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Federal Sideboards

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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Federal
Baker Mahogany Satinwood Bow Front Sideboard Historic Charleston Collection MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Mahogany Satinwood Bow Front Sideboard Historic Charleston Collection MINT
Category

20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Banded Mahogany Federal Style Compact 50" Wide Sideboard Credenza Buffet MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Mahogany Federal Style Compact 50" Wide Sideboard Credenza Buffet MINT!
Category

20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

New England (Massachusetts) Federal Mahogany Hunt Board Inlaid Sideboard
Located in Free Union, VA
A striking breakfront sideboard from the Boston area with handsome maple cross banding around each drawer and cabinet and tiger maple inlay panels set into each stile. The top drawer...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Antique SHERATON styled Mahogany SIDEBOARD / Server, c. 1910’s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Exquisite Mahogany Sheraton style Sideboard, c. 1910. Stunning flame mahogany wood grains. This cabinet is raised on 6 square tapered legs with spade feet and castors at the ends. T...
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1910s Vintage Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

MINT Brass Gallery Crotch Mahogany Serpentine Front Federal Sideboard Thomasvill
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MINT Brass Gallery Crotch Mahogany Serpentine Front Federal Sideboard by Thomasville.
Category

20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Federal Rare Match Pair Of Boston Servers / Dressing Tables
Located in Hudson, NY
A fine, rare to find matched pair of Boston federal servers / dressing tables with backboard and scrolled sideboards on rectangular tops. The frame has ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Banded and Pencil Inlayed Mahogany Bow Front Federal Sideboard Brass Hardware
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded and Pencil Inlayed Mahogany Bow Front Federal Sideboard Brass Hardware
Category

20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

American Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid Decorated Credenzas / Sideboard
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your dining area with this Beautiful Mahogany Wood Server, exquisitely crafted in the American Federal style. This server is not just a functional piece; it's a work of art, ...
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Early 20th Century North American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Federal Tennessee Cherry Huntboard
Located in Bradenton, FL
American federal Cherry Huntboard or 1800-1820 on carved concave fluted legs. One center door storage compartment between two large deep drawers on ...
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1820s American Antique Federal Sideboards

Materials

Cherry

Very fine early 19th center Portsmouth, NH federal inlaid sideboard
Located in Charleston, SC
Very fine early 19th century Portsmouth, NH federal inlaid sideboard. Impressive inlays , fine quality crotch veneers, inlaid turrets with sand shading, beautifully turned legs.
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Norfolk, VA Federal mahogany sideboard
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine early 19th century American Federal period mahogany sideboard from Norfolk, Virginia. The sideboard features carved leaf and rosette motifs over spiral turned legs and button f...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Kindel Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style bow front sideboard buffet or credenza By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with satinwood banding and original brass hardw...
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Demilune Sideboard Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Hepplewhite style demilune cabinet or sideboard By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Flame mahogany, with satinwood banding and inlay and original b...
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

American Federal Mahogany Bow Front Floral Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
American federal mahogany bow front sideboard with satinwood sunburst floral inlaid outset corners, centered baized lined drawer with two flanking baiz...
Category

1770s American Antique Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Sideboard, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Hepplewhite style demilune cabinet or sideboard By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with satinwood string inlay, original brass hardware,...
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

American Federal Mahogany Hunt Board with Flanking Hinged Cupboards, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Federal mahogany hunt board with a carved molded edge one board top, single lined interior drawer over chamfered arch, flanking hinged cupboards, original oval brasses, and ...
Category

Early 1800s American Antique Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Federal Mahogany Four Drawer Server, circa 1810
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Federal mahogany server with rectangular top with front turret corners surmounting a case with three fitted drawers over one long drawer...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard with Tapered Cuffed Legs, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Federal mahogany bow front sideboard with three frieze drawers over centered hinged cabinet doors, flanking hinged doors with fitted interior single drawers, period brasses,...
Category

1810s American Antique Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Federal Flame Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard Credenza, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Georgian style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture, USA, Mid-20th century Book-matched flame mahogany, with satinwood string inl...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

1940s Federal Style Brass And Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Sideboard
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a special piece! I love the size and inlaid details in the corners. This is a 1940s Federal style sideboard with brass gallery. The height from the floor to the serving surfa...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Painted Chinoiserie Two Doors Server Cabinet by Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Double door chinoiserie style small credenza server cabinet by Drexel Heritage.
Category

