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
19th-C. American Federal Ebonized & Gilt Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century American federal style drop front secretary desk. This was considering a working desk because of its fitted interior. The paint appears to be original. It...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Drexel Heritage Federal Style American Cherry Breakfront China Display Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1987 Drexel Furniture Breakfront. Features a blend of Chippendale and Federal styling with open pediment trophy finial over an illumined showcase, supported by a lower cabine...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Federal Mahogany Front Dresser by West Michigan Furniture, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Georgian style serpentine front four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Green lacquered carved mahogany, with...
Category
1940s American Vintage Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Federal Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk / Display Cabinet & Brass Eagle
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful inlaid flame mahogany Federal style secretary desk with tambour doors. It has two glass shelves. The body has several areas with inlaid satinwood designs. It date...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style Federal Green Lacquered Mahogany Dresser Chest, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Georgian style bow front four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
In the manner of Baker Furniture
By Finch Fine Furniture ...
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1940s American Vintage Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
A Fine Inlaid Federal Sheraton Mahogany Chest, c.1820
Located in Savannah, GA
A fine inlaid federal sheraton mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1820.
Six drawers with half columns and conforming top. Finely inlaid drawer fronts. Chestnut secondary wood.
Po...
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1820s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$12,000 / item
Drexel Mahogany Banded Top Brass Pulls 12 Drawers 75" Long Dresser Credenza MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Mahogany Banded Top Brass Pulls 12 Drawers 75" Long Dresser Credenza MINT
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
American Federal Period Pine Dresser Base and Plate Rack in Original Paint
Located in Richmond, VA
American Federal Period Pine Dresser Base and Plate Rack in Original Paint. Nice shaped cornice and apron. Original brown paint.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Kittinger Federal Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Front Sideboard Credenza
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style serpentine front sideboard buffet or credenza
By Kittinger
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved mahogany, with satinwood inlay, and original brass hardw...
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1980s American Vintage Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
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 Federal Southern Walnut Hinged Two Drawer Inlaid Sugar Chest, VA C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal Southern walnut hinged top sugar chest with oval string inlays, two flanking drawers with brass pulls, central diamond escutcheons, and resting on the original turne...
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1820s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Federal Style Bow Front Figured Mahogany Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The fine chest with four graduated drawers each with fine string inlay and with a pair of brass oval bales decorated with a classical columned rotunda and brass key holes. All drawer...
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19th Century Unknown Antique 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.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique 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...
Category
2010s Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$1,550 / item
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
$1,095 / item
MINT Brass Gallery Crotch Mahogany Serpentine Front Federal Sideboard Thomasvill
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MINT Brass Gallery Crotch Mahogany Serpentine Front Federal Sideboard Thomasville
Category
20th Century American 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...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Oversized Lexington Palmer Home Federal Style Mahogany China Cabinet 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Oversized Palmer Home Collection Federal Style Mahogany Step Back China Cabinet with Filigree Crest b...
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20th Century Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Discover timeless elegance with this fantastic American Centennial solid walnut Philadelphia carved secretary desk, a true testament to 19th-cent...
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1870s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$2,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Pull Out Tray Desk Table 6 Inlayed Drawers Federal Style High Chest Dresser MINT
By Beacon Hill
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pull Out Tray Desk Table 6 Inlayed Drawers Federal Style High Chest Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Compact 14x18 Turned Poster Style 4 tier Etagere Shelving Unit w/ Finials MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Compact 14x18 Turned Poster Style 4 tier Etagere Shelving Unit w/ Finials on Wheels MINT!
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
Federal Figured Maple Chest
Located in Acton, MA
Federal figured Maple Chest with a flame birch case. This elegant chest sits high ups up on a figured bracket for base. The four cock-beaded drawers feature inlayed cherry shield sha...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Maple
Small Federal Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Annville, PA
An ideal sideboard for use in smaller spaces in the dining room this version of the Small Federal Mahogany Sideboard is also designed to wor...
