19th Century Federal Bowfront Mahogany Bedside Chest Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
19th century Federal Bowfront Mahogany bedside chest nighstand.
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Federal Bowfront
American Moses Mellen Boston Federal Bowfront Chest with 4 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Moses Mellen Boston Federal Bowfront Chest with 4 Drawers and Turned Legs, Early 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late American Federal Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This timeless and elegant statement chest of drawers has been meticulously crafted, embodying the refined artistry of the late Federal period, which followed the American War of Inde...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Bowfront Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautifully hand-rubbed refinished Mid-20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Bowfront Bachelor Chest of Drawers.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Historic Charleston Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A high-quality Federal-style reproduction from the renowned Baker Furniture Company. Part of the "Historic Charleston" collection, it is crafted from mahogany and features distinctiv...
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20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Federal Style Banded Mahogany Bow-Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Style Bowfront Federal Style Banded Mahogany Bow-Front Chest of Drawers.
Category
20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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Federal Bowfront Wirework Fender
Located in Litchfield, CT
American, circa 1800-1815. Brass, brass finials, square posts, forged iron wirework. This early Federal period example is of exceptional quality and condition. Having a brass ra...
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Early 19th Century American Cherry Bowfront Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
An American Federal period cherry bowfront four drawer chest of drawers with high sweep feet.
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard, New York circa 1815
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H 42.5 in W 56.25 in D 29.25 in
American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard, New York circa 1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Large and of a particularly striking form, this bold and uncommon sideboard is noteworthy for it's bowed curvature and unusual height. Three smaller graduated drawers flank a single...
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Materials
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1940s Federal Style Bowfront Mahogany Chests by New York Nahon Furniture - Pair
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H 33 in W 36 in D 20 in
1940s Federal Style Bowfront Mahogany Chests by New York Nahon Furniture - Pair
By Nahon Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Federal style flame mahogany modified bowfront chests by New York manufacturer, Nahon Furniture Company.
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Materials
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Seymour School Federal Mahogany Bowfront Chest with Birdseye Maple Drawer Fronts
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H 41.63 in W 42.75 in D 21.25 in
Seymour School Federal Mahogany Bowfront Chest with Birdseye Maple Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Seymour School Federal mahogany four drawer chest of drawers with turret reeded corners, conforming top, birdseye maple veneer drawer fronts with cross banded mah...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique late 18th C. Federal Period Brass & Wirework Bowfront Nursery Guard
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H 17.75 in W 36.5 in D 16.5 in
Rare Antique late 18th C. Federal Period Brass & Wirework Bowfront Nursery Guard
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
This is a marvelous period, late 18th century "Adam" style wirework and brass trim bowfront Fireplace Fender with original blackened wire work hand woven in Adam swags. The wirework...
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Steel, Wire
American Bowfront Sideboard
Located in San Francisco, CA
An American mahogany satinwood inlaid bowfront sideboard, the crossbanded top over a central drawer flanked by 2 deep crossbanded drawers resting on square taped legs ending in block...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Buffets
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood, Boxwood
Samuel McIntrye Style Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Located in Astoria, NY
Samuel McIntrye Style Flame Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers, with carved spiral and floral motif fluted columns flanking four drawers. 42" H x 41" W x 22.5" D. Provenance: Fro...
Category
20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Henredon 18th Century Portfolio Banded Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard Buffet Server
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H 37 in W 72 in D 23.5 in
Henredon 18th Century Portfolio Banded Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard Buffet Server
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Henredon 18th century portfolio banded mahogany sideboard sideboard. Item details long slender tapered legs, beautiful wood grain, two dovetail constructed drawers, two cabinet doors...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Hand Painted Tole Box Resembling a Miniature Bowfront Chest of Drawers
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H 8.25 in W 12.5 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Hand Painted Tole Box Resembling a Miniature Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Hand painted Tole Box Resembling Bowfront Chest of Drawers Capture the essence of vintage charm with this...Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand Painted Tole Box Resembling a Mini...
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Fine American Federal Baltimore Bow-front Chest of Drawers, c. 1800
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H 37.25 in W 41 in D 21.25 in
Fine American Federal Baltimore Bow-front Chest of Drawers, c. 1800
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A Baltimore, Maryland Federal Inlaid Bowfront Chest of Drawers, c. 1800.The bowed rectangular top above a case fitted with four string inlaid drawers above an apron having a fan form...
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Southern Federal Walnut and Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers C. 1830
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H 39.5 in W 42 in D 21.25 in
Southern Federal Walnut and Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers C. 1830
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Southern Federal Sheraton bowfront chest, walnut with flame mahogany raised edge drawers.
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Federal Bowfront Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Mid Atlantic States c. 1790
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H 36.25 in W 41.63 in D 22.88 in
American Federal Bowfront Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Mid Atlantic States c. 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FINE AMERICAN FEDERAL MAHOGANY BOWFRONT CHEST OF DRAWERS Mid-Atlantic States, probably Maryland, c. 1790-1810 Item # 120101KVP05 A harmonious and exceptionally well proportioned...
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th Century American Federal Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard
Located in Astoria, NY
American Federal Figured Mahogany Sideboard, the bowfront top with single pull-out surface, central frieze drawer above two-door cabinet, flanked by two short drawers above side cabi...
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
American 19th Century Federal Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers
By Samuel Field McIntire
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality and extremely rare American 19th century federal period mahogany bowfront chest having superbly figured top over four long drawers retaining original brass knobs fla...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Boston Federal Bowfront Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
A Boston Massachusetts federal period mahogany bowfront 4 drawer chest with gilt brasses and lovely tall flaring french feet.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Boston Federal Bowfront Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
A four drawer chest with figured mahogany drawer fronts and banded inlays. One piece mahogany sides with fully dovetailed case resting on tall french feet. The finely done craftsmans...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Bowfront Sideboard With Bottle Storage
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Federal sideboard has both a cabinet on the left and a drawer on the right that has integral dividers for storage of bottles. These are in addition to the center drawer. Feature...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Sideboards
Materials
Maple, Satinwood
Salem Massachusetts Late Federal Bowfront Settle with Drawer
Located in Woodbury, CT
A bowfront mahogany hall seat or bench, with conforming drawer above a scalloped apron, and reeded turret-topped front corner columns. The interior and back walls are paneled; with ...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Benches
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
The bowed top above two short cockbeaded drawers over three long graduated cockbeaded drawers, each with oval eagle cast pulls, over an arched apron raised on French feet.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
American Federal Hepplewhite Period Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Four Drawers
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H 35.75 in W 38.5 in D 22 in
American Federal Hepplewhite Period Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal Hepplewhite period mahogany bowfront chest of four graduated drawers.
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Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
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American Federal Hepplewhite Bowfront Chest of Drawers Tiger Maple and Mahogany
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H 33.5 in W 40.5 in D 21 in
American Federal Hepplewhite Bowfront Chest of Drawers Tiger Maple and Mahogany
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal Period 18th century Hepplewhite bowfront chest of four graduated drawers.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
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Federal Bowfront Mahogany Chest, Pennsylvania, circa 1790
Located in Alexandria, VA
This four-drawer chest came from Grumblethorpe house in Germantown, Pennsylvania, and descended through the Wister family. Although the tag on the back misidentifies the style as She...
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Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dr...
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By Baker Furniture Company
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Located in London, GB
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$3,800
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By Baker Furniture Company
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$9,500
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Located in Portland, OR
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Federal Bowfront For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the federal bowfront you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A federal bowfront — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage federal bowfront you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a federal bowfront — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century.
How Much is a Federal Bowfront?
A federal bowfront can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,623, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $9,030.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
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.
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