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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

Vintage Kittinger American Federal Style Mahogany & Satinwood Triple Dresser 87"
Vintage Kittinger American Federal Style Mahogany & Satinwood Triple Dresser 87"

Vintage Kittinger American Federal Style Mahogany & Satinwood Triple Dresser 87"

By Kittinger

Located in Dayton, OH

This exceptional Kittinger triple dresser showcases the brand's signature high-end craftsmanship, executed in a stately American Federal and Neoclassical style, circa 1960s. Crafted ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Demilune Flip Top Console Game Table with Hidden Drawer
Antique Mahogany Demilune Flip Top Console Game Table with Hidden Drawer

Antique Mahogany Demilune Flip Top Console Game Table with Hidden Drawer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Mahogany Demilune Flip Top Console Game Table with Hidden Drawer. Item featur...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Burled Partners Desk
Burled Partners Desk

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 Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Baker Furniture Style Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Baker Furniture Style Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Pair

Baker Furniture Style Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered se...

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair Mid-Century Century Red Oak Pressback Armchairs
Pair Mid-Century Century Red Oak Pressback Armchairs

Pair Mid-Century Century Red Oak Pressback Armchairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair Mid-Century Century Red Oak Pressback Armchairs. Great vintage condition Measures 24" in width, 22" in depth and 43" in height. Seat height is 18"

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Federal Furniture

Materials

Oak

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Rush, Maple

Federal Style Wood Fireplace Mantel
Federal Style Wood Fireplace Mantel

Federal Style Wood Fireplace Mantel

Located in Sheffield, MA

19th Century American white painted fireplace mantle with strong molding and handsome detailing. Dimensions of opening: 32.45" w x 29.13" h

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Wood

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...

Category

1820s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Ebony, Giltwood, Wood, Mirror, Gesso

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

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

American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Eagle and Stars
American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Eagle and Stars

American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Eagle and Stars

Located in Austin, TX

A fine American captain's chair featuring the traditional Federal-style stenciled details on a Windsor chair style frame - a low-back armchair with a curved, horseshoe-shaped crest r...

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

Mahogany Pedestal Scrolled Tripod Floor Candle Stand Pedestal
Mahogany Pedestal Scrolled Tripod Floor Candle Stand Pedestal

Mahogany Pedestal Scrolled Tripod Floor Candle Stand Pedestal

Located in Germantown, MD

A Federal Style Mahogany Pedestal Scrolled Tripod Floor Candle Stand Pedestal MEASUREMENTS: 18″ wide x 18" Dx 35.5″ in height . Top is 11" W x 11" D

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

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...

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Style Mahogany Fold-Top Card Table Console Table, Refinished
Federal Style Mahogany Fold-Top Card Table Console Table, Refinished

Federal Style Mahogany Fold-Top Card Table Console Table, Refinished

Located in Germantown, MD

A recently refinished Federal Style Genuine Mahogany Fold-Top Card Table Console Table Measures 36" in with, 36" in depth , opened, 18" in depth folded and stands 30" tall.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany

Federal Revival French Style Sideboard ca.1915–1930
Federal Revival French Style Sideboard ca.1915–1930

Federal Revival French Style Sideboard ca.1915–1930

Located in Louisville, KY

Stunning detail and the highest quality construction is found in this American Federal Revival sideboard with French influence. While it is Federal Revival at the structural level, i...

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Maple, Burl

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 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...

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool.
19th Century Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool.

19th Century Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool.

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Mahogany and Blue Needlepoint Upholstered Footstool. Measures 19" in width, 14" in depth and 11" in height.

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

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

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...

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Set of Sixteen Federal Revival Shield Back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Antique Set of Sixteen Federal Revival Shield Back Dining Chairs 20th Century

Antique Set of Sixteen Federal Revival Shield Back Dining Chairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an absolutely fantastic antique set of sixteen Federal Revival shield back dining chairs, Circa 1920 in date. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid f...

Category

1920s Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

American Brass And Wire Fire Fender
American Brass And Wire Fire Fender

American Brass And Wire Fire Fender

Located in Essex, MA

Antique serpentine shape wire and brass fender newly painted and polished. Paw feet and turned brass finials.

Category

1880s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wire

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...

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Maple

Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers

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...

Category

19th Century Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

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...

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Baker Furniture Style Federal Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard Credenza
Baker Furniture Style Federal Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard Credenza

Baker Furniture Style Federal Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard Credenza

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style serpentine front sideboard buffet or credenza In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Mid-20th Century Gorgeous mahogany, with satinwood inla...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Colonial Williamsburg Federal Style Sideboard
Colonial Williamsburg Federal Style Sideboard

Colonial Williamsburg Federal Style Sideboard

Located in East Aurora, NY

A very attractive Colonial Williamsburg - Kittinger Mahogany inlay sideboard in very good original condition. CW was Kittinger’s finest line of period reproduction furniture and th...

Category

20th Century North American Federal Furniture

Materials

African Mahogany

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

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...

Category

1780s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Maple

Federal Mahogany Card Table
Federal Mahogany Card Table

Federal Mahogany Card Table

Located in East Aurora, NY

American mahogany inlaid Hepplewhite fold top card table Circa 1790-1800. Tapered straight legs terminating at the feet in simple cuff inlay. Shape...

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Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Federal Painted Walnut Side Table, Mid 19th Century
Antique American Federal Painted Walnut Side Table, Mid 19th Century

Antique American Federal Painted Walnut Side Table, Mid 19th Century

Located in Elkhart, IN

A handsome Federal side table crafted in walnut and painted in a light brown. The elegant turned legs create a piece that feels equally at home in a traditional living room, collecte...

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Paint

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...

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

American Federal Style Mahogany Single Drawer Side Table
American Federal Style Mahogany Single Drawer Side Table

American Federal Style Mahogany Single Drawer Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

American Federal Style Mahogany Single Drawer Side Table Measures 18" in width, 18" in depth, 30" in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

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.