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Federal Bedroom Furniture

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
Period: 19th Century
Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of American Federal Grain Painted and Decorated Twin Cannonball Beds. Most likely Maine. Circa 1830. Retaining original paint decoration of the Federal Period Mixed woods, ma...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Bedroom Furniture

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Maple

Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds
Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds

Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds

Late 19th Century King Size American Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
This wonderful New York Four Poster bed has a simple poplar headboard and tester for draping. The mahogany foot post have a block spade foot below the bed bolts. The post continue up...
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19th Century American Antique Federal Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar

Late 19th Century King Size American Mahogany Four Poster Bed
Late 19th Century King Size American Mahogany Four Poster Bed

Late 19th Century King Size American Mahogany Four Poster Bed

Classical American Federal Gondola Sleigh Bed in Mahogany, Philadelphia, c. 1830
Located in Miami, FL
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 Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

American Federal Four Post Maple Bed
Located in New York, NY
American four post maple bed, with headboard 4 carved posts & 2 rails mounted with brackets for Boxspring. Each post with mounting bolts & brass bed bolt co...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Maple

American Federal Four Post Maple Bed

American Federal Four Post Maple Bed

NYC Federal Full Tester Bed Attributable to Lannuier w Four Floral-Carved Posts
By Charles-Honoré Lannuier
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional American Federal sleigh bed with tester in fine West Indies/ Cuban mahogany with beautifully-articulated floral and acanthus-leaf carvings, along the crest of the headboard and footboard, and on the four posts, attributable to the French-born cabinetmaker Charles-Honoré Lannuier...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Bronze

NYC Federal Full Tester Bed Attributable to Lannuier w Four Floral-Carved Posts
NYC Federal Full Tester Bed Attributable to Lannuier w Four Floral-Carved Posts

NYC Federal Full Tester Bed Attributable to Lannuier w Four Floral-Carved Posts

American 19th Century Federal Mahogany Serpentine Table
By Samuel Field McIntire
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality and extremely rare early 19th century American federal period mahogany dressing table of serpentine form having well figured top over two frieze drawers retaining original lions mask brass handles raised on elegant carved and reeded turned tapering legs Attributed to “Samuel Field McIntire, Salem, Massachusetts’ (Samuel Field McIntire who worked in Salem, at the start of the early 19th century was the son of Samuel McIntire...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

American 19th Century Federal Mahogany Serpentine Table
American 19th Century Federal Mahogany Serpentine Table

American 19th Century Federal Mahogany Serpentine Table

American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant New York poster bed has some of the finest hand carving and delicate details making it a very fine example of a Federal bed. The solid mah...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Bedroom Furniture

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Poplar, Mahogany

American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century
American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century

American Federal Four Poster Mahogany King-Size Bed, Early 19th Century

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Acanthus-carved Four Poster Federal Bed (Queen size), circa 1810

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Federal bedroom furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Federal bedroom 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 bedroom furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Federal bedroom furniture made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bedroom furniture, popular names associated with this style include L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., Beacon Hill, Baker Furniture Company, and Century 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 bedroom furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $38,500 while the average work can sell for $2,495.

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