Federal Furniture
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
Vintage Federal Style Polished Brass Candlestick Small Vanity Table Lamps a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Federal Style Polished Brass Candlestick Small Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 25.5" H (to finial) x 17" H (to light socket) x5" W x 5" D. {3-Way...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Federal Style Carved Gilt Swan And Eagle Carousel Mohair Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Federal Style Carved Gold Gilt Swan and Eagle Carousel Bench Newly Reupholstered in a Blue Mohair Seat
Antique Federal Style carved wood gold gilt swan and eagle carousel be...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
American 19th Century Brass Fender
Located in Southampton, NY
American 19th Century Brass Fender
Category
Early 19th Century North American Antique Federal Furniture
Kindel Furniture Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Me...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Fold-Top Console Table, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th Century fold-top mahogany console table with satinwood inlays.
Measures 36" in width, 17" in depth and stands 29".
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Block Front Carved Decorated Scallops Bracket Feet Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hankel-Harris Pull Out Desk Table Secretary 4 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
American Federal Side Portrait of an Officer
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal print portrait in silhouette of a gentleman in a distressed gold frame
Category
20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Paper
18th C Federal Satinwood Mahogany Carrara Marble Large Demilune Console Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 18th Century Federal Satinwood inlaid carved Mahogany and Carrara Marble Top Large Demilune Console Tables. Measures 48" in width, 22" in depth and 30.75" in height.
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique American Hardwood Candlesticks, Original Bobeches, circa 1900
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique American pair of hardwood candlesticks - lathe turned - original metal bobeches - original wool felt liners to the bases - unsigned - United States - circa 1900.
Good antiq...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Metal
$556 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Antique 2 Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis
Located in Norton, MA
Early 19th century Antique 2 Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis #3 with stylized scroll form rail over slat back, caned seat...
Category
19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th-20th Century Federal Style Crest Mirror
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th-20th century Federal style crest mirror. In a very fine water gilt bamboo form frame. The reflection from a hanging chandelier is what is appearing a...
Category
20th Century Federal Furniture
Materials
Mirror
$720 Sale Price
26% Off
Late 20th Century Federal Style Mahohany Side Table Candle Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Federal Style Mahohany Side Table
Measures 14.75" in width, 14.75" in depth and stands 21.5" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th century Virginia inlaid walnut desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Great period Virginia inlaid walnut slant front desk with a family history of being made in Rockingham County. Nice proportions, incredible color and beautifully executed interior.
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Poplar, Walnut
Mid 20th Century Federal Style Brass Fireplace Tools Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Federal Style Brass Fireplace Tools Set. Included in the set are the stand, a broom, a shovel and combined tongue and pocker.
Please inquire about the Matching pair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique SHERATON styled Mahogany SIDEBOARD / Server, c. 1910’s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Exquisite Mahogany Sheraton style Sideboard, c. 1910. Stunning flame mahogany wood grains. This cabinet is raised on 6 square tapered legs with spade feet and castors at the ends. T...
Category
1910s Vintage Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Inlayed Top Carved Legs Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity Made in Italy Italy.
Category
20th Century Italian Federal Furniture
Materials
Burl, Walnut
19th Century Folding Sewing Table with Yardstick Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A unique and charming piece of sewing history, this antique wood folding sewing or tailor’s table from the 1800s is perfect for enthusiasts who appreciate the nostalgia and functionality of vintage sewing furniture...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Federal Faceted Brass Cannonball Branch Foot Cast Iron Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Federal Faceted Brass Cannonball Branch Foot Cast Iron Andirons - a Pair. Item features a large impressive size, ball and claw branch feet, great original patina, faceted can...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Federal Gray Enamel Mahogany Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Federal Style Gray Enamel Mahogany Bedside Chest of Drawers. Drawers open and close very smoothly.
Measures 21.5" in width, 16.5" in depth and 30" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Federal Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Top Lyre Base Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Style Mahogany and Tooled Leather Top Lyre Base Coffee Table
Measures 35.5" in width , 18" on depth, 16.5" in height.
