Set of 6 American Federal Hitchcock Side Chairs
$9,000 / set
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.
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Federal Side Chairs
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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
American Federal mahogany shield back side chair, c. 1790-1810
Located in Chicago, IL
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With arched backs with pierced splats with small carved rosettes. Drop in seats and raised on square tapered legs with H form stretchers.
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Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century American small fan back Windsor Side Chair. Walnut with old black worn stain. Apparently once a rocker, modified likely in the early 20th century - see spliced re...
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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 ...
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Pair Federal Style Mahogany and Maple with Cane Seat Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Federal Style Mahogany back and Maple Frame with Cane Seat Side Chairs. Measures 18" in width, 18" in depth and 33" in height. Seat height is 17"
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Early 19th Century Diminutive American Fan Back Windsor Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Diminutive American fan back Windsor Side Chair, early 19th century. Walnut. Turned, shaped legs & cross-stretchers with decorative incised ring accent lines. A fine, early example o...
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American Hand-Painted Bamboo Side Chairs with Rush Seat, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Federal faux bamboo painted side chairs with spindle back and rush seat with cushion
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Set of 4 American Federal Side Chairs, Tiger Maple, 19th Century
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4 American Country Federal style (19th Cent) tiger maple side chairs with a stretcher and rush seat (PRICED EACH)
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