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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
Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Tambour Writing Desk & Secretary.
Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Tambour Writing Desk & Secretary.

Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Tambour Writing Desk & Secretary.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Tambour Writing Desk & Secretary. An elegant Federal style ladies tambour writing desk and secretary. This classical two-piece case piece is mod...

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Early 20th Century English Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage American Federal Gold Brass Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirrors, Pair
Vintage American Federal Gold Brass Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirrors, Pair

Vintage American Federal Gold Brass Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirrors, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A pair of Federal-style convex mirrors crowned with carved eagles, their wings outstretched above a laurel motif—an enduring symbol drawn from early American design. The circular fr...

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Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique American Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk
Antique American Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk

Antique American Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

This antique American Federal period Hepplewhite slant-front desk is meticulously crafted from warm, richly grained mahogany dating back to the early 19th century (circa 1800–1820). ...

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19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Late Federal Gentleman’s Chest
Late Federal Gentleman’s Chest

Late Federal Gentleman’s Chest

Located in East Aurora, NY

Federal Mahogany Gentleman’s tall chest. Nicely scalloped cut apron and tall French feet. one top large drawer used for hats and two narrow drawers on either side, one with divider...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

African Mahogany

19th Century Federal Mahogany Small Writing Table
19th Century Federal Mahogany Small Writing Table

19th Century Federal Mahogany Small Writing Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Federal Mahogany Small Writing Table Measures 32" in width and 19" in depth and 28" in height. Knee clearance is 22.5".

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror

American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror

Located in Elkhart, IN

A Federal-style giltwood convex mirror crowned with a carved eagle, its wings outstretched above a laurel motif—an enduring symbol drawn from early American design. The circular fra...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Federal Convex Bullseye Mirror With Eagle Finial
Antique Federal Convex Bullseye Mirror With Eagle Finial

Antique Federal Convex Bullseye Mirror With Eagle Finial

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The circular gilt finished mirror with convex mirror and fantastic carved and gilt finished eagle form finial. Dimensions: 19 1/2" L, 11 3/8" D, 29 3/4" H Condition: Old repairs to...

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19th Century Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood

American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror

American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror

Located in Elkhart, IN

A Federal-style giltwood convex mirror crowned with a carved eagle, its wings outstretched above a laurel motif—an enduring symbol drawn from early American design. The circular fra...

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Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Federal Cherrywood Bureau Cabinet / Desk, circa 1790
Federal Cherrywood Bureau Cabinet / Desk, circa 1790

Federal Cherrywood Bureau Cabinet / Desk, circa 1790

Located in Houston, TX

This Federal Cherrywood Bureau cabinet dates to 1790. It is a beautifully preserved example of early American Federal craftsmanship. The piece combines graceful proportions, warm p...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Fine Baker Classic American Federal Mahogany Drop-leaf Pembroke End Table
Fine Baker Classic American Federal Mahogany Drop-leaf Pembroke End Table

Fine Baker Classic American Federal Mahogany Drop-leaf Pembroke End Table

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning classic early American Federal style mahogany pembroke occasional table by renowned fine quality American furniture maker Baker Furniture (United States, 1890-Present) S...

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Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique American 4 Poster Acanthus Carved Southern Bed in Mahogany, c. 1820
Antique American 4 Poster Acanthus Carved Southern Bed in Mahogany, c. 1820

Antique American 4 Poster Acanthus Carved Southern Bed in Mahogany, c. 1820

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Period Antique Federal American 4 poster bed in West Indies mahogany, c. 1820. A fine example of a Southern bed featuring carved tobacco and acanthus leaves in a fine tight grained C...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Romweber Federal Flame Mahogany Demilune Console Table, Circa 1920s
Romweber Federal Flame Mahogany Demilune Console Table, Circa 1920s

Romweber Federal Flame Mahogany Demilune Console Table, Circa 1920s

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Federal or Hepplewhite style demilune cabinet, chest of drawers, or console table By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Stunning book-matched flame mahogany, with original b...

