Oval Light Burl Wood Banded Inlayed Federal Style Center Coffee Table MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oval Light Burl Wood Honey Amber Tone Banded Inlayed Federal Style Center Coffee Table MINT!
20th Century American Federal Furniture
Burl
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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Oval Light Burl Wood Banded Inlayed Federal Style Center Coffee Table MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oval Light Burl Wood Honey Amber Tone Banded Inlayed Federal Style Center Coffee Table MINT!
Burl
19th Century French First Officer’s Uniform Red Epaulettes
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century French First Officer’s Uniform Red Epaulettes Good pair of French Officers Epaulettes made in Red Silk and lined in black velvet, the f...
Wool
Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Flip-Top Console or Game Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style flip-top console or game table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with beautiful satinwood banding and inlaid marquetry. Measur...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Windsor Highchair In Original Paint Circa 1820
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful American, windsor, arrow-back high chair in original surface. Circa 1820, this chair is in excellent condition with an incredible surface history. The splayed legs are much...
Maple, Paint
18th Century American Federal Faux Bamboo Side Chairs with Rush Seat
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Federal faux bamboo painted side chairs with spindle back and rush seat with cushion
Faux Bamboo
American Federal Style Giltwood Eagle Crest Convex Mirror, Mid-20th Century
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 fr...
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Mahogany Compartmentalized Hinged Work Table, VA Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany work table with a hinged top revealing two flanking compartments, deep centered reeded front drawer with original...
Brass
Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States, First Ed. 1818
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States. Published for the Washington Benevolent Society. New York: J. Seymour, 1808. First edition. 12mo. In original marble...
Leather, Fabric, Paper
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....
Wood
American Federal Mahogany Bow Front One-Drawer Server with Brass Pulls. C.1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany bow front one-drawer server with a one board top, original brass floral pulls and escutcheon, and resting on the original turned bulbous ringed legs, Early ...
Brass
Pair Mid-20th Century Federal Style Canon Ball Brass Fireplace Low Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Mid-20th Century Federal Style Canon Ball Brass Fireplace Andirons Please inquire about the Matching Fireplace Fender and fire place tools set available in our inventory in...
Brass
$1,850 / set
Pair Of Federal Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
With arched backs with pierced splats with small carved rosettes. Drop in seats and raised on square tapered legs with H form stretchers.
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Piecrust Birdcage Tilt-Top Table.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Early 20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Piecrust Birdcage Tilt-Top Table. Magnificent mahogany tilt-top table. The top is exceptionally carved with a piecrust outside edge. The ta...
Mahogany
Jonathan Fenton Stoneware Jar, J.F. Cartouche & Cobalt Flower, Boston, c.1795
Located in Savannah, GA
Ovoid salt-glazed stoneware jar with a footed base, tooled collar, and open loop handles, the handle terminals brushed in cobalt, impressed BOSTON below the collar. One side carries ...
Stoneware
19th Century Federal Eglomise Wall or Table Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
A finely detailed Eglomise decorated wall or table mirror having a glass eglomise panel of a young girl in a wooded area flanked in a Fine gilt frame reminiscent of the time of manuf...
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Federal Style Triple Pedestal Drop-Leaf Dining Table, circa 1940s
Located in Germantown, MD
Very practical Vintage Federal Style Triple Pedestal Drop-Leaf Dining Table. Triple pedestal terminating with antique brass lion paw feet. Original...
Brass
Very Fine Burl Banded Brass Gallery Oval Top Petit Desk Vanity MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Burl Banded Brass Gallery Oval Top Petit Desk Vanity MINT!
Brass
1938 Federal Mahogany Eagle Inlay Tilt-Top Table, Carroll Mansion
Located in Elkhart, IN
A handsome 1938 American Federal-style tilt-top table from the American Museum Collection, reproduced after a Sheraton-period American example dating circa 1800–1810. Crafted in richly toned mahogany, the oval top is centered by a finely inlaid American eagle and shield motif in contrasting satinwood tones, with delicate line inlay tracing the perimeter. The table rests on a turned pedestal terminating in a graceful tripod base and retains its functional tilt-top mechanism. Its compact proportions make it particularly appealing beside an armchair or sofa, while the patriotic Federal inlay...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique A.L. Stein Chicago Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Style Lamp Table
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique A.L. Stein Chicago Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Style Lamp Table with Drawer Elegant Federal Revival lamp table by Chicago maker A.L. Stein Company, featuring richly figured mahoga...
