in D 30 in

American Federal Mahogany Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

An American Federal carved seven legged mahogany sofa. Three panels of crest rail carvings: A

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Wood Federal Sheraton Style Sofa
19th Century Mahogany Wood Federal Sheraton Style Sofa

19th Century Mahogany Wood Federal Sheraton Style Sofa

Located in Southampton, NJ

An exquisite 19th century solid mahogany wood framed Federal Sheraton style sofa with hand carvings

Category

Early 20th Century Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany

American Fine Chippendale Federal Style Upholstered Sofa, circa 1780
American Fine Chippendale Federal Style Upholstered Sofa, circa 1780

American Fine Chippendale Federal Style Upholstered Sofa, circa 1780

Located in Savannah, GA

American fine Chippendale federal style upholstered sofa, circa 1780. Down seat cushion. Mahogany

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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

American Federal Birch-Inlaid Mahogany Settee Sofa, Massachusetts
American Federal Birch-Inlaid Mahogany Settee Sofa, Massachusetts

American Federal Birch-Inlaid Mahogany Settee Sofa, Massachusetts

Located in Shippensburg, PA

sofa, resulting in a strength of joinery that remains as firm and stable as the day it was made. The

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Brass

1920`s US Federal Style Mahogany Sofa
1920`s US Federal Style Mahogany Sofa

1920`s US Federal Style Mahogany Sofa

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H 34.65 in D 59.45 in

1920`s US Federal Style Mahogany Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

1920`s US Federal style mahogany sofa

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Early 20th Century Antique Federal Sofa

Early 20th-C. Federal Style Sofa W/ Painted Gustavian Finish & White Upholstery
Early 20th-C. Federal Style Sofa W/ Painted Gustavian Finish & White Upholstery

Early 20th-C. Federal Style Sofa W/ Painted Gustavian Finish & White Upholstery

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an early Federal style sofa that has been given a fresh update with a Swedish / Gustavian

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Federal Style Sofa, Circa 1840
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Federal Style Sofa, Circa 1840

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Federal Style Sofa, Circa 1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique American Empire Federal style sofa offers flame mahogany frame with scroll form rail and

Category

Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Duncan Phyfe Style Federal Mahogany Sofa Attrib. to the Ernest F. Hagen Workshop
Duncan Phyfe Style Federal Mahogany Sofa Attrib. to the Ernest F. Hagen Workshop

Duncan Phyfe Style Federal Mahogany Sofa Attrib. to the Ernest F. Hagen Workshop

By Ernest F. Hagen

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Duncan Phyfe style Federal Mahogany Sofa with decorative swag carved crest, attributed to

Category

19th Century American Colonial Revival Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Federal Settee
Federal Settee

Federal Settee

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H 29.5 in W 53.5 in D 19 in

Federal Settee

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Excellent Federal style settee. 24 stars to perimeter of base. Solid wood construction. Nice patina.

Category

18th Century and Earlier American Antique Federal Sofa

Early 19th Century New York Sofa, Probably by Duncan Phyfe
Early 19th Century New York Sofa, Probably by Duncan Phyfe

Early 19th Century New York Sofa, Probably by Duncan Phyfe

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Richmond, VA

Great example of an early 19th century New York sofa from the federal period. Probably by Duncan

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa
American Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa

American Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa

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H 33.25 in W 96 in D 26 in

American Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa

Located in Bridgeport, CT

American Federal carved mahogany sofa, early 19th century. Flame mahogany crest rail and front

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Empire Mahogany Settee Sofa Figural Dolphin Parlor Federal
Antique French Empire Mahogany Settee Sofa Figural Dolphin Parlor Federal

Antique French Empire Mahogany Settee Sofa Figural Dolphin Parlor Federal

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French Empire mahogany settee sofa figural dolphin parlor federal 71" 19th century

Category

19th Century Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

American Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa Attributed to William Camp, Baltimore
American Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa Attributed to William Camp, Baltimore

American Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa Attributed to William Camp, Baltimore

By William Camp 1

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very fine carved mahogany sofa from the workshops of Baltimore during the Federal period, this

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Empire Federal Mahogany Scalamandre Parlor Settee Sofa Couch
Antique American Empire Federal Mahogany Scalamandre Parlor Settee Sofa Couch

Antique American Empire Federal Mahogany Scalamandre Parlor Settee Sofa Couch

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian parlor settee or sofa. Made of mahogany featuring rolled arms and blue silk

Category

19th Century Empire Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Restored Swedish Biedermeier circa 1850 Eagle Sofa Table Gold Gilt Eagle Federal
Restored Swedish Biedermeier circa 1850 Eagle Sofa Table Gold Gilt Eagle Federal

Restored Swedish Biedermeier circa 1850 Eagle Sofa Table Gold Gilt Eagle Federal

By Biedermeier

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, circa 1850 Swedish Biedermeier table with hand-carved hawk under and Lion hairy paw feet This is one of those pieces that will o...