20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard Credenza, circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture, USA, circa 1940s Mahogany, with satinwood string inlay, mirrored backslash, and original...
Category

1940s American Vintage Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

American Federal Mahogany and Inlaid Sideboard
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a small, but sophisticated American Federal inlaid mahogany bow front breakfront sideboard. The top has a straight edge over a central drawer and central tambour cabinet door...
Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Neoclassical Federal Pedestal Sideboard in Mahogany, circa 1815
Located in Miami, FL
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 Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

American "French Sideboard" Attributable to Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1815
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptionally fine and rare "French Sideboard Table" in mahogany, attributable to the workshop of the eminent New York cabinetmaker, Duncan Phyfe, circa 1810-1818. This exquisit...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Margolis Federal Style Inlay Mahogany Buffet Sideboard Credenza Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Gorgeous and rare Margolis federal style serpentine sideboard features flame mahogany veneer and satinwood line and bellflower inlay and brass pulls. It has two dovetailed drawers f...
Category

1940s American Vintage Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

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 Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Boston Mahogany Sideboard Attributed to the Seymour Workshop
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional Federal Boston demilune Mahogany sideboard, with shaped top with delicate arrow inlay surmounting a conforming case with deep central frieze drawer flanked by smaller ...
Category

Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

American Mid Atlantic States Federal Style Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With bow front, bold circular marquetry door fronts, string inlay, inlaid bell flowers on tapering legs, marquetry trim, brass drop pulls and escutcheon. The bottle drawers have been...
Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Sideboards

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Fine Baker Historic Charleston Reproduction Adaptation Mahogany Breakfront
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Federal Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Annville, PA
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English Regency Mahogany Bow Front Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard, Circa 1790
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1790s English Antique Federal Sideboards

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Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Federal Mahogany Demilune Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Hepplewhite style demilune cabinet or sideboard server By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful mahogany, with ori...
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1980s American Vintage Federal Sideboards

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Henredon Hepplewhite Banded Flame Mahogany Serpentine Front Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hepplewhite or Federal style serpentine front sideboard buffet or credenza By Henredon, "Aston Court" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful flame mahogany, with satinwo...
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English Hepplewhite Bow Front Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard, Circa 1780
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Antique Federal Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard, circa 1810
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Early 19th Century Antique Federal Sideboards

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Henredon Federal Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style bow front sideboard buffet or credenza By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful banded flame mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measure...
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1980s American Vintage Federal Sideboards

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Brass

Henredon Mahogany Inlay Sideboard Buffet Credenza
Located in West Hartford, CT
Timeless elegance meets exquisite craftsmanship. Beautiful classic mahogany inlay sideboard by Henredon. Indulge in its rich mahogany finish a...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Sideboards

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Brass

Mahogany Inlay Sideboard Buffet Server Credenza by Hickory Chair
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...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Sideboards

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1980s Henredon Banded Mahogany Federal Style Huntboard / Sideboard / Server
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This is a lovely Henredon Federal style mahogany huntboard. The brass hardware is original, and it does have dovetail construction. The huntboard ha...
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Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
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Inlaid Mahogany Federal Style Sideboard by Council, 20th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Inlaid mahogany federal style sideboard by Council, having a shaped case with crotch mahogany veneers and fan and bell flowers inlay.
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Late 20th Century North American Federal Sideboards

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Kittinger Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
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Henredon Federal Inlaid Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style serpentine front sideboard, buffet, or credenza By Henredon, "18th Century Portfolio" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Stunning flame mahogany, ...
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Country Pine Carved Server
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming early 19th century server handcrafted in mahogany with classic fan carvings on the backsplash and case front, five drawers and elegant tur...
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Hardwood

Country Pine Carved Server
Country Pine Carved Server
H 36 in W 41.5 in D 19.5 in
Kindel Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style bow front sideboard buffet or credenza By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with satinwood banding and original brass hardw...
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Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany and Satinwood Demilune Cabinet, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
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Mahogany, Satinwood

Federal sideboards for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Federal sideboards 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 sideboards created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Federal sideboards 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 sideboards, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, Henredon, and Kindel 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 sideboards differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,220 and tops out at $115,000 while the average work can sell for $4,500.

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