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Federal Mahogany Pedestal Trifid Demilune Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Federal Mahogany Pedestal Trifid Demilune Table with brass paw feet. Measures 25" in width, 13" in depth and stands 22.5" tall.
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
American Federal Bostonian Game Table , circa 1815
Located in Miami, FL
A fine Boston Federal game table in mahogany with fire gilded bronze doré ormolu mounts in the corners of the apron and original brass paw foot casters. Carving is well articulated and form is reminiscent of Federal Boston cabinet maker Isaac Vose...
Category
19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
1890s Era Solid Mahogany Chippendale Corner Cabinet Cupboard Hand Blown Glass
Located in Long Branch, NJ
1890s Era Solid Mahogany Chippendale Corner Cabinet Cupboard Hand Blown Glass
Measures 44 wide x 93 tall x 22 deep
sides 30 inches against wall
This 2 piece corner cabinet is de...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Hankel-Harris Pull Out Desk Table Secretary 4 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hankel-Harris Pull Out Desk Table Secretary 4 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Federal Eglomise Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Federal parcel-gilt eglomise two plate mirror depicting theater actress, 19th century.
11 ¾ inches wide by 24 ¼ inches tall; mirror plate 8 ½ by 13 ¾ inches
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Italian Federal Style Carved Gold Gilded Candle Wall Sconce - Pair
By Palladio
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Federal Style Figural Carved Gold Gilded Candle Wall Sconce - Pair
Decorate your wall with these ornate gilt wood sconces. E...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Federal Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
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
American Federal Walnut One Drawer Patera Inlaid Bottle Box on Stand, VA C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal walnut hinged bottle box on stand with central oval and corner patera inlays, exposed dovetails, original interior bottle dividers, lower single drawer with oval aco...
Category
1810s American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
1920s Federal Style Satinwood Inlaid Flame Mahogany Serpentine Card Table
Located in Germantown, MD
1920s Federal style satinwood inlaid flame mahogany serpentine card table in good antique condition. Very sturday. Measures 36" in width, 17" in depth when closed and 34" open and st...
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique American Federal Painted Walnut Side Table, Mid 19th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful American colonial or Federal style painted walnut candle stand or side table
USA, Mid 19th Century
Measures: 24"W x 12"D x 24.25"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Paint
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Late Federal Fruitwood Single Drawer Dropleaf Pembroke Table, Circa 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
Late Federal Mixed Fruitwood Single Drawer Dropleaf Pembroke Table on wheels. The back of the table look exactly as the front, fully finished with a faux drawer. Large enough to be u...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
"Georgius Washington" Engraving by Giuseppe Longhi, 1817
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a handsome engraved portrait of George Washington by Italian artist Giuseppe Longhi. Titled “Georgius Washington” this engraving was published in Padua, Italy in 1817. The composition is based on a drawing by Longhi himself, but certainly influenced by the Gilbert Stuart and John Trumbull portraits. Washington is depicted in a head and shoulders pose, with his chest to the left but his head angled to the 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
1810s Italian Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Paper
American Federal Southern Walnut Hinged Two Drawer Inlaid Sugar Chest, VA C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal Southern walnut hinged top sugar chest with oval string inlays, two flanking drawers with brass pulls, central diamond escutcheons, and resting on the original turne...
Category
1820s American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
"Apotheosis" of George Washington Creamware Jug- Large Size
Located in Downingtown, PA
"Apotheosis" of George washington creamware jug,
Liverpool,
Circa 1800-10
The large "Apotheosis" of George Washington Liverpool transfer decorated ...
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
Henredon Federal Flame Mahogany Bow Front Bookcase, Credenza, or Console Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Hepplewhite style sideboard credenza, bookcase, console cabinet, or bar server
By Henredon
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Gorgeous book-matched flame mahog...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 11 Federal Style Mahogany Square Back Dining Chairs
Located in Milford, NH
A solid set of eleven Federal style square back mahogany dining chairs, including two armchairs and nine side chairs, each with delicately carved back spindles, H form stretchers, an...