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19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

George III Sheraton Mahogany Settee, England, circa 1795
George III Sheraton Mahogany Settee, England, circa 1795

George III Sheraton Mahogany Settee, England, circa 1795

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in Kinderhook, NY

casters. Additional search terms: Georgian, English Regency, Regency, Neoclassical, Classical, Sofa

Category

Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Brass

Federal Sofa with Carved Fluted Detailing
Federal Sofa with Carved Fluted Detailing

Federal Sofa with Carved Fluted Detailing

Located in Greenwich, CT

This vintage Federal Sofa is newly upholstered in muslin. Mahogany frame newly painted in a grey

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Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany, Muslin

Antique American Federal Sofa
Antique American Federal Sofa

Antique American Federal Sofa

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H 38 in W 86 in D 24 in

Antique American Federal Sofa

Located in Bridgeport, CT

. Condition: Bottom of the sofa will have to be re-sprung.

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Federal Crotch Mahogany Scrolling Arm Sofa
19th Century American Federal Crotch Mahogany Scrolling Arm Sofa

19th Century American Federal Crotch Mahogany Scrolling Arm Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Remarkable 19th Century Federal / Regency Mahogany Sofa. Item features dramatically scrolled arms

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

19th C Classical American Federal Cornucopia Carved Mahogany Sheraton Style Sofa
19th C Classical American Federal Cornucopia Carved Mahogany Sheraton Style Sofa

19th C Classical American Federal Cornucopia Carved Mahogany Sheraton Style Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Federal carved mahogany Sheraton style sofa believed to be circa mid-late 1800s

Category

Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Down

Antique American Federal Empire Carved Mahogany High Arm Back Sofa Loveseat 1815
Antique American Federal Empire Carved Mahogany High Arm Back Sofa Loveseat 1815

Antique American Federal Empire Carved Mahogany High Arm Back Sofa Loveseat 1815

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique Federal Empire period carved flame mahogany high back / arm loveseat sofa, circa

Category

1810s American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Antique Sheraton Revival Mahogany Parlor Settee Sofa Love Seat Bench Federal
Antique Sheraton Revival Mahogany Parlor Settee Sofa Love Seat Bench Federal

Antique Sheraton Revival Mahogany Parlor Settee Sofa Love Seat Bench Federal

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Sheraton style bow back parlor sofa or settee. Made of mahogany featuring an arched back

Category

19th Century Sheraton Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Hepplewhite Federal Style Antique Two Drawers Console Table
Hepplewhite Federal Style Antique Two Drawers Console Table

Hepplewhite Federal Style Antique Two Drawers Console Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Two drawers antiques dovetails Federal style mahogany console sofa table.

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Sculptural Antique Federal Sofa
Sculptural Antique Federal Sofa

Sculptural Antique Federal Sofa

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H 31 in W 84 in D 26.5 in

Sculptural Antique Federal Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural Antique Federal Sofa in yellow/ champagne silk , having single deck down cushion, and

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Federal Sofa
Federal Sofa

Federal Sofa

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H 32 in W 75 in D 32 in

Federal Sofa

Located in Alexandria, VA

Sheraton design– scrolls and reeded urns on arms - original castors on reeded front legs – replaced castors on flared back legs – French welt seat - seat, back and arms reupholstered...

Category

19th Century Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Sofa
Federal Sofa

Federal Sofa

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H 33.5 in W 77 in D 29 in

Federal Sofa

Located in Litchfield, CT

Federal Scrolled Arm Sofa, Massachusetts, North Shore, probably Salem, ca. 1810-1820. The crest is

Category

19th Century Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Early 19th Century Federal Sofa
Early 19th Century Federal Sofa

Early 19th Century Federal Sofa

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H 36 in W 77 in D 31 in

Early 19th Century Federal Sofa

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

An elegant and comfortable early 19th century sofa with gently curving back and seat covered in a

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Early 19th Century Federal Sofa
Early 19th Century Federal Sofa

Early 19th Century Federal Sofa

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H 36 in W 77 in D 31 in

Early 19th Century Federal Sofa

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

An elegant and comfortable early 19th century sofa with gently curving back and seat covered in a

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

American 19TH C Federal Sofa
American 19TH C Federal Sofa

American 19TH C Federal Sofa

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H 37 in W 76 in D 31 in

American 19TH C Federal Sofa

Located in Stamford, CT

Fedearl sofa upholstered in red wool

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Sofa in the Sheraton Manner
Federal Sofa in the Sheraton Manner

Federal Sofa in the Sheraton Manner

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H 33.5 in W 80 in D 32 in

Federal Sofa in the Sheraton Manner

Located in Alexandria, VA

This unusual sofa was probably made in the Mid-Atlantic. Wonderful in-curved arms - plum pudding