Mahogany
American Federal Mahogany and Inlaid Sideboard
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a small, but sophisticated American Federal inlaid mahogany bow front breakfront sideboard. The top has a straight edge over a central drawer and central tambour cabinet door...
Mahogany
Light Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser High Boy Brass Pulls by Thomasville MINT!
By Thomas Chippendale, Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bracket Feet Chippendale Style Light Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser High Boy Brass Pulls by Thomasville MINT!
Oak
Pair of Federal Eagle Carved Gilt Wall Sconces, Two Lights, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine pair of two-light wall sconce. Each ribbon form in the Federal taste having gilt tassels and bow design with ebonized hi lights. Both depicting a winged eagle in flight. Hard...
Wood
19th Century English Country Diorama Wall Plaque in Federal Style
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style (19th Century) painted diorama wall plaque with clipper ship and American ship painted on back in mahogany frame encased in a wood and glass case.
Glass
American Federal Period China Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
Period American Federal, Possibly Baltimore, library or China cabinet. Mahogany of Hepplewhite form with symmetrically divided drawers in base and upper case with paned glass and ori...
Mahogany
Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
An elegant Federal-style mahogany chest of drawers, featuring a beautifully figured top centered by an oval satinwood and contrasting wood inlaid patera, framed by a crossbanded bord...
Mahogany
19th C American Federal Hepplewhite Four-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fine American Federal Hepplewhite chest of drawers, circa 1820, distinguished by its restrained proportions, clean architectural lines and beautifully figured pine wood with a warm, mellow patina. The case features four full-width drawers fitted with its original oval brass bail pulls and decorative backplates, with a central keyhole on the upper drawer. Characteristic Hepplewhite design elements include slender square legs, a shaped apron with a distinctive central drop and the light, refined proportions favored during the American Federal period. An excellent example of early 19th-century American cabinetmaking, this antique Federal dresser...
Pine
Antique English Federal Brass Urn Finial Fireplace Tool Set with Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Federal Brass Urn Finial Fireplace Tool Set with Stand. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 28" H x 9.5" W x 7.5" D.
Brass
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most unusual Federal period mahogany campaign field desk from the early 19th century. Believed to have been used as a maritime sea capta...
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
Set Of Eight Antique American Federal Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
For restoration. Fine set of eight Period Federal side chairs, mahogany with serpentine crest rails, pierced vase form splat backs, serpentine seats upholstered in old horse hair wit...
Brass, Other
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Armoire Dresser or Linen Press
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measu...
Brass
Romweber Antique Federal Inlaid Flame Mahogany Sideboard Credenza, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Hepplewhite style sideboard, buffet, or credenza By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous inlaid flame mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 66...
Brass
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...
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Victorian Federal Style Brass, Wood & Wrought Iron Coat Rack with Eagle
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Federal Style Brass, Wood, and Wrought Iron Coat Rack with Eagle Finial This striking Antique Victorian Federal Style coat rack features a solid wood top fitted wi...
Brass
Vintage Baker Furniture Federal Style Inlaid Tea Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Baker Furniture Federal Style Inlaid Tea Side Table Circa End 20th Century Dimensions H 30" W 38" D 24"
Wood
$2,250
Regency Brass Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic pair of American Federal c. 1800 Solid Brass Andirons. The andiron are of classical form but are detailed with an unusual Corinthian Column capitol located just bel...
Brass, Iron
"Th. Jefferson" Engraved Portrait, after Alonzo Chappel
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an engraved portrait of Thomas Jefferson, after the painting by Alonzo Chappel. This seated portrait depicts our third president in his coat, suit, and cravat, with a qu...
Paper
Pair Federal Neoclassical Brass Mirror Supports or Drapery Curtain Tie Backs
Located in Litchfield, CT
Pair antique early 19th c. American Federal neoclassical brass round mirror supports or drapery tiebacks. These also may be used to hand pictures. Unusual size - measure 2" diameter ...
Brass
Rare Early 19th Century American Porcelain Pitcher by Tucker & Hemphill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and rare, early 19th century Tucker and Hemphill porcelain pitcher. Of classic form with typical polychrome floral sprays to both sides and gilt decoration. Tucker and Hemphill was the important first large-scale producer of porcelain in America. They operated in Philadelphia from 1826-1838, and pieces are extraordinarily hard to find and highly coveted by American collectors. For comparable examples, visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art's online collection. Simply a wonderful piece of early American porcelain...
