Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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 Style Sideboard by Williamsburg Restoration
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a finely crafted reproduction of a Federal-style sideboard or buffet, likely modeled after early American furniture designs from the late 18th to early 19th century. The piec...
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1930s American Vintage Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard or Buffet Server
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style sideboard, buffet server, or console
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Flam mahogany, with inlaid satinwood banding and marquetry, ...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk recently refinished.
Measure 45.75" in width, 21" in depth and 44" in height.
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Beacon Hill Old Colony Federal Mahogany Tambour Door Secretary Desk
By Beacon Hill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Beacon Hill Old Colony Federal Mahogany Tambour Door Secretary Desk. Item features a 3 part construction, working lock and key, flip top...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Style Flame Mahogany Serpentine Hepplewhite Sideboard Marquetry Cabinet
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Stunning serpentine federal style sideboard, flame mahogany veneer and patterned marquetry inlay. Sold with unrestored with original patina and losses. Great bones for a complete res...
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19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Federal Butlers Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very attractive Mahogany southern Federal Butlers Desk probably mid Atlantic states around 1820-30. Large bottle drawers on either side of a nicely fi...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Dixie Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with Glass Top
Located in Germantown, MD
Dixie Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with
protective Glass Top. Dovetail Drawers functioning flawlessly. Mea...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
American Federal Swirl Mahogany Butler's Desk New York, Circa 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
An American Federal Swirl Mahogany Butler's Desk New York Circa late 18th Century to Early 19th Century , featuring three flawlessly working upper drawer, and A Abattant Door that o...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive Federal Period Mahogany secretary and bookcase, circa 1830s. The bookcase features an eighteen pane gothic arched cabinet fro...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive antique early 19th century Federal Period flame Mahogany secretary and bookcase. The bookcase features an eighteen pane Gothic arched cabinet...
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Early 19th Century Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Federal Style Mahogany Glazed Double Door China Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Double Glazed Door China bookcase, display Cabinet. Measures 34.5" in width, 16" in depth and 70" in height.
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Early 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, 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...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Philadelphia Federal Wardrobe / Armoire in West Indies Mahogany c. !820
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional American Federal wardrobe from Philadelphia in fine West Indies mahogany. Features split cylindrical columns with elaborate acanthus-carved Corinthian capitals flanking doors with book matched, crotch-mahogany panels. The stepped ogee-style crown molding, too, is expertly book matched, along with the concave base board...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Hickory White American Masterpiece Collection Demilune Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hickory White American Masterpiece Collection mahogany Demi Lune Sideboard. The sideboard with cross banding, felted center silver drawer above cabinet doors flanked by opposing door...
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20th Century Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Hickory Chair Federal Flame Mahogany Buffet Server or Hall Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous traditional Federal or Hepplewhite style buffet server, hall or entry table, or occasional side table
By Hickory Chair, "Historical James River Plantations...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century American Federal Secretary, Seymour School, Boston
By John & Thomas Seymour
Located in Essex, MA
Important American Federal Period Secretary. School of John and Thomas Seymour, Boston, circa 1820. Mahogany and Mahogany Veneered Case on Pine Secondary Wood. Two Gothic Fenestra...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Blockfront Secretary Writing Desk. Made from mahogany with a high sheen finish. This exception ...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Annville, PA
An ideal sideboard for use in smaller spaces in the dining room the Federal Mahogany Sideboard is also designed to work with almost any deco...
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2010s Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Small Burled Penhurst Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
The Niagara Furniture Small Burled Penshurst Bookcase with two shelves. The burled cornice is beautiful and adds a sense of depth to the upper area of the case while hand carved acan...
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2010s Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Huge Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
This is the Huge Partners Desk in the Niagara Furniture collection. This desk behemoth matches a number of other pieces which we produce. The fantastic solid mahogany top frame is in...
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2010s Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front desk w drawers dresser.
Category
19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Sideboard, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Federal or Hepplewhite style demilune cabinet or sideboard
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Mahogany, with satinwood string inlay, original brass hardware, and felt...
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1980s American Vintage Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Banded Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
This beautiful Banded Mahogany Partners Desk is crafted as an antique reproduction. The figural mahogany in the drawer and door panels displays a rich color and a fine grain that are...
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2010s Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century 4 Drawers Pull Out Tray Flame Mahogany Bachelor Chest Brass
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Federal Style 4 Drawers pull out tray flame mahogany bachelor chest brass
Pulls Dovetail Drawers.
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19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and figured mahogany nightstand, the reeded edge bowfront top with protruding corners with leaf carved and reeded uprights, with three graduated drawers with verdigris bra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Dome Shape Top Glass Shelves Two Drawer Compartment Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lovely vintage curio display cabinet with glass shelves and 2 bottom drawers compartment. Has built in light.
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid Serpentine Sideboard Buffet by Copenhaver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid Serpentine Sideboard Buffet by Copenhaver's Furniture, Winchester, VA. Item features pull out sides, working lock and key, bellflower and satinw...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Elegant Satinwood Display Cabinet On Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A delicate and light colored Cabinet with decorative Federal elements. The cabinet in fine satinwood with broken bonnet crest and carved cornice. The d...
