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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
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

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Wood

18th Century Continental Mahogany Ten-Drawers Tall Lingery Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare 18th Century Continental Mahogany Narrow Ten-Drawers Tall Chest of Drawers, very appropriate for hosiery or Jewel with proper lining. Measures 54" in height, 16" in width and ...
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18th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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

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Brass

American Walnut Corner Cupboard
Located in Essex, MA
With arched opening flanked by fan carved spandrels and columns. Three shaped shelves over a cabinet door.
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Crotch Mahogany Individual Glass Pains Door Drop Front Secretary Breakfront MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Crotch Mahogany Individual Glass Pains Door Drop Front Secretary Breakfront MINT!
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20th Century 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

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Walnut

Full Size Pencil Inlaid Mahogany Federal SideBoard Server Buffet by Baker MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Full Size Pencil Inlaid Mahogany Federal SideBoard Server Buffet by Baker MINT!
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Banded Top Mahogany Inlayed Bracket Feet 11 Drawers Dresser Credenza MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bow front banded top mahogany inlayed bracket feet 11 drawers dresser credenza MINT!.
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique Federal Style Bow Front Figured Mahogany Chest for Restoration
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

Painted Chinoiserie Two Doors Server Cabinet by Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Double door chinoiserie style small credenza server cabinet by Drexel Heritage.
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Federal-Style Mahogany Bow-Front Sideboard With Carved Backsplash and Brass Hard
Located in Elkton, MD
The sideboard features detailed carvings on the back panel and three drawers with original brass hardware. It stands on fluted legs with spade feet and includes a curved backsplash t...
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Early 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

All Rosewood Double Glass Doors Adjustable Shelves Pull Out Desk Secretary MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
All Rosewood Double Glass Doors Adjustable Shelves Pull Out Leather Top Desk Secretary MINT!
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Hankel-Harris Pull Out Desk Table Secretary 4 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hankel-Harris Pull Out Desk Table Secretary 4 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Federal Birch Slant Front Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice early 19th century Federal Birch New England Slant Lid Desk likely New Hampshire in origin around 1800-1830. Made of solid Birch with four large graduated inlaid drawers ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch

American Federal Pine Chest
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal pine chest with 4 drawers and carved column sides.
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Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome Antique Chest with fine traditional form and good color. Antique tall chest of drawers with three over two over four graduated drawers. T...
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19th Century Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Broyhyll Bow Front Crotch Mahogany Banded Top Sideboard Buffet Console MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Broyhyll Bow Front Crotch Mahogany Banded Top Sideboard Buffet Console MINT!
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Very Fine Custom c1940s Bubble Glass Drop Front Butlers Desk Break Front MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Custom c1940s Bubble Glass Drop Front Butlers Desk Break Front MINT. Phenomenal quality piece of furniture, fine detail low key inlay decorations.
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Glass, Mahogany

Mid 20th Century Solid Mahogany Federal Kidney Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Solid Mahogany Federal Kidney Desk in great vintage condition. Top newly and professionally refinished and flawlessly working drawers Measures 46" in width x 22" in...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Marble Top Red Serpentine Chests, a Pair
Located in Hudson, NY
Be bold with this pair of bright red lacquered chests of drawers. Three serpentine drawer fronts open with a central metal bail handle. Tops are serpentine cut Carrara marble.
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1940s Unknown Vintage Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Carrara Marble

1890s Era Solid Mahogany Chippendale Corner Cabinet Cupboard Hand Blown Glass
Located in Long Branch, NJ
1890s Era Solid Mahogany Chippendale Corner Cabinet Cupboard Hand Blown Glass Measures 44 wide x 93 tall x 22 deep sides 30 inches against wall This 2 piece corner cabinet is de...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Federal Period Tambour Secretary in Mahogany and Birdseye Maple c. 1800
Located in Westfield, MA
An exceptional Federal period tambour secretary, crafted around 1800, showcasing a sophisticated combination of figured mahogany and vibrant birdseye maple. This piece beautifully ex...
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Early 1800s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Antique Chest of Drawers Chiffonniere Flamed Mahogany on Oak 19th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large antique chest of drawers of very high quality, chiffonnière from the first half of the 19th century. The cabinet has a beautiful patina of age and use, with character...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Charak Mahogany Inlaid Individual Bubble Glass Butlers Desk Breakfront Cupboard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Charak Mahogany Inlaid Individual Bubble Glass Butlers Desk Breakfront Cupboard Mint. Numbered and Dated cabinet by the manufacturer.
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