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Duncan Phyfe New York Federal Sofa - Single or Collector's Pair
Duncan Phyfe New York Federal Sofa - Single or Collector's Pair

Duncan Phyfe New York Federal Sofa - Single or Collector's Pair

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Woodbury, CT

, masterfully carved 6 legged mahogany sofas or 'settees'. Three panels of crest rail carvings: a central bowed

Category

18th Century and Earlier American Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Poplar, Mahogany

Federal Sheraton Mahogany Sofa, New York, circa 1810
Federal Sheraton Mahogany Sofa, New York, circa 1810

Federal Sheraton Mahogany Sofa, New York, circa 1810

Located in Providence, RI

This form of Federal sofa with its boldly turned feet and arm support was popular as living room or

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Scroll-Arm Sofa
Federal Scroll-Arm Sofa

Federal Scroll-Arm Sofa

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H 33 in W 71.5 in D 27 in

Federal Scroll-Arm Sofa

Located in Alexandria, VA

Handsome high-style mahogany framed sofa - probably Massachusetts - excellent hand-carved arm

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Brass

Federal Squareback Sofa
Federal Squareback Sofa

Federal Squareback Sofa

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H 37 in W 65 in D 24 in

Federal Squareback Sofa

Located in New York, NY

Federal style square-back sofa detailing reeded incurvate arms with ends scrolled. *Not

Category

19th Century Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa
Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa

Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa

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H 84 in W 34.5 in D 27 in

Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa

Located in Woodbury, CT

Fine late federal neoclassical carved mahogany sofa, with acanthus carved and paneled crest, carved

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Tiger Maple Sofa, New England, circa 1810
Federal Tiger Maple Sofa, New England, circa 1810

Federal Tiger Maple Sofa, New England, circa 1810

Located in Providence, RI

This sofa is composed of beautifully grained tiger maple that has developed a mellow patina over

Category

1810s American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Maple

American Federal Period Rosewood Sofa Table with Acanthus Leaf Carving
American Federal Period Rosewood Sofa Table with Acanthus Leaf Carving

American Federal Period Rosewood Sofa Table with Acanthus Leaf Carving

Located in Wells, ME

American early 19th century federal period rosewood sofa table with dropleaves, two drawers and

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Rosewood

Classical / Federal / Sheraton Carved Mahogany Phyfe Sofa, New York, circa 1810
Classical / Federal / Sheraton Carved Mahogany Phyfe Sofa, New York, circa 1810

Classical / Federal / Sheraton Carved Mahogany Phyfe Sofa, New York, circa 1810

Located in Providence, RI

This is the best of the phyfe line of sofas, with the sought-after pronounced turned in arm. A

Category

1810s American American Classical Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

High Federal Drop-Leaf Table, Duncan Phyfe
High Federal Drop-Leaf Table, Duncan Phyfe

High Federal Drop-Leaf Table, Duncan Phyfe

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Alexandria, VA

today as a center table, a sofa table or a small dining table. Shaped drop leaves. One drawer and one

Category

Early 1800s American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

New England Sheraton Sofa
New England Sheraton Sofa

New England Sheraton Sofa

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H 34.5 in W 72 in D 28 in

New England Sheraton Sofa

Located in Alexandria, VA

This excellent Federal settee has fine reeding, turnings, and carving throughout. Delicate reeding

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Carved Mahogany Sofa, New York, Possibly Phyfe, circa 1810
Carved Mahogany Sofa, New York, Possibly Phyfe, circa 1810

Carved Mahogany Sofa, New York, Possibly Phyfe, circa 1810

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Providence, RI

The Devil is in the details and this is one of the finest classical sofas we've owned. Let's start

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19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

New York Federal Gilt Wood Overmantle Mirror
New York Federal Gilt Wood Overmantle Mirror

New York Federal Gilt Wood Overmantle Mirror

Located in Woodbury, CT

dining room sideboard. The swag motif complements the crest rail decoration of Federal and

Category

19th Century Antique Federal Sofa

American Federal Period Sheraton Mahogany Carved Sofa
American Federal Period Sheraton Mahogany Carved Sofa

American Federal Period Sheraton Mahogany Carved Sofa

Located in Wells, ME

American Federal period Sheraton mahogany carved sofa. The four front legs are turned and reeded

Category

Early 19th Century North American Sheraton Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Neoclassical New York Sofa, circa 1805
Federal Neoclassical New York Sofa, circa 1805

Federal Neoclassical New York Sofa, circa 1805

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Alexandria, VA

This rare and beautiful sofa is the finest we have ever offered. It is exceptionally graceful in

Category

19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar, Silk, Ash, Fabric

19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa
19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa

19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa

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H 32 in W 90 in D 35 in

19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa

Located in Harrisburg, PA

From a Long Island estate this is an exceptional sofa. Over the years its beautiful mahogany

Category

Mid-19th Century Unknown Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Sofa
Early 19th Century Mahogany Sofa

Early 19th Century Mahogany Sofa

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H 35 in W 78 in D 27 in

Early 19th Century Mahogany Sofa

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

An early 19th C. American, possibly Baltimore, mahogany arched back sofa or settee upholstered in a

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

French Empire Revival 19th Century Giltwood Carved Figural Console and Mirror
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Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Federal Sofa

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Marble

French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Antique Federal Sofa

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Wrought Iron

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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George III Chinoiserie Red Laquered Demilune Cabinet
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George III Chinoiserie Red Laquered Demilune Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

George III red laquered Chinoiserie demilune cabinet with hardwood applique and handpainting throughout, the whole stands on tapered feet, interior has one shelf and fabric throughou...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Federal Sofa

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Antique Cast Iron Coal Box With Dragon Legs
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Antique Cast Iron Coal Box With Dragon Legs

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H 19.5 in W 26 in D 13.75 in

Antique Cast Iron Coal Box With Dragon Legs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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19th Century Victorian Antique Federal Sofa

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Iron

Frank Lloyd Wright "Midway 2" Chairs & Table Set, 1914
Frank Lloyd Wright "Midway 2" Chairs & Table Set, 1914

Frank Lloyd Wright "Midway 2" Chairs & Table Set, 1914

$7,792 / set

H 34.65 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in

Frank Lloyd Wright "Midway 2" Chairs & Table Set, 1914

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Brescia, Brescia

The Model 603 Midway 2 Chairs and Matching Table, expertly crafted by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright for Midway Gardens in 1914. This exceptional set seamlessly blends timeless el...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Modern Rare Carl Malmsten Velvet "Samsas" Sofa Sweden, 1960s
Midcentury Modern Rare Carl Malmsten Velvet "Samsas" Sofa Sweden, 1960s

Midcentury Modern Rare Carl Malmsten Velvet "Samsas" Sofa Sweden, 1960s

By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This midcentury icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren. The sofa has a rare fabric in shifting red/pink velvet. It’s in good vintage conditi...

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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Chair
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Chair

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Chair

$2,500

H 30 in W 17.5 in D 21.5 in

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Chair

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet chair from France, 1950s. All original woven rope seat with nice patina and age. Oak wood frame with dark stain. Overall nice vintage conditio...

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Mid-20th Century French Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Rope, Oak

Art Deco Wooden Wall Mirror, France 1940s
Art Deco Wooden Wall Mirror, France 1940s

Art Deco Wooden Wall Mirror, France 1940s

$746Sale Price|30% Off

H 16.15 in W 16.15 in D 1.58 in

Art Deco Wooden Wall Mirror, France 1940s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Art Deco Wooden Wall Mirror, France 1940s. This Art Deco hexagonal mirror from the 1940s is an elegant and minimal piece of vintage decor. The mirror features a wooden frame with ...

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Nutwood

Chesterfield Sofa in White Vinyl Upholstery
Chesterfield Sofa in White Vinyl Upholstery

Chesterfield Sofa in White Vinyl Upholstery

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

H 27 in W 76 in D 36 in

Chesterfield Sofa in White Vinyl Upholstery

Located in New York, NY

Chic and stylish tufted white vinyl Chesterfield loveseat sofa on wood bun feet. Overall excellent condition, showing only light wear to fronts of armrests, as pictured. Clean, origi...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Faux Leather

Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested

Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested

Located in Austin, TX

A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century. The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Pottery

Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971
Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971

Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Utrecht, NL

The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words for ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular design offers endless options f...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Late 19th Century Square Dining / Desk Table, Baroque, Danish Cabinetmaker
Late 19th Century Square Dining / Desk Table, Baroque, Danish Cabinetmaker

Late 19th Century Square Dining / Desk Table, Baroque, Danish Cabinetmaker

Located in Odense, DK

Gorgeous baroque dining table / desk in solid oak. Finely handcrafted in the late 19th century by a Danish Cabinetmaker. Decorative decadent carvings. This fine table will comple...

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Late 19th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Oak

19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870
19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870

19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870

By Valentino Besarel

Located in Encinitas, CA

Magnificent walnut hand-carved bench attributed to master artist Valentino Besarel (b. July 29 1829, d. Dec 11 1902) of Venice, Italy. Renaissance Revival. High quality; soft, fi...

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Federal Sofa

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Federal Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique federal sofa available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, every antique federal sofa was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique federal sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique federal sofa made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Empire — is very popular. Biedermeier each produced at least one beautiful antique federal sofa that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Federal Sofa?

Prices for an antique federal sofa start at $950 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $5,100.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.