Category
20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Kindel Furniture Federal Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Marquetry Console Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style console table, sofa table, or serving table
By Kindel Furniture, "Winterthur" Collection
USA, Late 20th Century
Mahogany, with inlaid satin...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
"Washington Delivering His Inaugural Address" Engraving by H. S. Sadd, 1860
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a patriotic engraving titled “Washington Delivering His Inaugural Address. April 1789, in the old City Hall, New-York.” The print was engraved by Henry S. Sadd, after a ...
Category
1860s American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Paper
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
Antique Colonial Mfg Co Beige Painted Tall Case Federal Style Grandfather Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Colonial Mfg. Co Beige Painted Tall Case Federal Style Grandfather Clock. Item features a working lock and key, includes all parts pictured. Very ...
Category
Early 20th Century Federal Furniture
Materials
Wood
Beacon Hill Collection Federal Reproduction Mahogany Planter Table
By Beacon Hill
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A 1950s Federal reproduction planter table by Beacon Hill Collection. The table features a wonderful serpentine mahogany veneer top, elegant tape...
Category
1950s American Vintage Federal Furniture
Materials
Copper
Set of Four Federal Style Solid Mahogany Upholstered Dining Chairs, Refinished
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Four mid-century Century Federal Style Mahogany Reupholstered Dining Chairs. Recently refinished and Reupholstered. Great vintage condition
Measures 17" in width, 18" in dept...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Federal Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Classic Federal 19th C. Carved And Gilt Two-part Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic two- part Federal mirror with tall carved and gilt turned supports and corner rosettes for the surround. A slim bar separates the mirror.
Dimensions: H. 36", W. 20 1/4", D...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Vintage Beacon Hill Federal Small Mahogany Dropleaf Pembroke End Tables - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Beacon Hill Federal Style Small Mahogany Dropleaf Pembroke End Tables with Pencil Inlay and Single Dovetailed Drawer - a Pair. Circa Early 2...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
1930s Federal Style Mahogany and Crewel Upholstered Settee
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Federal Style Mahogany and Crewel Upholstered Settee in good condition.
Measures 44" in width, 24" in depth 38" in height. Seat height is 17" and arm height is 27". Seat inte...
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
American Queen Anne Curly Maple Drop Leaf Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive early Federal Queen Anne Curly Maple Drop leaf table with a great aged color and patina on an older refinished surface. Looks ...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Maple
Federal Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany Wall Mirror C. 20th
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Federal Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany Wall Mirror C. 20th
Measures - 50"h x 29"w x 2"d
Category
20th Century Federal Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Crotch Mahogany Pie Crust Turned Tripod Base Brass Claw Feet Lamp Table MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Crotch Mahogany Pie Crust Turned Tripod Base Brass Claw Feet Lamp Side Center Occasional Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
From Slatoff Estate. Walnut. 2piece. Top has 2 glass doors containing 2 shelves. Bottom has 5 dovetail drawers and drop down door with fitted interior. 98 3/4" h x 41 7/8" w x 22 1/2...
Category
1870s American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Set Of Seven Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A set of very well made and solid feeling Shield Back dining chairs with mahogany frames and custom upholstery. The frames have a graceful back splat with a feather crest and side ta...
Category
20th Century Federal Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Chest of Drawers Chiffonniere Flamed Mahogany on Oak 19th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large antique chest of drawers of very high quality, chiffonnière from the first half of the 19th century. The cabinet has a beautiful patina of age and use, with character...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Henredon Nesting Tables
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1960s Vintage Federal Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$896 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Early 19th Century Fall-Front Desk
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome and functional Regency mahogany fall front desk, server, entry way piece, great inlay, elegant form. Exceptional exaggerated arched foot.
Category
19th Century North American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Satin
Virginia MetalCrafters Federal Style Polished Brass and Steel Fire Tool Set
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite set of Federal Style Polished Brass and polished stee Fireplace Tool Set by Virginia MetalCrafters. Excellent vintage condition. Cast brass polished and polished steel....
Category
20th Century American Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Early American Federal Period Flame Mahogany Antique Wash Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and stunning Federal period (1789-1823) early American flame mahogany wash stand. circa 1810
Exquisitely hand-crafted in the Northeastern United States in the early 19th cent...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.
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