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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
Federal Style Yew Wood Double Door Side Cabinet
Federal Style Yew Wood Double Door Side Cabinet

Federal Style Yew Wood Double Door Side Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

A Late 20th Century Federal Style Yew Wood Double Door Side Cabinet. Measures 42.5" in width, 23.5" in depth and 43" in height. Main area dimensions are 36.5" in width, 27" in hei...

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Yew

Early 19th Century American Giltwood Convex Girandole Mirror
Early 19th Century American Giltwood Convex Girandole Mirror

Early 19th Century American Giltwood Convex Girandole Mirror

Located in Essex, MA

Period American Federal convex girandole mirror of monumental size. Giltwood with original gilding and mirror. New York.

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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Matched Pair Of Federal Mahogany Servers
Matched Pair Of Federal Mahogany Servers

Matched Pair Of Federal Mahogany Servers

Located in Essex, MA

Each with a rectangular top over a long drawer and a pair of small drawers all with wood knobs surrounding an arched apron. All flanked by reeded carving and each with circular taper...

Category

1820s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Kittinger Federal Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Front Sideboard Credenza
Kittinger Federal Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Front Sideboard Credenza

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 server, or credenza By Kittinger USA, Circa 1970s Carved mahogany, with satinwood inlay, and original br...

Category

1970s American Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Federal Style Upholstered Settee
Federal Style Upholstered Settee

Federal Style Upholstered Settee

Located in Dallas, TX

Federal Style Upholstered Settee, Reeded Mahogany Frame with Gilded Acanthus Leaf & Swans. Federal style is characterized by bold patriotic symbols such as eagles, shield-shaped chai...

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19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Giltwood Banjo Clock
Federal Giltwood Banjo Clock

Federal Giltwood Banjo Clock

Located in Essex, MA

Typical form with white enamel dial and reverse painted waist and pendulum door. With key and pendulum.

Category

1820s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Federal Varnished Pine Two-Drawer Drop Leaf Work Table
19th Century Federal Varnished Pine Two-Drawer Drop Leaf Work Table

19th Century Federal Varnished Pine Two-Drawer Drop Leaf Work Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Federal Varnished Pine Two-Drawer Drop Leaf Work Table. Measures: 17" in width closed, 33" in width open and 17" in depth and 29" in height.

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Federal Trumeau Reverse Painted Gilt Wood Mirror Unsigned 19thC
Antique Federal Trumeau Reverse Painted Gilt Wood Mirror Unsigned 19thC

Antique Federal Trumeau Reverse Painted Gilt Wood Mirror Unsigned 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Federal Trumeau Reverse Painted Gilt Wood Mirror 19thC Measures - 32.5"H x 16.5"W x 2"D This 19th-century Federal Trumeau mirror features a reverse-painted panel depicting a ...

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19th Century Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Inlaid Cherry Table
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Inlaid Cherry Table

Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Inlaid Cherry Table

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique early 19th century American Sheraton Inlaid cherry table Additional information: Materials: Cherry Wood Color: Sienna Period: early 19th century Styles: American, Fede...

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Early 19th Century Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Wood

The Pennsylvania Journal and The Weekly Advertiser, Issued June 16, 1787
The Pennsylvania Journal and The Weekly Advertiser, Issued June 16, 1787

The Pennsylvania Journal and The Weekly Advertiser, Issued June 16, 1787

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is an June 16, 1787 issue of Philadelphia's "The Pennsylvania Journal, and The Weekly Advertiser," containing coverage of the Constitutional Convention. The magazine period...

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1780s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Paper

Late 20th-C. Federal Style Gilt Composition Wall Brackets For Plates - Pair
Late 20th-C. Federal Style Gilt Composition Wall Brackets For Plates - Pair

Late 20th-C. Federal Style Gilt Composition Wall Brackets For Plates - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of Federal style gilt composition wall brackets. They have an indentation for plates. They are unmarked and in very good condition.

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Composition

Early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Pedestal Pierced Gallery Tray Table
Early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Pedestal Pierced Gallery Tray Table

Early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Pedestal Pierced Gallery Tray Table

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Quadpod Pedestal Pierced Gallery Tray Table with Brass Paw Feet. Measures 22.25" in width , 17" on depth, 27.5" in height.

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock
John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

By John Nicholl

Located in New York, NY

Federal Tall Case Clock Made and Signed by John Nicholl, (1784-1862) Belvidere, New Jersey Circa 1825 Primary Wood: Mahogany, Mahogany Ven...

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Antique Federal Mahogany Work Table/ Nightstand Attributed to Isaac Vose, Boston
Antique Federal Mahogany Work Table/ Nightstand Attributed to Isaac Vose, Boston

Antique Federal Mahogany Work Table/ Nightstand Attributed to Isaac Vose, Boston

By Isaac Vose

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very handsome Federal work table in fine West Indies mahogany with fold-down leaves. There are two drawers with two rounded columns flanking each side. Drawers have the original turned pulls. Top rests on a square column that gradually widens ending with ogee moldings and rests on quatre-form base with concave arches. Table rests on foliate-carved scrolls that end in carved lions' paw feet with original porcelain casters. Attributed to highly regarded cabinetmaker, Isaac Vose...

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1820s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

A.H. Davenport Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Tiered High Console Table, C. 1890s
A.H. Davenport Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Tiered High Console Table, C. 1890s

A.H. Davenport Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Tiered High Console Table, C. 1890s

By A.H. Davenport

Located in Germantown, MD

A very rare Albert Henry Davenport and Co Two Tier Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid High Console Table, with Solid Mahogany surface and Flame Veneer Mahogany Sides. Beautiful Satinwood...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Early 1900s Carved Walnut Durfee Case Elliot Movement 5 Tube Grandfather Clock
Early 1900s Carved Walnut Durfee Case Elliot Movement 5 Tube Grandfather Clock

Early 1900s Carved Walnut Durfee Case Elliot Movement 5 Tube Grandfather Clock

By Walter Durfee

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite early 1900s grandfather clock is a fine example of American craftsmanship, featuring a richly carved walnut Durfee case paired with an exceptional Elliot 5-tube chimin...

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Early 1900s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Late 19th Century American "Federal" Style Convex Mirror.
Antique Late 19th Century American "Federal" Style Convex Mirror.

Antique Late 19th Century American "Federal" Style Convex Mirror.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Late 19th Century American "Federal" Style Convex Mirror. Carved Wood with Gold and an Eagle Perched on Top.

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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

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Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large American Federal Style Eagle Wood Carved Two-Light Sconce
Large American Federal Style Eagle Wood Carved Two-Light Sconce

Large American Federal Style Eagle Wood Carved Two-Light Sconce

Located in Vero Beach, FL

This wood carved and gold gilded antique sconce features a majestic eagle with spread wings beneath a tied bow. The candle arms are of patinated scrolled brass and very finely detail...

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Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th-century American Federal Mahogany Three-Drawer Worktable
19th-century American Federal Mahogany Three-Drawer Worktable

19th-century American Federal Mahogany Three-Drawer Worktable

Located in San Francisco, CA

This piece is an exceptional, highly authentic example of an American Federal or early Empire period mahogany work table—often historically referred to as a sewing table or beaubrumm...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

1940s Federal Style Genuine Mahogany Pembrooke Drop-Leaf Side Table
1940s Federal Style Genuine Mahogany Pembrooke Drop-Leaf Side Table

1940s Federal Style Genuine Mahogany Pembrooke Drop-Leaf Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

1940s vintage federal style mahogany drop leaf table in good vintage condition with felt lined drawer. Measure 15.5" Wide folded, 36" wide open, 23"...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour
Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour

Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Federal mahogany two part secretary desk, with a dentil molded cornice surmounting an upper bookcase with two 16 pane glazed glass doors with satinwood line inlay, opening to three interior shelves, over a lower case with a cylinder tambour, opening to a compartmentalized interior with central open valanced cubbies flanked by eight fitted drawers over a felted writing surface and three long drawers with flame mahogany bookmatched veneers, line inlay, and punched oval brasses, and dovetailed construction, all supported by four splayed feet. This splendid secretary desk most likely is of MA origin and dates to circa 1790-1810 and is in very good condition, with some surface & shelf restorations, minor escutcheon and surface losses, as well as light wear commensurate with age and use. Includes a 2001 bill of...

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Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Fold Top Card Table Console Table
Federal Mahogany Inlaid Fold Top Card Table Console Table

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Fold Top Card Table Console Table

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Federal Mahogany Fold Top Card Table of Console Table. Inlaid and Crotch Mahogany front and sides. Measures 36" in width, 17.5" in depth folded, 35" in depth unfolded a...

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Regency Carved Mahogany And Upholstered Settee
Early 20th Century Regency Carved Mahogany And Upholstered Settee

Early 20th Century Regency Carved Mahogany And Upholstered Settee

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century Regency Carved mahogany and Upholstered settee. It measures 40.75" in width, 23" in depth and stands 37.5" tall, with a seat height of 16". Arm height is 24", seat...

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Federal Style Recessed Front Mahogany Five-Drawer Chest
Federal Style Recessed Front Mahogany Five-Drawer Chest

Federal Style Recessed Front Mahogany Five-Drawer Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

A Federal Style Recessed Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers. Features 3 full drawers and two half drawers, all dovetail built and smoothly operating. Measures 35.25" in width, 21" in de...

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set Eight (6+2) 19thc. American "Gothic Chippendale" Carved Mahog, Dining Chairs
Set Eight (6+2) 19thc. American "Gothic Chippendale" Carved Mahog, Dining Chairs

Set Eight (6+2) 19thc. American "Gothic Chippendale" Carved Mahog, Dining Chairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Exceptional Quality set of Eight (six sides, two arms) Antique American hand carved and pierced mahogany "Gothic Chippendale" style Dining Chairs with chamfered straight, moulded leg...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Silk Broadside An Elegiac Poem Death of President George Washington 1800
Antique Silk Broadside An Elegiac Poem Death of President George Washington 1800

Antique Silk Broadside An Elegiac Poem Death of President George Washington 1800

Located in Portland, OR

An important & rare antique American political printed silk broadside, an elegy on the death of President George Washington, dated 1800. A poem on the Death of President George Was...

Category

1790s Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Silk

20th Century Suters Reproductions Federal Style Solid Cherry Side Table
20th Century Suters Reproductions Federal Style Solid Cherry Side Table

20th Century Suters Reproductions Federal Style Solid Cherry Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A late 20th Century Suters Reproductions Federal Style Solid Cherry Single Drawer Side Table. Measures 24" in width, 24" in depth and 28.25" in height.  

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Armorial Service of Samson Chinese Export Porcelain for the American Market
Armorial Service of Samson Chinese Export Porcelain for the American Market

Armorial Service of Samson Chinese Export Porcelain for the American Market

By Edmé Samson

Located in Essex, MA

Partial set of Samson hand painted Chinese Export style porcelain for the American Market. In beautiful orange trim with hand printed gilt motif. American eagle in centre with Shi...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Petite Cut Glass Crystal Decanters, C1930
Pair of Petite Cut Glass Crystal Decanters, C1930

Pair of Petite Cut Glass Crystal Decanters, C1930

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous petite pair of cut glass crystal decanters in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Not cloudy or stained. Some wear to bottom edge.

Category

1930s American Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Federal 2 Drawer Huntboard, Serving Table
Federal 2 Drawer Huntboard, Serving Table

Federal 2 Drawer Huntboard, Serving Table

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An elegant and simple mahogany two drawer huntboard server. The rich mahogany with satinwood edge, with polished brass handles. the table with nicely turned legs and brass castors.

Category

1820s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Hamilton Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
Tiffany Hamilton Sterling Silver Water Pitcher

Tiffany Hamilton Sterling Silver Water Pitcher

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Hamilton sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved and tapering body, raised foot, scrolled bracket handle, and helmet mouth. Reeding. Fully marked inc...

Category

1940s American Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique American Federal Gold Giltwood Overmantle 66" Triple Mirror
Antique American Federal Gold Giltwood Overmantle 66" Triple Mirror

Antique American Federal Gold Giltwood Overmantle 66" Triple Mirror

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Federal Gold Giltwood Overmantle 66" Triple Mirror. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 25" H x 66.5" W x 4.75" D.

Category

19th Century Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Cast Iron Liberty Bell Bookends
Vintage Cast Iron Liberty Bell Bookends

Vintage Cast Iron Liberty Bell Bookends

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a pair of vintage cast iron Liberty Bell bookends. The bookends depict the Liberty Bell, hanging from its wooden support, with the famous crack to the bell. The bells’ f...

Category

20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Empire Federal Style Small Brass Bouillotte Tole Desk Table Lamp
Vintage French Empire Federal Style Small Brass Bouillotte Tole Desk Table Lamp

Vintage French Empire Federal Style Small Brass Bouillotte Tole Desk Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Empire Federal Style Small Brass Bouillotte Tole Metal Table Lamp with Shade and Eagle Finial. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 20" H (to finial) x 12.5" H (to li...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Federal Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Armchairs, Pair
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Armchairs, Pair

Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Armchairs, Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Brunschwig and Fils Boscobel Restoration Medford Inn 1804 Hand-Printed Wallpaper
Brunschwig and Fils Boscobel Restoration Medford Inn 1804 Hand-Printed Wallpaper

Brunschwig and Fils Boscobel Restoration Medford Inn 1804 Hand-Printed Wallpaper

By Brunschwig & Fils

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brunschwig and Fils Boscobel Restoration Medford Inn 1804 hand-printed wallpaper. Very unusual paper - it is marked as custom hand-printed for the Boscobel Restoration, Inc. with a copyright date of 1977. The Boscobel Restoration is a rebuilt historic mansion (see images 9 and 10) in Garrison, NY using salvaged parts of an original Federal-period home that was demolished in the 1950s. This is a historic pattern, marked on the paper as "Medford Inn, 1804" and a registered design of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. The Medford Inn (see image 11) was built in 1804 and became known as a well-known hotel located on Main Street in Medford, Massachusetts. The design of the paper hearkens back to Roman tradition of wall decoration, with a trompe l’oleil effect that mimics ornate panelling and stone inlay. As per the this paper was also produced in a brown colorway and is part of the Digital Public Library of America and Historic New England...

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Mid-20th Century Federal Furniture

Materials

Paper

Large Jerry St. Clair Gilt & Polychromed Carved Eagle, Rockport ME
Large Jerry St. Clair Gilt & Polychromed Carved Eagle, Rockport ME

Large Jerry St. Clair Gilt & Polychromed Carved Eagle, Rockport ME

Located in Milford, NH

A large colorful example of a carved gilt and polychromed carved wooden eagle clutching a shield with arrows signed and dated 1989 on verso by Jerry St. Clair, Rockport, ME. Very goo...

Category

1980s American Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture Federal Birdseye Maple Sideboard Credenza
Baker Furniture Federal Birdseye Maple Sideboard Credenza

Baker Furniture Federal Birdseye Maple Sideboard Credenza

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style sideboard, credenza, or console By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Birdseye maple, with carved details and original brass hardware. ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Federal Style Figured Maple Side or End Tables
Pair of American Federal Style Figured Maple Side or End Tables

Pair of American Federal Style Figured Maple Side or End Tables

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of Figured Maple Sheraton Federal Side or End Tables. New England Northshore or New Hampshire form. Wonderfully executed in figured maple. Custom made in the early 20th centu...

Category

20th Century Federal Furniture

Materials

Maple

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.