Category
2010s Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$1,220 / item
American Federal Period Mahogany Secretary Chest with Eagle Inlay, New England
Located in Norwood, NJ
A handsome American Federal period mahogany secretary chest, stylistically attributable to New England, (possibly Boston or Salem, Massachusetts), circa 1800–1820. The piece reflects...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Federal Bow Front 12 Drawers Dresser MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mahogany Federal Bow Front 12 Drawers Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American 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...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Armoire Dresser or Linen Press
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measu...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry, Maple
Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chest
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
$4,257 / item
19th Century Federal Chest
Located in Acton, MA
Circa 1830 cherry wood chest of drawers with. four beaded drawers. The top drawer being oversized for ample storage with three graduated drawers below. The piece is constructed with ...
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1830s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
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...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique American Mahogany Federal Carved Corner Cabinet East Tennessee 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique American carved mahogany late Federal period corner cabinet, East Tennessee, circa 1820.
The cabinet with a twin 'Swan's Neck' pediment to the top with carved rosettes...
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1820s Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
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...
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Glass, Mirror
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
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 Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard, circa 1800-1820
Located in Houston, TX
A refined Federal mahogany inlaid sideboard, circa 1800-1820, possibly southern. It embodies the elegance and architectural restraint of the early American republic. Crafted in ric...
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Early 19th Century North American Antique 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!
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20th Century Italian Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers dates to the late 18th to early 19th century and reflects strong Hepplewhite and early Federal influence, a refined American furniture style pri...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
$2,137 Sale Price
25% Off
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...
Category
2010s Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$5,995 / item
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...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$1,895
Kittinger 5 Drawers Pull Out Tray Mahogany Federal Style Bachelor Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger 5 drawers pull out tray mahogany federal style bachelor chest dresser.
Lockable drawer.
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The tall chest-on-chest finely crafted in maple with tiger maple drawers. The top chest has a cavetto cornice over two short drawers flanking a center short drawer with a finely carv...
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19th Century Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Broyhyll Bow Front Crotch Mahogany Banded Top Sideboard Buffet Console MINT!
By Broyhill
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Broyhyll Bow Front Crotch Mahogany Banded Top Sideboard Buffet Console MINT!
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional Donald Dunlap Tiger Maple Two Part Highboy or High Chest
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional example of a hand carved Donald Dunlap two part tiger maple highboy or high chest with a beautifully hand carved cornice with central radial fan below two carved roset...
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1990s American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$10,257 / item
19th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers. Measures 36" in width, 20" in depth and 34" in height.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique pine chest of drawers with painted details from the 19th century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Crafted from solid pine and oak, the chest of drawers features beautiful, ornate, and painted details. Beautiful trim along the edges, lilies, bud flowers, and lovely legs. The warm ...
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19th Century Scandinavian Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Pine
18th century Virginia inlaid walnut desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Great period Virginia inlaid walnut slant front desk with a family history of being made in Rockingham County. Nice proportions, incredible color and beautifully executed interior.
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Poplar, Walnut
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
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...
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Early 19th 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!
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Duncan Phyfe Style 5 Drawer Ribbon Mahogany Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
This finely crafted 5 drawer chest is made by Huntley Furniture Co.
It's made of ribbon mahogany in the Duncan Phyfe style.
It has gingerbreading along the top and a wheat carving on...
Category
1940s American Vintage Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Historic Federal Inlaid Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style bow front sideboard buffet or credenza
By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection
USA, Late 20th Century
Gorgeous book-matched fl...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$5,145 / item
Oval Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
One of the most complicated items that we produce at Niagara furniture our Oval Partners Desk is also one of the most popular. The top section of the desk consists of a three-paneled...
Category
2010s Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$5,035 / item
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...
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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
18th Century Federal Oak Corner Cabinet / Cupboard
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 18th Century Federal Oak Corner Cabinet / cupboard.
Measures 26.75" in width, 14.75" in depth, 36.75" in height. Side is 17.5" in depth.
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Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
1810s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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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