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Oak

Baker Crotch Mahogany Serpentine Front Federal Sideboard Credenza Cabinet MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Crotch Mahogany Serpentine Front Federal Sideboard Credenza Cabinet MINT
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Federal Mahogany and Birdseye Maple Lap Desk on Stand, Circa 1810s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Era Mahogany and Birdseyes Maple Lap Desk on Stand, Circa 1810s Measures 22.5" in width, 11.5" in depth and 22" in height. Without stand , 22" in width, 11" in depth and 8....
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Federal Partners' Desk in Mahogany, Philadelphia, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Philadelphia partners desk in mahogany with gadrooned top and apron resting on center pedestal with carved baluster and legs, and ending in brass casters with lions' paw ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary, Circa 1900s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary Desk, Circa 1900s. Functional key for the cabinets present. Measures 41" in width, 18.75" in depth and " in height....
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Early 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Lift Top
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal style 19th century mahogany chest of drawers with 2 lower drawers above dummy drawers having a lift top with replaced brass...
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19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Federal Gray Enamel Mahogany Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Federal Style Gray Enamel Mahogany Bedside Chest of Drawers. Drawers open and close very smoothly. Measures 21.5" in width, 16.5" in depth and 30" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Enamel

Bracket Feet Mahogany 6 Drawers Brass Pulls Tall Lingerie Chest Dresser Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bracket feet mahogany 6 drawers brass pulls tall lingerie chest dresser cabinet.
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Federal Solid Black Walnut and Satinwood Silver Smith Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Handcrafted Solid Black Walnut Silver Chest in the Federal style. This piece is designed for storing silverware and features a lockable top section and a drawer for additional sto...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Wood Federal Style Credenza / Sideboard
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your dining space with this exquisite Early 19th Century Mahogany Wood Federal Style Sideboard/Credenza with a charming backsplash over a shaped top. Crafted in the distingui...
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1820s Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Solid Cherry Multi Compartment Drop Front Secretary Desk w/ Drawer File Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Cherry Multi Compartment Drop Front Secretary Desk w/ Drawer File Cabinet
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry

18th Century American Two Over Three Chest of Drawers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an 18th American chest of drawers in a two over three configuration, possibly a converted highboy top of Boston origin, with added finished molded top, original bra...
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18th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Bonnet Top Highboy with Pinwheel Carvings & Impressive Size
Located in Milford, NH
A Queen Anne style bonnet top highboy with swan’s neck split pediment with urn form finials surmounting an upper case with three pinwheel carvings over three fitted drawers, the cent...
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Early 19th Century Fall-Front Desk
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome and functional Regency mahogany fall front desk, server, entry way piece, great inlay, elegant form. Exceptional exaggerated arched foot.
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19th Century North American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany, Satin

Block Front Carved Decorated Scallops Bracket Feet Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hankel-Harris Pull Out Desk Table Secretary 4 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Birdseye Maple Bow Front Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With a bow front with inlaid decoration over four conforming drawers and ending on bracket feet. Original brass handles. Possibly made in New Hampshire.
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1820s American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple

19th Century Federal Mahogany Lift Top Writing Desk / Work Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Federal Mahogany Lift Top Writing Desk or Work Table. Features two drawers with working keys. One drawer without key. Top opens up...
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19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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