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1920s American Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Mid-Century Century Red Oak Pressback Armchairs
Pair Mid-Century Century Red Oak Pressback Armchairs

Pair Mid-Century Century Red Oak Pressback Armchairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair Mid-Century Century Red Oak Pressback Armchairs. Great vintage condition Measures 24" in width, 22" in depth and 43" in height. Seat height is 18"

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Federal Furniture

Materials

Oak

Vintage American Federal Gold Brass Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Vintage American Federal Gold Brass Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror

Vintage American Federal Gold Brass Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror

Located in Elkhart, IN

A Federal-style brass convex mirror crowned with a carved eagle, its wings outstretched above olive branches—an enduring symbol drawn from early American design. The convex glass su...

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Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Classical American Federal Gondola Sleigh Bed in Mahogany, Philadelphia, c. 1830
Classical American Federal Gondola Sleigh Bed in Mahogany, Philadelphia, c. 1830

Classical American Federal Gondola Sleigh Bed in Mahogany, Philadelphia, c. 1830

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An exquisite classical American gondola sleigh bed in fine West Indies mahogany from the Federal period in Philadelphia, circa 1830. Inspired by the aesthetic ideals of ancient Greek & Roman furniture popularized during the Empire & Federal period, this sleigh bed features shaped sideboards with an out-scrolled headboard...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pair Federal Revival Shield Back Armchairs 20th Century
Antique Pair Federal Revival Shield Back Armchairs 20th Century

Antique Pair Federal Revival Shield Back Armchairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an absolutely fantastic antique pair of Federal Revival shield back arm chairs, Circa 1920 in date. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful, solid mahogany w...

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Early 20th Century English Federal Furniture

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Antique Federal Style Fire Fender With Grid Screen
Antique Federal Style Fire Fender With Grid Screen

Antique Federal Style Fire Fender With Grid Screen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A stately Antique Fire Fender with nicely age patinated brass frame having four round top finials and four decorative bun feet holding the screen with delicate bent wire grid work. ...

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19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

George III Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Fold Top Game Table 19th Century
George III Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Fold Top Game Table 19th Century

George III Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Fold Top Game Table 19th Century

Located in Germantown, MD

George III Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Fold-Top Game Table Console Table. Measures 36" in width, 17.75" in depth folded, 35.5" in depth open and 31" in height.

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

American Federal Bostonian Game Table , circa 1815
American Federal Bostonian Game Table , circa 1815

American Federal Bostonian Game Table , circa 1815

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A fine Boston Federal game table in mahogany with fire gilded bronze doré ormolu mounts in the corners of the apron and original brass paw foot casters. Carving is well articulated and form is reminiscent of Federal Boston cabinet maker Isaac Vose...

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19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Large Federal Giltwood Eagle Convex Mirror, 20th Century
Large Federal Giltwood Eagle Convex Mirror, 20th Century

Large Federal Giltwood Eagle Convex Mirror, 20th Century

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautiful large Federal-style convex mirror, crowned by a finely modeled spread-wing eagle above an elaborate composition and carved giltwood frame. Laurel branches, floral rosette...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique American Painted Pine Federal Country Corner Cabinet Pennsylvania 1820
Antique American Painted Pine Federal Country Corner Cabinet Pennsylvania 1820

Antique American Painted Pine Federal Country Corner Cabinet Pennsylvania 1820

Located in Portland, OR

A good Antique American early 19th century Federal period painted and grain painted freestanding country corner cabinet, Pennsylvania, circa 1820. The cabinet having a stepped cornic...

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1820s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Poster Three Quater Size Bedframe
19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Poster Three Quater Size Bedframe

19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Poster Three Quater Size Bedframe

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Poster Three Quater Size Bedframe Measures 55" in width , 80.5" in Height to the top of the posters, Headboard is 50" in height, footboard is 1...

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Oversized Lexington Palmer Home Federal Style Mahogany China Cabinet 20thC
Oversized Lexington Palmer Home Federal Style Mahogany China Cabinet 20thC

Oversized Lexington Palmer Home Federal Style Mahogany China Cabinet 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Oversized Palmer Home Collection Federal Style Mahogany Step Back China Cabinet with Filigree Crest b...

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20th Century Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Historic Charleston Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Baker Historic Charleston Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Chest

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...

Category

20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical American Empire Side or Lamp Table in Mahogany, circa 1820
Neoclassical American Empire Side or Lamp Table in Mahogany, circa 1820

Neoclassical American Empire Side or Lamp Table in Mahogany, circa 1820

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A neoclassical American Empire work table in mahogany and crotch mahogany with two drawers with convex fronts. Top rests on cylindrical column over a quatre-from base and terminating...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Union National Mid Century Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table
Union National Mid Century Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table

Union National Mid Century Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table

By Union National

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid-20th Century Union National Duncan Phyfe Style Drop Leaf Extendable Dining Table. Made from American mahogany with a banded top. Features a harp or lyre carved pedestal base ...

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Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Sideboard Credenza
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Sideboard Credenza

Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Sideboard Credenza

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style sideboard buffet or credenza In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Mid-20th Century Gorgeous mahogany, with original brass hardware. Meas...

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Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Kittinger Brandy Board
Kittinger Brandy Board

Kittinger Brandy Board

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Hanover, MA

Federal style mahogany console with a demilune top above a drawer and lower shelf.

Category

1960s American Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th-century American Federal Mahogany Three-Drawer Worktable
19th-century American Federal Mahogany Three-Drawer Worktable

19th-century American Federal Mahogany Three-Drawer Worktable

Located in San Francisco, CA

This piece is an exceptional, highly authentic example of an American Federal or early Empire period mahogany work table—often historically referred to as a sewing table or beaubrumm...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century American Federal Crotch Mahogany Chest of Drawers Dresser
Antique 18th Century American Federal Crotch Mahogany Chest of Drawers Dresser

Antique 18th Century American Federal Crotch Mahogany Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in Dayton, OH

This classic antique chest of drawers, characteristic of late 18th-century and early Federal-period craftsmanship, features a compact, straight-front design built from solid mahogany...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Style Banded Mahogany Bow-Front Chest of Drawers
Federal Style Banded Mahogany Bow-Front Chest of Drawers

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. All drawers opening and closing smoothly Measures 32" in width", 19" in depth and 32" in height. ...

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20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Sheraton Federal Mahogany Urn Inlay Flip Serpentine Console Game Table
Antique Sheraton Federal Mahogany Urn Inlay Flip Serpentine Console Game Table

Antique Sheraton Federal Mahogany Urn Inlay Flip Serpentine Console Game Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Sheraton/Federal Style Mahogany Pinwheel & Urn Inlay Flip Top Serpentine ...

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Early 20th Century Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

A Fine Inlaid Federal Sheraton Mahogany Chest, c.1820
A Fine Inlaid Federal Sheraton Mahogany Chest, c.1820

A Fine Inlaid Federal Sheraton Mahogany Chest, c.1820

Located in Savannah, GA

A fine inlaid federal sheraton mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1820. Six drawers with half columns and conforming top. Finely inlaid drawer fronts. Chestnut secondary wood. Po...

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1820s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Drop Leaf Dining Table in West Indies Mahogany New York, c 1820
American Federal Drop Leaf Dining Table in West Indies Mahogany New York, c 1820

American Federal Drop Leaf Dining Table in West Indies Mahogany New York, c 1820

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A handsome American Federal or Empire Pembroke table in fine West Indies mahogany with two drop leaves. This period breakfast table is supported by a reeded, vase-turned column on a ...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Small Burled Penhurst Bookcase
Small Burled Penhurst Bookcase

Small Burled Penhurst Bookcase

Located in Annville, PA

The Niagara Furniture Small Burled Penshurst Bookcase with two shelves. The burled cornice is beautiful and adds a sense of depth to the upper area of the case while hand carved acan...