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20th Century Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Satinwood
Antique Mahogany Banded Satinwood Inlay 5 Drawer Federal Bachelor Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mahogany banded satinwood inlay 5 drawer federal bachelor chest dresser. Item features banded satinwood inlay, beautiful wood grain, working l...
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19th Century North American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Beacon Hill Two Part Crotch Flame Mahogany Individual Glass Pane Breakfront MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beacon Hill Two Part Crotch Flame Mahogany Individual Glass Pane Breakfront MINT!
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Individual Glass Pane Double Doors Pencil Inlay Flame Mahogany Show Case
Located in Rockaway, NJ
C. 1920s flame mahogany individual glass panes double doors display cabinet curio showcase.
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
American Federal Mahogany & Satinwood Butler's Desk with Paw Feet. NY, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany butler's desk with a carved molded edge, three upper drawers with original brass knobs, sliding fall front interior desk with Satinwood drawers and pigeon h...
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1810s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Federal-Style Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard Buffet With Tapered Legs and Dovetailed
Located in Elkton, MD
Federal style inlaid mahogany sideboard with tapered legs and dovetailed drawers. Features two center drawers and side compartments. With its original key—a remarkable specimen of ti...
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Early 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Very Fine Olive Burl Wood 83" Tall Secretary Desk Cabinet Chest of Drawers MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Compact Burl Wood Queen Ann Secretary Desk Bookcase Dresser Drawers MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Thomasville Hepplewhite Federal Inlaid Mahogany Brass Gallery Sideboard Buffet
By Thomasville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thomasville Hepplewhite Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard Buffet with Brass Gallery. Item features 2 dovetailed drawers, bell flower inlay, 2 swing doors, brass gallery, origin...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
American Federal Mahogany and Spanish Cedra Sugar Chest on Stand, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany and Spanish cedra one drawer hinged sugar chest on stand with carved molded edge, exposed dovetails, wooden knobs, silver escutch...
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1820s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Silver, Iron
American Federal Chest of Drawers in West Indies Mahogany, Baltimore, circa 1835
Located in Miami, FL
From the Federal period, a very beautiful American Neoclassical chest of drawers in fine West Indies mahogany with two overhanging small drawers supported by turned and reeded column...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Mahogany Locking Chest of Drawers, Circa Early 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 18th Century to Early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Locking Chest of Drawers. 1st, 2nd and 4th drawers have functional locks with keys.
Me...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Federal Style Crotch Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1950s.
Size is 38" wide, 16" deep and 69" tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Cherry Wood Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Hepplewhite or Federal style sideboard, credenza, or buffet server
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Late 20th Century
Cherry wood, with inlaid map...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry, Maple
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
From Slatoff Estate. Walnut. 2piece. Top has 2 glass doors containing 2 shelves. Bottom has 5 dovetail drawers and drop down door with fitted interior. 98 3/4" h x 41 7/8" w x 22 1/2...
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1870s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Federal Style Carved Mahogany Mirrored Display Cabinet by Pulaski, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Federal style display case by Pulaski offers mahogany construction with broken arch crest having central carved finial over case having double glass doors opening to shelved and mi...
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Crotch Mahogany Federal Style Hickory Chair Sideboard MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Crotch Mahogany Federal Style Hickory Chair Sideboard MINT!
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Very Fine Antique Secretary Bookcase with Brass Eagle Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well constructed with fine mahogany veneer with Federal style brass eagle finial on a pedestal. The carved cornice with urn form finials over a carv...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Federal Style Mahogany Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and figured mahogany veneered dresser, the reeded edge top with protruding corners and a central bowfront with leaf carved and reede...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Large Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Annville, PA
Inspired by an antique desk and bookcase this Large Mahogany Secretary Desk from Niagara Furniture is impressive in both it’s design and scal...
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2010s Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
American 18th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmel, CA
Sheraton style chest with four graduated drawers with inlay banding and cock beading about the perimeter. The chest has a curvaceous apron and Fr...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
BAKER Bow Front Banded Top & 4 Drawers Pull Out Desk Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
BAKER Bow Front Banded Top & 4 Drawers Pull Out Desk Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Federal Style Figured Mahogany Huntboard with Brass Hardware
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th c., Federal Style huntboard made from rich mahogany and featuring classic design elements that reflect high-quality craftsmanship.
The table is crafted from solid mahogan...
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1910s American Vintage Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Burled Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
This beautiful burled partners desk by Niagara Furniture is crafted as an antique reproduction. The fine quality veneers in the drawer and door panels displays a rich color similar t...
Category
2010s Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Baker Furniture Federal Birdseye Maple Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style sideboard, credenza, or console
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Birdseye maple, with carved details and original brass hardware.
...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Federal Period Mahogany Sheraton Deck Top Chest of Drawers c. 1820
Located in Westfield, MA
A stunning Federal period Sheraton deck-top chest of drawers, crafted in rich mahogany and dating to circa 1820, this piece showcases the elegance and symmetry characteristic of earl...
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1820s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
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,...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Federal Style Silver Chest by Henkle Harris
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mahogany Federal Style Silver Chest by Henkle Harris. The medium colored mahogany with a burl center panel with lift up top to reveal several felt fitted drawers for silver flatware...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Federal case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Federal case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Federal case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, Biggs Furniture, and Henredon. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets 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 $115,000 while the average work can sell for $3,800.
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