Federal Dining Room Chairs
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
Stickley Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seat...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs
By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection
USA, circa Late 20th century
Solid carved m...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Four Federal Style Drexel Travis Court Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Drexel
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage set of four federal style dining side chairs from Drexel's New Travis Court collection circa 1946. These klismos style chairs feature an x-form and scrolled back, saber leg...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Mahogany
Set of 6 Reupholstered Mahogany Carved Rose Back Dining Chairs
Located in Medina, OH
Set of 6 Reupholstered Mahogany Carved Rose Back Dining Chairs. Reupholstered in an abstract luxurious gold velvet by Manuel Canovas from Colef...
Category
1940s Vintage Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Assembled Set Of Six Federal Style Mahogany Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite set of Assembled Set Of Six Federal Style with fine carvings and inlays Mahogany Upholstered Dining Chairs. With quality orange and beige upholstery. Measurements:
1) 4 larger chairs are 21" in width x 22" in depth x 36" in height with Seat Height 18"
2) 2 smaller chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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
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Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs or dining chairs
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid carved mahogany fr...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs or dining chairs
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Meas...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set Of Eight Antique American Federal Dining Chairs for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
For restoration. Fine set of eight Period Federal side chairs, mahogany with serpentine crest rails, pierced vase form splat backs, serpentine seats upholstered in old horse hair wit...
Category
19th Century American Antique Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Other
Federal Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs or dining chairs
USA, Circa 1970s
Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures: 21.25"W x...
Category
1970s American Vintage Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstere...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered se...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs
USA, Circa 1970s
Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side chairs - 21.25"...
Category
1970s American Vintage Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Federal Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back arm chairs or dining captain chairs
USA, Circa 1970s
Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures: 23...
Category
1970s American Vintage Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs
USA, Circa 1970s
Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side chairs - 21.25"W...
Category
1970s American Vintage Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Kindel Furniture Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Me...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set Eight (6+2) 19thc. American "Gothic Chippendale" Carved Mahog, Dining Chairs
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Exceptional Quality set of Eight (six sides, two arms) Antique American hand carved and pierced mahogany "Gothic Chippendale" style Dining Chairs with chamfered straight, moulded leg...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$11,450 Sale Price
21% Off
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs or dining chairs
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid carved mahogany frames...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid carved mahogany frames, with uphol...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Great set of 6 19th century federal style shield back mahogany dining chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Great set of 6 19th century federal style shield back mahogany dining chairs, recently reupholstered. Great quality carving througho...
Category
19th Century American Antique Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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 leaf sides, twin carved legs, (1) faux drawer, (1) dovetailed drawer, rolling caste...
Category
19th Century Antique Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Federal Style Solid Mahogany Upholstered Dining Chairs, Refinished
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Four mid-century Century Federal Style Mahogany Reupholstered Dining Chairs. Recently refinished and Reupholstered. Great vintage condition
Measures 17" in width, 18" in dept...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,625 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Fantastic Set of 8 Walnut CW Kittinger Williamsburg Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic set of 8 dining chairs by Kittinger Furniture Company, crafted for the Colonial Williamsburg Collection, represents the finest in American reproduction furniture. Desi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$3,116 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Striped Upholstered Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany chairs with striped Upholstery. Very good vintage condition.
Chairs have been reupholstered down the road. Measure 17" in width, 20" in depth and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$746 Sale Price
25% Off
Fine Set Of Seven Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A set of very well made and solid feeling Shield Back dining chairs with mahogany frames and custom upholstery. The frames have a graceful back splat with a feather crest and side ta...
Category
20th Century Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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Federal dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Federal dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Federal dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company, and Kindel Furniture. 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 dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $796 and tops out at $14,500 while the average work can sell for $3,298.
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