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2010s Federal Furniture

Materials

Wood

James Hansell Philadelphia Mahogany 8 Day Tall Clock with Moon Phase Dial
James Hansell Philadelphia Mahogany 8 Day Tall Clock with Moon Phase Dial

James Hansell Philadelphia Mahogany 8 Day Tall Clock with Moon Phase Dial

Located in Milford, NH

A fine mahogany case tall clock with 8-day brass works by Philadelphia clockmaker James Hansell (1791-1865), who was the proprietor of his own clock and watch shop from 1816 through ...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Huge Partners Desk
Huge Partners Desk

Huge Partners Desk

$5,995 / item

Huge Partners Desk

Located in Annville, PA

This is the Huge Partners Desk in the Niagara Furniture collection. This desk behemoth matches a number of other pieces which we produce. The fantastic solid mahogany top frame is in...

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2010s Federal Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Federal Tiger Maple Side Table
Federal Tiger Maple Side Table

Federal Tiger Maple Side Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with nicely figured tiger maple with a single drawer with brass ring handle. Turned tapered legs.

Category

1820s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Card Table, Flip-Top with Tapered Legs
American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Card Table, Flip-Top with Tapered Legs

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Card Table, Flip-Top with Tapered Legs

Located in Astoria, NY

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Card Table, the flip-top above tapered legs. 30" H x 34" W x 17.25" D. Provenance: The Estate of Alton G. Marshall, former aide to Nelson Rockefell...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Large Mahogany Secretary Desk
Large Mahogany Secretary Desk

Large Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Annville, PA

Inspired by an antique desk and bookcase this Large Mahogany Secretary Desk from Niagara Furniture is impressive in both it’s design and scal...

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2010s Indonesian Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Case Clock, Jedediah Weiss, Bethlehem
Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Case Clock, Jedediah Weiss, Bethlehem

Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Case Clock, Jedediah Weiss, Bethlehem

Located in Milford, NH

An exceptional Federal cherry tall case clock with a brass eight day works signed Jedediah Weiss Bethlehem, with beautiful inlay including a contrasting fan carving above the waist d...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare American Federal Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Baltimore or Annapolis ca. 1800
Rare American Federal Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Baltimore or Annapolis ca. 1800

Rare American Federal Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Baltimore or Annapolis ca. 1800