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Silver, Iron

Large 88" Wide Beveled Glass Gold Leaf Back Paint Decorated Break Front Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large 88" Wide Beveled Glass Gold Leaf Back Paint Decorated Break Front Cabinet MINT!
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Federal Corner Cupboard in Early Yellow Paint with Glazed Doors & Barrel Back
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a one piece Federal period New England corner cupboard with a barrel back , a molded cornice with dentil molding surmounting two upper case glazed glass multi-panel...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Pine

Antique Country Painted Blanket Chest or Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique American country blanket chest in beautiful original aged distressed blue painted surface. Iron handles at sides. Key for lock is no longer available. The open interior compa...
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19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

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!
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fruitwood

Amber Yew Wood 4 Drawers Door Compartments c1979s Federal Style Sideboards MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Amber Yew Wood 4 Drawers Door Compartments c1979s Federal Style Sideboards MINT
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Yew

Mahogany Tall Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
A highly functional and decorative two part Mahogany Tall Bookcase cabinet resting on shaped bracket feet. Large doors without lattice work allow for fu...
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2010s Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Mahogany

Inlayed 89" Yew Wood Deep Base Display China Cabinet Individual Glass MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Inlayed 89" Yew Wood Deep Base Display China Cabinet Individual Glass MINT!
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20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Yew

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...
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2010s Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Wood

Rare 19th Century New York Mahogany One-Drawer Étagère with Four Shelves
Located in Milford, NH
A rare form mahogany one drawer four shelf étagère with hinged top shelf for displaying books, prints or photographs, reverse acorn finials, nicely turned shelf supports, punched bra...
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19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Large Mahogany Credenza
Located in Annville, PA
Decorative and functional this great quality four part Large Mahogany Credenza from Niagara Furniture can solve a lot of your storage and display needs either at home or in the workp...
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2010s Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Currey And Company Creslow Decorative Blanket Chest Cabinet
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Currey And Company Creslow Decorative Blanket Chest Cabinet Dimensions : 33h x 18d x 48w This chest was made by Currey And Company and is called their Creslow Decorative cabinet....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Rosewood Domed Top Bookcase With Brass Ormula
Located in Pueblo, CO
This is a very rare stately Rosewood cabinet with brass ormula fittings. Base section has full drawer with carved pulls above a two door cabinet with shelf, upper section is a dome ...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

American Grain-Painted Corner Cabinet Cupboard, New England, circa 1805
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An incredibly fine one-piece corner cupboard formerly acquired at Sotheby's in 2013 for $ 15,000. The original and beautifully worn surface is incredibly lively with a rich texture in the symmetrical brush strokes with the natural rubbing through the paint from over two-hundred years of gentle handling. It is crafted in one piece from pine primary woods and poplar secondary woods and features a nine-light glazed upper door with beautifully molded astragals that opens with a replaced brass knob to reveal an interior divided with two fixed shelves. The lower portion of the cabinet is missing its knob and opens to reveal the single shelf that evenly divides out the space. And most attractive is the size, which is delightfully diminutive and allows it to be a part of any space without overwhelming the interior. An untouched treasure. Provenance: * Alan McDonough, Dover, Massachusetts * Sotheby's, New York, Important Americana...
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19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

American Federal Period China Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
Period American Federal, Possibly Baltimore, library or China cabinet. Mahogany of Hepplewhite form with symmetrically divided drawers in base and upper case with paned glass and ori...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique American Cherry and Poplar Mid-Atlantic Region Large Corner Cupboard
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
This wonderfully displayed, early American Federal period Cherry "Gothic Chippendale" style Large Corner Cupboard has evidence of poplar secondary wood. The handsome gothic-barred gl...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry, Poplar

Miniature 4 Drawers Jewelry Letter Campaign Chest Dresser with Brass Drop Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mahogany miniature jewelry letter miscellanies chest with brass drop pulls.
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20th Century Unknown Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Fine early 19th century Federal Mid Atlantic Arched Door Corner Cupboard
Located in Milford, NH
An impressive two piece Federal corner cupboard in poplar and pine, its upper case with a swan’s neck split pediment crest with central urn finial flanked by two carved rosettes surm...
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Early 1800s 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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