Skip to main content

Federal Buffets

7 Results
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.

Find antique Federal tables, mirrors, storage cabinets and other Federal furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

to
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
7
7
332
304
211
178
169
93
45
45
42
33
28
27
25
19
16
11
5
1
2
5
2
1
7
6
3
3
2
7
6
7
7
7
1
Style: Federal
Neoclassical Federal Pedestal Sideboard in Mahogany, circa 1815
Neoclassical Federal Pedestal Sideboard in Mahogany, circa 1815

Neoclassical Federal Pedestal Sideboard in Mahogany, circa 1815

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very long and elegant American Federal, pedestal sideboard in mahogany with mahogany inlaid bandings along the borders. Inspired by the classical architecture of ancient Greece and...

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Colonial Williamsburg Federal Style Sideboard
Colonial Williamsburg Federal Style Sideboard

Colonial Williamsburg Federal Style Sideboard

Located in East Aurora, NY

A very attractive Colonial Williamsburg - Kittinger Mahogany inlay sideboard in very good original condition. CW was Kittinger’s finest line of period reproduction furniture and th...

Category

20th Century North American Federal Buffets

Materials

African Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard with Tapered Cuffed Legs, C. 1810
American Federal Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard with Tapered Cuffed Legs, C. 1810

American Federal Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard with Tapered Cuffed Legs, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American Federal mahogany bow front sideboard with three frieze drawers over central hinged cabinet doors, flanking hinged doors with fitted interior single drawers, period brasses, ...

Category

1810s American Antique Federal Buffets

Materials

Brass

Related Items
Flame Mahogany Sideboard Buffet from Scotland, 19th Century
Flame Mahogany Sideboard Buffet from Scotland, 19th Century

Flame Mahogany Sideboard Buffet from Scotland, 19th Century

$5,250Sale Price|30% Off

H 48 in W 68 in D 23 in

Flame Mahogany Sideboard Buffet from Scotland, 19th Century

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Scottish Flame mahogany sideboard. Exquisite sideboard acquired from the estate of the Ex Commissioner General of New Foundland and Labrador, this flame mahogany buffet exudes elegan...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Federal Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

British Colonial Hutch
British Colonial Hutch

British Colonial Hutch

$400

H 70 in W 44 in D 23.5 in

British Colonial Hutch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th century cabinet with two glazed doors above, two drawers and two doors below with solid, raised, panels. Nicely made with through-tenon construction. Great patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Federal Buffets

Materials

Hardwood

Antique circa 1900 Flamped Hardwood Gilt Bronze Sideboard in the Regency Taste
Antique circa 1900 Flamped Hardwood Gilt Bronze Sideboard in the Regency Taste

Antique circa 1900 Flamped Hardwood Gilt Bronze Sideboard in the Regency Taste

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1900 flamed mahogany gilt bronze and brass sideboard in the Egyptian revival style A well made and nicely decorated piece. This based on the early Egyptian revival pieces, its very English fine furniture...

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Federal Buffets

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Barbara Barry for Baker / McGuire Rattan, Oak & Raffia Sideboard Buffet
Modern Barbara Barry for Baker / McGuire Rattan, Oak & Raffia Sideboard Buffet

Modern Barbara Barry for Baker / McGuire Rattan, Oak & Raffia Sideboard Buffet

By McGuire, Barbara Barry

Located in Chino Hills, CA

A refined and architecturally elegant sideboard / buffet designed by Barbara Barry for Baker / McGuire, exemplifying the designer’s signature organic modern aesthetic. This substanti...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Federal Buffets

Materials

Raffia, Rattan, Oak

Vintage Baker Furniture Sheraton Style Mahogany Banded Server C. 1960's
Vintage Baker Furniture Sheraton Style Mahogany Banded Server C. 1960's