Porcelain
Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard by E.J. Victor
Located in Elkton, MD
Federal style mahogany sideboard by E.J. Victor featuring a serpentine front with banded and inlaid detailing. The sideboard offers five drawers with brass hardware and is raised on ...
Mahogany
A.H. Davenport Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Tiered High Console Table, C. 1890s
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...
Mahogany
$2,900 / set
Pair of American Double Lemon Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of American double lemon andirons, having beaded bands around both lemon finials, with turned collars over octagonal shafts, standing on arche...
Iron, Brass
Pair Marble Topped Side Tables With Mahogany Veneer Satinwood Inlay, Weiman USA
By Weiman
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Federal style mahogany veneered side tables with beautiful salmon colored shaped marble tops. The single drawer bowed front with banded satinwood inlay, the tapered legs and ...
Marble, Brass
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...
Brass
Antique American Mid Atlantic States Federal Style Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful American Federal style sideboard with a shaped bow front and darker banding. The top edge has string inlay framed moldings, The figured wood frieze drawer with fine brass b...
Wood
Mid 20th Century Solid Mahogany Federal Kidney Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Solid Mahogany Federal Kidney Desk in great vintage condition. Top newly and professionally refinished and flawlessly working drawers Measures 46" in width x 22" in...
Brass
Fine Inlaid Serpentine Front Federal Style Flip Top Console Sofa Table MINT
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Inlaid Serpentine Front Federal Style Flip Top Console Sofa Table MINT
Mahogany
American Federal Style Giltwood Eagle Crest Convex Mirror, Mid-20th Century
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 fr...
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-Century Federal American Eagle Giltwood Bracket
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb vintage mid-century Federal American giltwood and gesso eagle wall bracket. This regal eagle has fine details with outstretched wings and a lovely gilt patina. It's the perf...
Gesso, Giltwood
Federal Inlaid Mahogany Dresser Chest by National Furniture, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style bow front four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By National Furniture Co. of Mount Airy USA, Circa 1960s Mahogany, with inlaid satinwood ...
Brass
Early 19th Century American Small Fan Back Windsor Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century American small fan back Windsor Side Chair. Walnut with old black worn stain. Apparently once a rocker, modified likely in the early 20th century - see spliced re...
Walnut
Vintage George Washington Bust Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a set of vintage cast iron bookends, featuring the bust of George Washington. These head to shoulder likenesses celebrate the impressive legacy of our first President. ...
Iron
Eagle Table Lamp in Federal Style, Gilt Metal & Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Federal style eagle table lamp produced in the United States during the 1950s, combining gilt metal, brass, and turned wood in a sculptural and characterful composition. The design centres on a cast metal eagle...
Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf
Historic World War I Era Rare Three Star Service Flag, circa 1917
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Historic World War I Era Rare Three Star Service Flag, circa 1917, a linen flag having three blue stars hand-stitched onto a white canton on a red field. A World War I flag h...
Linen
Federal Mahogany Inlaid and Stinciled Top Accent Table
Located in Germantown, MD
X legs American Federal style side table with inlays and gold stenciling top. Good vintage condition. Measures 22" x 22" x 28"H.
Mahogany
Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Two Tier Barley Twist Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid century Federal style Mahogany two tier barley twist side table in very good vintage condition. Measures 18.25" square and stand...
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Federal Style Iron and Brass Fireplace Insert
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Federal Style Iron and Brass Fireplace Insert. Measures 22.5" in width, 11.5" in depth and 20.75" in height.
Brass, Iron
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Federal Style Carved Mahogany Mirrored Display Cabinet by Pulaski, 20th C
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Federal style display case by Pulaski offers mahogany construction with broken arch crest having central carved finial over case having double glass doors opening to shelved and mi...
Mahogany, Glass, Mirror
19th Century Continental Style Giltwood Frame Wall Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Continental Style Giltwood Frame Wall Mirror. Measures 19" in width 34.5" in height.
Mahogany, Mirror, Giltwood
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...
Brass
MINT E. J. Victor Very Fine Serpantine Front Brass Gallery Federal Sideboard!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MINT E. J. Victor Very Fine Serpantine Front Brass Gallery Federal Sideboard!
Mahogany