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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 Century Federal Style Mahogany Pembroke Table
19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Pembroke Table

19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Pembroke Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Pembroke Table . Measures 17.5" in width close, 34" in width open, 24.5" in depth and stands 26" tall.

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Four Federal Style Drexel Travis Court Dining Chairs, 1940s
Four Federal Style Drexel Travis Court Dining Chairs, 1940s

Four Federal Style Drexel Travis Court Dining Chairs, 1940s

By Drexel

Located in Raymondville, TX

A vintage set of four federal style dining side chairs from Drexel's New Travis Court collection circa 1946. These klismos style chairs feature an x-form and scrolled back, saber leg...

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Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Mahogany

Set Eight Federal Style Japanned & Gilded Dining Arm Chairs Kittinger Furniture
Set Eight Federal Style Japanned & Gilded Dining Arm Chairs Kittinger Furniture

Set Eight Federal Style Japanned & Gilded Dining Arm Chairs Kittinger Furniture

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Portland, OR

A fine set of eight Federal style gilded & japanned dining chairs by Kittinger Furniture Co., Kittinger was founded in NY in 1866, they have made furniture for the White House and Co...

Category

1950s American Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

20th Century American Federal Giltwood Overmantel Mirror.
20th Century American Federal Giltwood Overmantel Mirror.

20th Century American Federal Giltwood Overmantel Mirror.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

20th Century American Federal Giltwood Overmantel Mirror. This American Federal antique mirror dates to the 20th Century. The symmetrical giltwood frame is rectangular in form and ...

Category

20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Federal Butlers Desk
Federal Butlers Desk

Federal Butlers Desk

Located in East Aurora, NY

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

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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Poster Three Quater Size Bedframe
19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Poster Three Quater Size Bedframe

19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Poster Three Quater Size Bedframe

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Poster Three Quater Size Bedframe Measures 55" in width , 80.5" in Height to the top of the posters, Headboard is 50" in height, footboard is 1...

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th American Federal Period Chest Of Drawers
Antique 19th American Federal Period Chest Of Drawers

Antique 19th American Federal Period Chest Of Drawers

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The chest is designed in the Federal or Sheraton style, often featuring straight lines and delicate proportions. The chest with four graduated drawers with well cast brass hardware f...

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19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror

American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror

Located in Elkhart, IN

A Federal-style giltwood convex mirror crowned with a carved eagle, its wings outstretched above a laurel motif—an enduring symbol drawn from early American design. The circular fra...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Federal Style Fire Fender With Grid Screen
Antique Federal Style Fire Fender With Grid Screen

Antique Federal Style Fire Fender With Grid Screen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A stately Antique Fire Fender with nicely age patinated brass frame having four round top finials and four decorative bun feet holding the screen with delicate bent wire grid work. ...

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19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

19th C. Carved And Gilt Convex Mirror for Restoration
19th C. Carved And Gilt Convex Mirror for Restoration

19th C. Carved And Gilt Convex Mirror for Restoration

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Originally purchased in Boston. A classic deep convex mirror with multiple surrounds. The outer decorated with X shaped motifs on each side, a deep curved band with gilt spheres, an ...

Category

19th Century Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century Gilt Bullseye Convex Mirror 24" Diameter Great Patina
19th Century Gilt Bullseye Convex Mirror 24" Diameter Great Patina

19th Century Gilt Bullseye Convex Mirror 24" Diameter Great Patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gilt bullseye convex mirror, American, 19th century. The glass measures 14.5" diameter.

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Federal Tiger Maple Side Table
Federal Tiger Maple Side Table

Federal Tiger Maple Side Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with nicely figured tiger maple with a single drawer with brass ring handle. Turned tapered legs.

Category

1820s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Huge Partners Desk
Huge Partners Desk

Huge Partners Desk

$5,995 / item

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 Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

American Federal Gilt Wood Convex Mirror with Perched Eagle to Flee, Circa 1820
American Federal Gilt Wood Convex Mirror with Perched Eagle to Flee, Circa 1820

American Federal Gilt Wood Convex Mirror with Perched Eagle to Flee, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

American Federal gilt carved wood and gesso convex mirror with perched eagle to flee, flanking acanthus scrolled foliage, interior circular spheres, ebonized reeded ring, and termina...