Located in Shippensburg, PA

AMERICAN FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY CYLINDER DESK Maryland, probably Baltimore or Annapolis circa 1800-10 44 1/4" H x 22 5/8" D x 44 1/4" W 30 5/8" knee clearance with writing surface withdrawn 19 1/2" D x 42 7/8" W writing surface Mahogany primary woods, mahogany veneers, tulip poplar secondary woods, brass hardware An American Federal inlaid mahogany cylinder desk of compact architectural form, the cylinder lid mechanically tied to the withdrawing writing surface so that the opening of the slide simultaneously raises the roll top. The case is constructed with a flush top, without a projecting upper edge, above a cylinder front, fitted interior, a series of three lower drawers, shaped apron and delicate outward splayed French feet. The interior is arranged with a lower row of five blind drawers that are drawn forward as the top is raised, these situated beneath two banks of pigeonholes with scalloped valances, each side fitted with four letter compartments above two small drawers. These flank a central prospect door inlaid with an oval shaded patera. The prospect door opens to reveal a small interior drawer, the underside of which carries later writing reading: “Samuel Peck / White Creek / Woods Hole / Mass. / Desk about 1812 / 1950.” Two very closely related examples include the desk in the collection of the Baltimore Museum of Art (6) and the desk in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago (7). The Baltimore Museum's desk happens to be the cover picture for their reference text (6). Both of which feature the cylinder top and delicate splayed feet, albeit with a serpentine apron instead of a gentle bow, while the Baltimore Museum of Art example features the identical lobed patera on the prospect door within the desk as the present example. The example in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, formerly with Israel Sack (vol. VII, fig. P5103), features a similar placement of the patera, though as an idealized shell, also framed with stringer inlays with inverted corners. Dimensions of the two desks and the present example are very similar to within 2". While the inverted corner rectilinear inlay of the drawers is somewhat widespread and not closely identified with a single work-center, the presence of the exact same framing of the drawers in those two examples and the present example is noteworthy. A closely related inlaid patera is illustrated in Montgomery, where it appears in the crest of a circa 1790 to 1800 cylinder fall secretary desk believed to be from Maryland.(1) This patera is also found on the labeled bow-front chest of drawers on splayed French feet by John Shaw of Annapolis, Maryland circa 1793. It is a recurrent design in John Shaw's work found in the same text as catalog no. 24, 27, 40, and 53, as well as no. 55 with some more detail added in the center of the inlay (and also featured on the cover of the book).(5) The dramatic swoon of the apron is an exaggeration of the bow-front chest of drawers Weismann discusses, having the same unusual treatment of the top with its flush profile to the case.(2) It is interesting to note that the form also relates to a group of Federal butler’s desks from New York work centers including several on beautifully tapered outward splaying legs with identical bowed aprons. Provenance: Private collection, Maryland. Reputedly acquired from Philip Bradley Antiques. Old label to interior drawer from Americana dealer C. W. Lyon, Inc., New York. Condition: Old refinish, with a mellow shellac surface throughout. Extensive losses to the extreme edge stringer inlays. A few veneer patches, including a larger filled patch to the proper left front foot side return, filled losses within a breakout at the proper left back foot, and the proper left front foot reattached and glued at one point. Old baize writing surface with staining and wear. Pulls and locks appear to be original. Tiny veneer loss to the edge of the withdrawing writing surface on the proper right side, together with several replaced veneer pieces. Backboards appear untouched. No key. References: 1. Charles F. Montgomery, American Furniture: The Federal Period 1788 to 1825, New York: Viking Press, 1966, pp. 39, 236 to 237. 2. Gregory R. Weidman, Furniture in Maryland 1740-1940, Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore: Schneidereith and Sons, 1984, pp. 123, fig. 78. 3. Christie's, New York, " Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Silver and Prints including The Garbisch Collection from the Sky Club", 21 January 2006, lot 846: American Federal cylinder-top secretary desk (upper added), Maryland, on splayed feet; achieved $ 14,400. 4. Christie's, New York, "Important American Furniture, Silver, Prints and Folk Art", 9 October 2002, lot 252: Federal Inlaid Mahogany Roll-Top Desk, Baltimore 1790-1810; achieved $ 11,352. 5. William Voss Elder III and Lu Bartlett, John Shaw: Cabinetmaker of Annapolis (Baltimore: The Baltimore Museum of Art, 1983), pp. 96 to 97, fig. 27. 6. William Voss Elder III and Jayne E. Stokes, American Furniture, 1680 to 1880: From the Collection of the Baltimore Museum of Art (Baltimore: The Baltimore Museum of Art, 1987), pp. 103 to 104, cat. 76. 7. Art Institute of Chicago, Cylinder Desk, John Bankston...

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Early 1800s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 cross banding. Sloped arms lead to reeded supports in front of remarkable three-di...

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1810s Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Single Drawer Two-Tier Side Table, C. 1800s
American Federal Mahogany Single Drawer Two-Tier Side Table, C. 1800s

American Federal Mahogany Single Drawer Two-Tier Side Table, C. 1800s

Located in Germantown, MD

American Federal Mahogany Single Drawer Two-Tier Side Table, Circa 1800s. Single drawer under lower tier with a 10" high clearance.New York, late 18th Century to Early 19th century. ...

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Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

American Early 19th Century Sheraton Style Cherry Single Drawer Side Table.
American Early 19th Century Sheraton Style Cherry Single Drawer Side Table.

American Early 19th Century Sheraton Style Cherry Single Drawer Side Table.

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in Vero Beach, FL

American Early 19th Century Sheraton Style Cherry Single Drawer Side Table. This Sheraton style side table features turned spindle legs and a single drawer with a simple wooden pull knob. It is crafted from solid cherry wood. This classic Federal period table...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Federal furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Federal furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Federal furniture made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Kindel Furniture, Drexel, and Edward F. Caldwell & Co.. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $115,000 while the average work can sell for $2,800.