Vintage Baker Furniture Sheraton Style Mahogany Banded Server C. 1960's

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 33 1/2 in W: 48 in D: 20 in Bring timeless American craftsmanship and refined Federal elegance into your home with this exceptional Vintage Baker Furniture Sheraton Style Mahogany Banded Server, crafted during the 1960s by one of America's most respected luxury furniture manufacturers. Showcasing Baker Furniture's renowned attention to detail, this elegant sideboard combines graceful Sheraton-inspired lines with beautifully figured mahogany veneers, satinwood style banding, and handcrafted construction that has made Baker pieces highly sought after by collectors, designers, and discerning homeowners alike. The server features a sophisticated serpentine front highlighted by dramatic bookmatched figured mahogany veneers displaying rich ribbon grain, warm amber undertones, and beautiful natural movement throughout. Delicate contrasting banding elegantly frames each drawer and door panel, emphasizing the clean architectural lines associated with the Sheraton style while adding depth and refinement to the overall design. Across the top, the rich mahogany surface offers generous display space for fine china, decorative objects, lamps, or serving pieces. Its clean profile and understated elegance make it equally suited for use as a dining room server, foyer cabinet, living room sideboard, or sophisticated accent piece in a library or office. The upper case features one handcrafted dovetailed center drawer, demonstrating Baker Furniture's commitment to traditional cabinetmaking techniques. The drawer is fitted with elegant solid metal hardware, providing convenient storage for flatware, linens, or household essentials while maintaining the cabinet's refined appearance. The handcrafted dovetail joinery reflects the superior quality and longevity expected from premium American furniture makers. Beneath the drawer, a large gracefully curved cabinet door opens to reveal a spacious storage compartment fitted with one interior shelf, providing practical concealed storage for serving pieces, dinnerware, collectibles, books, or bar accessories. The curved door follows the flowing serpentine front, creating a harmonious design that is both visually striking and highly functional. Flanking the central cabinet are beautifully paneled side sections featuring additional figured mahogany veneers framed by delicate inlaid banding. The cabinet stands on elegant tapered Sheraton-inspired legs that lend a sense of lightness while reinforcing the sophisticated Federal styling. Every element has been carefully proportioned to create a piece that is both graceful and exceptionally versatile. Founded in 1890, Baker Furniture has long been recognized as one of America's premier luxury furniture manufacturers, producing heirloom-quality pieces known for exceptional craftsmanship, timeless styling, and investment-worthy construction. Their Sheraton-inspired collections continue to be prized by interior designers and collectors for blending classical European influence with outstanding American cabinetmaking. Whether placed in a formal dining room, elegant entry hall, living room, or executive office, this vintage Baker server...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Buffets

Materials

Metal

Antique Rustic Louis XV Style French Provincial Sideboard
Antique Rustic Louis XV Style French Provincial Sideboard

Antique Rustic Louis XV Style French Provincial Sideboard

$2,400Sale Price|29% Off

H 36 in W 66.5 in D 23 in

Antique Rustic Louis XV Style French Provincial Sideboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

The French Provincial style sideboard has two smaller side drawers and one larger middle drawer, all dovetailed. Below are two panelled doors flanking a centre panel all a la French ...

Category

19th Century French Antique Federal Buffets

Materials

Wood

MidCentury Limited Ed. Neoclassical Style Fruitwood Vitrine Cabinet Beacon Hill
MidCentury Limited Ed. Neoclassical Style Fruitwood Vitrine Cabinet Beacon Hill

MidCentury Limited Ed. Neoclassical Style Fruitwood Vitrine Cabinet Beacon Hill

By Beacon Hill

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a neoclassical style carved fruitwood vitrine by Beacon Hill. It is a numbered limited production piece. The interior has adjustable glass shelves and includes a key.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Buffets

Materials

Glass, Fruitwood

Federal Butlers Desk
Federal Butlers Desk

Federal Butlers Desk

$1,400

H 48.75 in W 47 in D 20.5 in

Federal Butlers Desk

Located in East Aurora, NY

Very attractive Mahogany southern Federal Butlers Desk probably mid Atlantic states around 1820-30. Large bottle drawers on either side of a nicely fi...

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

French Provincial Louis XV Grand Regence Style Breakfront Sideboard
French Provincial Louis XV Grand Regence Style Breakfront Sideboard

French Provincial Louis XV Grand Regence Style Breakfront Sideboard

Located in Forney, TX

A vintage French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut sideboard. Hand-crafted in France in the mid-20th century, excellent quality, exceptionally executed in timeless 18th cent...

Category

18th Century French Antique Federal Buffets

Materials

Marble

American Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard, Circa 1780
American Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard, Circa 1780

American Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

American Hepplewhite Mahogany bow front satinwood string inlaid sideboard cross banded with kings wood, lion head pull brasses, inlaid diamond escutcheons with key, three upper drawe...