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1820s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Ebony, Giltwood, Wood, Mirror, Gesso

Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Flip-Top Demilune Console Table
Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Flip-Top Demilune Console Table

Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Flip-Top Demilune Console Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style flip-top demilune console, entry table, or game table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with inlaid satinwood marquetry. Measu...

Category

1980s American Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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

Federal-style Mahogany Demilune Sideboard

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

Category

Early 20th Century Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Henredon Butter Upholstered Wingback Club Chairs
Pair of Henredon Butter Upholstered Wingback Club Chairs

Pair of Henredon Butter Upholstered Wingback Club Chairs

By Henredon

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An exceptional pair of bespoke wingback club armchairs from Henredon's Upholstery Collection. The chairs feature towering wingback silhouettes with gracefully curved wings that exten...

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Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Hitchcock Style Pair of Maple & Rush Saddle Seat Benches - U.S. - Circa 1950's
Hitchcock Style Pair of Maple & Rush Saddle Seat Benches - U.S. - Circa 1950's

Hitchcock Style Pair of Maple & Rush Saddle Seat Benches - U.S. - Circa 1950's

By Hitchcock

Located in Chatham, ON

Hitchcock style pair of twin-handled saddle seat benches with stained maple frames and rush seats - satin varnish to both the frames and the rush seats - featuring turned spindles fo...

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Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Rush, Maple

1930s American Federal Inlaid Mahogany 3-Part Banquet Table
1930s American Federal Inlaid Mahogany 3-Part Banquet Table

1930s American Federal Inlaid Mahogany 3-Part Banquet Table

Located in Germantown, MD

An amazing 1930s American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Three Part, 14 legs Banquet Dining Table . Measures 126" in width, 48" in depth and stands 30.5" tall. Detach this table to have two large demilune...

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Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Baker Furniture Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs
Baker Furniture Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs

Baker Furniture Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs or dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered s...

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Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Double Drawers Tiered Wash Stand
Early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Double Drawers Tiered Wash Stand

Early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Double Drawers Tiered Wash Stand

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Double Drawers Tiered Wash Stand. Measures 33" in width, 18" in depth and 30" in Height and 35" in height to the top of the back splash.

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Federal Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Fold Top Console / Card Table
19th Century Federal Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Fold Top Console / Card Table

19th Century Federal Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Fold Top Console / Card Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Federal Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Fold Top Console / Card Table in clean antique Condition. Measures 36" in width, 17.5" in depth folded, 35" in depth unfolded and 29.5...

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk
1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk

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 Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Drop-Leaf Table in Mahogany, circa 1825
Federal Drop-Leaf Table in Mahogany, circa 1825

Federal Drop-Leaf Table in Mahogany, circa 1825

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A federal table in mahogany with drop-leaves, on turned legs with large leaf carvings and ending in casters. Offers one drawer with original wooden pull. Note: You should always req...

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1820s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts
Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts

Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts

Located in Dayton, OH

A Very Fine American Federal Period Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1810. Features a bowback frame with cross banding. Sloped arms lead to reeded supports in front of remarkable three-di...

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1810s Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique 18th Century American New England Fan Back Maple Windsor Arm Chair 1780
Antique 18th Century American New England Fan Back Maple Windsor Arm Chair 1780

Antique 18th Century American New England Fan Back Maple Windsor Arm Chair 1780

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique 18th century American fan/comb back New England maple Windsor armchair, Massachussetts, circa 1780. A very handsome late 1700s maple windsor armchair from the Federal period, the chair having a fan shaped back with plain spindles connecting to the seat through a continuous armrail, and terminating to 'paw' shaped handrests. The armrail is supported at the front with a pair of turned spindled supports, the shaped seat is raised on four finely turned legs joined by a 'H' frame turned stretcher. These early American Windsor chairs...

