Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
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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Mid-20th Century Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
20th Century Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
1940s American Vintage Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Nickel
1980s Vintage Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century American Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
1940s Vintage Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
1920s American Vintage Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Oceanic Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
1940s Italian Vintage Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
1940s Italian Vintage Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
19th Century English Antique Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Mid-20th Century French Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
1940s Czech Vintage Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
1950s Italian Vintage Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
20th Century Austrian Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Italian Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century French Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
1920s French Vintage Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
1940s American Vintage Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
1950s Vintage Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass, Wire
21st Century and Contemporary American Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Bronze
Late 20th Century Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
1930s American Vintage Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
1910s American Vintage Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Early 20th Century American Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Early 20th Century American Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century American Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
20th Century American Federal Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass