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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
Mid century mahogany game table
Mid century mahogany game table

Mid century mahogany game table

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Beautifully refinished Federal swing leg game table in mahogany. Table is 17" when closed and 34" when it is open.

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Antique Mahogany Tilt Top Tripod Table
Fine Antique Mahogany Tilt Top Tripod Table

Fine Antique Mahogany Tilt Top Tripod Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very well made and finished Tripod Table with fine graining, turned support with decorative spiral globe accent and traditional pad foot. Brass locking catch. Dimensions: 19.25” di...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Fine and Rare Early 19th Century Kentucky Cherry Huntboard
Fine and Rare Early 19th Century Kentucky Cherry Huntboard

Fine and Rare Early 19th Century Kentucky Cherry Huntboard

Located in Richmond, VA

Fine and rare Federal period Kentucky cherry huntboard. Three crossbanded drawers sitting over 6 rope twisted legs and turned feet. Fine example of the period. Purchased estate fresh...

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Federal Cannonball Iron and Brass Andirons, Circa 1800s
Pair of Federal Cannonball Iron and Brass Andirons, Circa 1800s

Pair of Federal Cannonball Iron and Brass Andirons, Circa 1800s

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair Early 19th Century Federal iron and Brass Large Cannon Ball Andirons. Measures 13.5" in width, 21.5" in depth and 21" in height.

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Federal Center Pedestal Games Table, circa 1815
American Federal Center Pedestal Games Table, circa 1815

American Federal Center Pedestal Games Table, circa 1815

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An exceptionally handsome and very well crafted classical Philadelphia Federal games table in premium mahogany with turned and finely carved pedes...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century American Federal Folding Fire Fender Screen New York 1810
Early 19th Century American Federal Folding Fire Fender Screen New York 1810

Early 19th Century American Federal Folding Fire Fender Screen New York 1810

Located in Litchfield, CT

Fine and rare antique early 19th century American Federal folding fire fender screen New York circa 1810. Woven iron screen with brass top. Hinged sides fold flat. Thin and elegan...

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Striped Upholstered Chairs, a Pair
Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Striped Upholstered Chairs, a Pair

Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Striped Upholstered Chairs, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany chairs with striped Upholstery. Very good vintage condition. Chairs have been reupholstered down the road. Measure 17" in width, 20" in depth and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Neoclassical Revival Mahogany Lyre-Back Settee, Kittinger Style
Neoclassical Revival Mahogany Lyre-Back Settee, Kittinger Style

Neoclassical Revival Mahogany Lyre-Back Settee, Kittinger Style

By Kittinger

Located in Trenton, NJ

This exquisite lyre-back settee reflects the enduring influence of the Federal and Neoclassical styles on early 20th-century American design. The double lyre splats form the focal po...

Category

20th Century Federal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Alabaster End Tables or Plant or Display Collums
Pair of Alabaster End Tables or Plant or Display Collums

Pair of Alabaster End Tables or Plant or Display Collums

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Alabaster end tables or plant or display collums. Hand carved highly figured Alabaster made in Italy.

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Pair Of American Federal Tables Boston Circa 1810
Pair Of American Federal Tables Boston Circa 1810

Pair Of American Federal Tables Boston Circa 1810

Located in Hudson, NY

A fine, rare to find matched pair of Boston federal servers / dressing tables with backboard and scrolled sideboards on rectangular tops. The frame has ...

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Large American Wire Fireplace Screen
Large American Wire Fireplace Screen

Large American Wire Fireplace Screen

Located in Essex, MA

Hard to find size removed from an early American house with walk in fireplace north of Boston. Curved back to cover fireplace .

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Iron

American Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid Decorated Credenzas / Sideboard
American Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid Decorated Credenzas / Sideboard

American Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid Decorated Credenzas / Sideboard

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Elevate your dining area with this Beautiful Mahogany Wood Server, exquisitely crafted in the American Federal style. This server is not just a functional piece; it's a work of art, ...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

Handsome And Functional Regency Mahogany Fall fFont Desk, Server. Great Color.
Handsome And Functional Regency Mahogany Fall fFont Desk, Server. Great Color.

Handsome And Functional Regency Mahogany Fall fFont Desk, Server. Great Color.

Located in Buchanan, MI

Handsome and functional Regency mahogany fall front desk, server, entry way piece, great inlay, elegant form. Exceptional exaggerated arched foot. Lovely Color And Patina.

Category

19th Century North American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Satin, Mahogany

Federal Mahogany and Birdseye Maple Lap Desk on Stand, Circa 1810s
Federal Mahogany and Birdseye Maple Lap Desk on Stand, Circa 1810s

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....

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

American Regency-Style Perched Eagle Acanthus Giltwood Wall Mirror
American Regency-Style Perched Eagle Acanthus Giltwood Wall Mirror

American Regency-Style Perched Eagle Acanthus Giltwood Wall Mirror

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Substantial Federal-Style mirror featuring inset glass (not convex) within a deep, gilt resin frame adorned by an eagle perched on laurel at the top and acanthus detail below (ca. Mi...

Category

1960s American Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Federal Giltwood Convex Bullseye Rondel Eagle Wall Mirror 31"
Antique Federal Giltwood Convex Bullseye Rondel Eagle Wall Mirror 31"

Antique Federal Giltwood Convex Bullseye Rondel Eagle Wall Mirror 31"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique gold giltwood convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a round frame varved with and American eagle with wings outstretched and bunches of acanthus leaves, over a beveled and be...

Category

19th Century Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood

Vintage Regency Sheraton Drop Leaf Table
Vintage Regency Sheraton Drop Leaf Table

Vintage Regency Sheraton Drop Leaf Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Infuse your home with the classic charm of this handsome Sheraton-style drop-leaf table. Crafted from rich, warm mahogany, this piece showcases the elegant proportions and quality cr...

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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...

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

New England Painted Federal Side Table
New England Painted Federal Side Table

New England Painted Federal Side Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with decorative back panel. Faux bois top over a drawer with brass knobs and turned bamboo tapered legs.

Category

1820s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Pine

Large 4 Light Court House Lantern
Large 4 Light Court House Lantern

Large 4 Light Court House Lantern

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is the type of early lamp used to light government and bank buildings in the early 20th Century. At 12 x 19 inches its one of the largest lamp globes we have offered. The lamp f...

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass

American Federal Period Fireplace Mantel, Early 19th Century
American Federal Period Fireplace Mantel, Early 19th Century

American Federal Period Fireplace Mantel, Early 19th Century

Located in Woodbury, CT

A refined and architecturally balanced American Federal mantelpiece, dating to the early decades of the 19th century, distinguished by its elegant restraint and classical vocabulary....

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Wood

R&W Wilson Philadelphia Federal Coin Silver Coffee & Tea Set
R&W Wilson Philadelphia Federal Coin Silver Coffee & Tea Set

R&W Wilson Philadelphia Federal Coin Silver Coffee & Tea Set

Located in New York, NY

Federal coin silver coffee and tea set. Made by Robert & William Wilson in Philadelphia, ca 1825. Each: Bellied bowl on flanged, stepped, and domed foot. Covers domed and finials ova...

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Silver

Antique New England Grain Painted Blanket Chest
Antique New England Grain Painted Blanket Chest

Antique New England Grain Painted Blanket Chest

Located in Cambridge, US

USA, ca. 1820s. A charming high blanket chest found - and most likely made - in Maine. Features pine constriction with a top supported by hand forged iron hardware that opens to reve...

Category

1820s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

George Washington Engraving by H. B. Hall, after William Birch
George Washington Engraving by H. B. Hall, after William Birch

George Washington Engraving by H. B. Hall, after William Birch

By William Birch

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a handsome engraved portrait of George Washington by artist H. B. Hall. This engraving was published in New York, in a limited edition of 125 impressions. The engraving is based on a painting by William Birch Gilbert Stuart, a small miniature in enamel, completed in 1796. Birch painted Washington from life in his office in Philadelphia, by the request of I. G. Van Staphorst, Esqr. of Amsterdam. In the small portrait, Washington is depicted in a head and shoulders pose, facing right. He wears a dark coat and vest and a white shirt and ruffled cravat. The father of our country, George Washington was the commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775-83) and served two terms as the first United States president...

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Paper

Pair of Vintage c1970s Slipper Chairs in Cream Fabric
Pair of Vintage c1970s Slipper Chairs in Cream Fabric

Pair of Vintage c1970s Slipper Chairs in Cream Fabric

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Vintage c1970s Slipper Chairs in Cream Fabric

Category

20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Solid flame Mahogany Turned Legs 3 Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand Cabinet MINT
Solid flame Mahogany Turned Legs 3 Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand Cabinet MINT

Solid flame Mahogany Turned Legs 3 Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand Cabinet MINT

By J. Horner

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Solid flame Mahogany Turned Legs 3 Drawer Drop Leaf Sewing Stand Cabinet MINT Drop Leaves are 10" long.

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Framed Print of Two 18th Century Soldiers, Federal Style, USA
Framed Print of Two 18th Century Soldiers, Federal Style, USA

Framed Print of Two 18th Century Soldiers, Federal Style, USA

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century black framed print of a two 18th Century soldiers talking, one in a red jacket uniform and the other in a tan uniform in front of a gate of wooden spiked barrica...

Category

18th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Other

19th Century Antique Federal Inlaid Mahogany Console Tables
19th Century Antique Federal Inlaid Mahogany Console Tables

19th Century Antique Federal Inlaid Mahogany Console Tables

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very rare and extraordinary Pair of Antique Inlaid Consoles from New England and saiid to be from the Boston area. Exquisite construction with D shaped tops and fine string inlays on the apron panels and Curly Maple inlaid panels in the center and diamond shapes on the tops of the legs. Raised on square tapering legs with string inlays. Provenance: The Table Pair were previously owned by the American Actress Dina Merrill...

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Quality  Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table By Brandt
Quality  Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table By Brandt

Quality Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table By Brandt

By Brandt

Located in Bridgeport, CT

CA. 1950's. With the Maryland company label and genuine mahogany label. An elegant classical style mahogany dining table with deep leaves. The frieze and square tapering legs are str...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Pair of Federal Bell Metal Andirons
Rare Pair of Federal Bell Metal Andirons

Rare Pair of Federal Bell Metal Andirons

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine and rare pair of Philadelphia bell metal classical andirons, the urn finials over Doric column shafts standing on socle plinths with scalloped bases and standing on cabriole leg...

Category

Early 1800s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Brass Urn / Wrought Iron Federal Style Branch Leg Fireplace Andirons
Brass Urn / Wrought Iron Federal Style Branch Leg Fireplace Andirons

Brass Urn / Wrought Iron Federal Style Branch Leg Fireplace Andirons

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Add a touch of classic American elegance to your hearth with this striking pair of 20th-century Federal-style fireplace andirons. Each andiron features a beautifully detailed eagle s...

Category

20th Century North American Federal Furniture

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Case Clock, Jedediah Weiss, Bethlehem
Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Case Clock, Jedediah Weiss, Bethlehem

Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Case Clock, Jedediah Weiss, Bethlehem

Located in Milford, NH

An exceptional Federal cherry tall case clock with a brass eight day works signed Jedediah Weiss Bethlehem, with beautiful inlay including a contrasting fan carving above the waist d...

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Federal Corner Cupboard in Early Yellow Paint with Glazed Doors & Barrel Back
Federal Corner Cupboard in Early Yellow Paint with Glazed Doors & Barrel Back

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...

Category

Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Glass, Pine

Federal Style Marble Coffee Table
Federal Style Marble Coffee Table

Federal Style Marble Coffee Table

$796Sale Price|20% Off

Federal Style Marble Coffee Table

By Heritage-Henredon

Located in Pasadena, TX

Federal Style marble coffee table. Oval table in mahogany with white marble top. Carved Federal style legs. Dimensions: 34" x 22" x 18".

Category

Mid-20th Century Federal Furniture

Materials

Marble

Vintage Regency Federal Gilt Eagle Mirror
Vintage Regency Federal Gilt Eagle Mirror

Vintage Regency Federal Gilt Eagle Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a commanding statement of historical elegance with this stunning vintage Regency Federal style gilt mirror, proudly dated "NOV 11 1958" on its reverse. Dominated by a proudly perched eagle, a quintessential symbol of strength and heritage, this piece features a circular frame adorned with classic ball detailing and ornate, flowing acanthus leaf carvings. The rich gilt finish exudes an old-world opulence, transforming this mirror from a mere reflective surface into a captivating work of mid-century artistry. It's an exceptional choice for gracing an entryway, becoming a focal point above a mantel in a distinguished living room, or adding a touch of gravitas to a traditional or Hollywood Regency inspired office. In great vintage condition, this authentic 1958 mirror...

Category

1950s American Vintage Federal Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Early 19th Century Portrait of Naval Captain William Compton Bolton
Early 19th Century Portrait of Naval Captain William Compton Bolton

Early 19th Century Portrait of Naval Captain William Compton Bolton

Located in Nantucket, MA

Early 19th Century Portrait of Naval Captain William Compton Bolton (Anglo-American: 1799 - 1849), circa 1830s, an oil on canvas half-length portrait of a sea captain holding a spygl...

Category

1830s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chests
Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chests

Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chests

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Mahogany Credenza
Large Mahogany Credenza

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...

Category

2010s Federal Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

American Cherry Tilt-Top Candle Stand
American Cherry Tilt-Top Candle Stand

American Cherry Tilt-Top Candle Stand

Located in Savannah, GA

An American cherry spider leg tilt-top candle stand, early 19th century. top measures 17 by 22 inches 28 ¼ inches tall; 40 inches tall upright

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Cherry

An Exceptional Philadelphia Federal Sofa, Circa 1820–1830
An Exceptional Philadelphia Federal Sofa, Circa 1820–1830

An Exceptional Philadelphia Federal Sofa, Circa 1820–1830

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

An Exceptional Philadelphia Federal Sofa, Circa 1820–1830 — With Magnificent Cornucopia Arms This grand Philadelphia Federal sofa, crafted circa 1820–1830, stands as a striking testa...

Category

1820s American Antique Federal Furniture

Materials

Wood

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.