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1780s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Maple

Federal Early 19th Century American Tiger Maple Small Drop Leaf Table
Federal Early 19th Century American Tiger Maple Small Drop Leaf Table

Federal Early 19th Century American Tiger Maple Small Drop Leaf Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Made in Vermont circa 1820 this fine old country drop leaf table retains if not its original surface a very old one. Constructed by a craftsmen using pegs and hand plained local tige...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Maple

Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest
Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest

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...

Category

19th Century Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

18th Century Federal Oak Corner Cabinet / Cupboard
18th Century Federal Oak Corner Cabinet / Cupboard

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.  

Category

Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Oak

Kindel Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Refinished
Kindel Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Refinished

Kindel Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Refinished

By Kindel Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Federal or Hepplewhite style extension dining table By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous book-matched mahogany, with inlaid satinwood marquetry. Measures: 80...

Category

1980s American Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Pair Of Federal Brass Ball Top Andirons
Pair Of Federal Brass Ball Top Andirons

Pair Of Federal Brass Ball Top Andirons

Located in Essex, MA

Ball top with scrolled legs and brass ball feet. Newly polished.

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Leather Bound Ledger Magazine Holder Italian, 1950s
Leather Bound Ledger Magazine Holder Italian, 1950s

Leather Bound Ledger Magazine Holder Italian, 1950s

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Large footed leather bound "Ledger" magazine holder. Holds a dozen or so of your favorite design magazines while looking fabulous as a decor object. Plywood construction wrapped in p...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Federal Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Pair Federal Mahogany Upholstered Armchairs Attrib. to Ephraim Haines, C. 1805s
Pair Federal Mahogany Upholstered Armchairs Attrib. to Ephraim Haines, C. 1805s

Pair Federal Mahogany Upholstered Armchairs Attrib. to Ephraim Haines, C. 1805s

By Ephraim Haines and Henry Connelly

Located in Germantown, MD

A Fine and Rare Pair of Federal Carved Mahogany Armchairs. Finely carved, stained and Upholstered. Newer upholstery. Attributed to Ephraim Haines (1775-1837) and Henry Connelly (1770...

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Upholstery, Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Sideboard
Federal Mahogany Sideboard

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 Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Federal Secretary, Seymour School, Boston
19th Century American Federal Secretary, Seymour School, Boston

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 Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Col Ebenezer Crafts Publick House Hotel Advertisement Sign 56"
Antique Col Ebenezer Crafts Publick House Hotel Advertisement Sign 56"

Antique Col Ebenezer Crafts Publick House Hotel Advertisement Sign 56"

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique salvaged Col. Ebenezer Crafts' Publick House of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, est. 1771 sign. Wood construction hand painted in white with black and white lettering around ...

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Early 20th Century Federal Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Fine 19th Century American Federal Period Mahogany Sofa
Fine 19th Century American Federal Period Mahogany Sofa

Fine 19th Century American Federal Period Mahogany Sofa

Located in Richmond, VA

Fine 19th century American federal period mahogany sofa on 6 turned and carved legs. Beautifully done, the arms and back rails are reeded and there are little rosettes carved where t...

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Oval Partners Desk
Oval Partners Desk

Oval Partners Desk

$5,035 / item

Oval Partners Desk

Located in Annville, PA

One of the most complicated items that we produce at Niagara furniture our Brown Leather Oval Partners Desk is also one of the most popular. The top section of the desk consists of a...

Category

2010s Federal Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

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

Located in Charleston, SC

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

Category

1810s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

American Federal Style Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Sofa Green Striped Upholstery
American Federal Style Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Sofa Green Striped Upholstery

American Federal Style Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Sofa Green Striped Upholstery

Located in Morristown, NJ

A refined American Federal style sofa crafted in richly toned mahogany with luminous satinwood inlay, featuring gracefully scrolled ends, tapered and fluted legs, and elegant neoclas...

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Satinwood, American Mahogany

Federal furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Federal furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Federal furniture made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Kindel Furniture, Drexel, and Edward F. Caldwell & Co.. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $115,000 while the average work can sell for $2,800.