Category

1780s American Antique Federal Buffets

Materials

Brass

Campaign-Style Chest by Beacon Hill Collection
Campaign-Style Chest by Beacon Hill Collection

Campaign-Style Chest by Beacon Hill Collection

$2,875

H 45.5 in W 36 in D 19 in

Campaign-Style Chest by Beacon Hill Collection

By Beacon Hill

Located in Norwood, NJ

A finely crafted campaign-style chest by the Beacon Hill Collection, circa 1960s–70s. Made in three stacking sections, this piece draws inspiration from 19th-century British military...

Category

Early 20th Century English Federal Buffets

Materials

Brass

Federal-style Mahogany Demilune Sideboard
Federal-style Mahogany Demilune Sideboard

Federal-style Mahogany Demilune Sideboard

$2,850

H 36 in W 68.25 in D 25.75 in

Federal-style Mahogany Demilune Sideboard

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is an American Federal-style mahogany demilune sideboard, a piece handsome enough in proportions and detailing to be part of the Benjamin Franklin State Dining Room. That sp...

Category

Early 20th Century Federal Buffets

Materials

Brass

Previously Available Items
Saginaw Vintage Expandable Pullout Buffet Table
Saginaw Vintage Expandable Pullout Buffet Table

Saginaw Vintage Expandable Pullout Buffet Table

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on "Read More About This Item" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all...

Category

1950s Vintage Federal Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Charak Federal Style Mahogany Demilune Small Half Round Server Buffet
Vintage Charak Federal Style Mahogany Demilune Small Half Round Server Buffet

Vintage Charak Federal Style Mahogany Demilune Small Half Round Server Buffet

By Charak Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Charak Federal Style Mahogany Demilune Small Half Round Server Buffet With Pencil Inlay. Item features working lock and key, tapered legs, and original label. Circa Early 20t...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Inlay Sideboard Buffet Server Credenza by Hickory Chair
Mahogany Inlay Sideboard Buffet Server Credenza by Hickory Chair

Mahogany Inlay Sideboard Buffet Server Credenza by Hickory Chair

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant and classic federal style Hickory chair mahogany sideboard with satinwood string inlay and original brass hardware. Plenty of storage options including three dovetailed drawe...

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Buffets

Materials

Brass

American Drew Federal Style Cherry Buffet
American Drew Federal Style Cherry Buffet

American Drew Federal Style Cherry Buffet

Located in Germantown, MD

American Drew Federal Style in solid cherry. Clean vintage condition, with felt lined silverware drawer with French style panel doors. Measures 54" in wi...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Buffets

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Mahogany Inlay Ethan Allen Server Buffet Cabinet Sideboard Bar
Late 20th Century Mahogany Inlay Ethan Allen Server Buffet Cabinet Sideboard Bar

Late 20th Century Mahogany Inlay Ethan Allen Server Buffet Cabinet Sideboard Bar

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant mahogany sideboard/buffet that features ribbon inlay on top, doors and two drawer front, and incredible craftsmanship. Supported on six tapered legs. Felt silver liner in top...

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Buffets

Materials

Brass

Hickory White Mahogany Inlay Sideboard Buffet Credenza Cabinet
Hickory White Mahogany Inlay Sideboard Buffet Credenza Cabinet

Hickory White Mahogany Inlay Sideboard Buffet Credenza Cabinet

By Hickory White

Located in West Hartford, CT

Classic mahogany sideboard/buffet that boasts two high quality dovetailed drawers flanked by two doors on each side. The piece rests on six square tapered legs with inlay. Also featu...

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Buffets

Materials

Brass

Antique Sheraton Federal Mahogany Buffet Sideboard Dry Bar
Antique Sheraton Federal Mahogany Buffet Sideboard Dry Bar

Antique Sheraton Federal Mahogany Buffet Sideboard Dry Bar

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For full item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Antique 19th Century Thomas Sheraton Federal Style Flame Mahogany and Marquetry Buffet ...

Category

Early 20th Century Federal Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Kindel Furniture Federal Mahogany Sideboard with Brass Gallery, Newly Refinished
Kindel Furniture Federal Mahogany Sideboard with Brass Gallery, Newly Refinished

Kindel Furniture Federal Mahogany Sideboard with Brass Gallery, Newly Refinished

By Kindel Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Hepplewhite or Federal style sideboard, buffet, or credenza By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with original brass hardware and gallery. Measures: ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Buffets

Materials

Brass

Federal buffets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Federal buffets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage buffets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with mahogany, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Federal buffets made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original buffets, popular names associated with this style include and Stickley Brothers. 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 buffets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,596 and tops out at $25,000 while the average work can sell for $3,895.