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Federal Dining Room Tables

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
Stickley Federal Inlaid Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Hepplewhite style extension dining table By Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Beautiful mahogany, with inlaid satinwood marquetry. Measures: 72"W x ...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Kindel Furniture Federal Banded Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Federal or Regency style extension dining table By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous book-matched mahogany, with satinwood string inlay. Measures: 38"W x 44"...
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1980s American Vintage Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Game Table or Breakfast Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style dining table, center table, game table, or breakfast table By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th ...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Jonathan Charles 66/92' Diamet Round 8 board Extendable Dining Table Single Base
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Jonathan Charles 66/92' Diamet Round 8 board Extendable Dining Table Single Base 13" extension boards leaves
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20th Century Federal Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

Vintage Baker Furniture Stately Homes Walnut Dining/Banquet Table
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is one of Baker Furniture’s finest dining/banquet tables. It is from Baker’s signature collection, Stately Homes. All of the Stately Homes pieces were modeled after distinguished English pieces from the 1700s and 1800s. This table was inspired by a table in the Lennox Castle in Scotland. The original table appears in the Dictionary of English Furniture, MacQuad and Edwards circa 1710. This table has a magnificent cathedral walnut field with two borders of Burled walnut and straight grain walnut. The borders are separated by inlays of double arrow patterns. The apron is anointed with Burled walnut and a carved gadrooned mold g edge. The cabriole legs have carved knees with scrolls and acanthus leaves terminating with pad feet. We estimate that this table is 20-40 years old. It is in excellent condition. It has been masterfully refinished in the Leighton Hall Restoration Department. It has a a medium brown walnut stain with a lacquered hand rubbed and polished semigloss sheen. We proudly think it looks better now than it did when I was new. See “Condition” for details. This is an excellent opportunity to own an authentic vintage Baker Stately Homes table...
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1990s American Federal Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

19th Century Mahogany Dining Table with Leaves with Brass Clips
Located in Huntington, NY
Table has 2 end sections and 2 leaves and brass clips. The table can be used as a pair of side table against the wall. Great color and patina Dimension...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Union National Mid Century Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-20th Century Union National Duncan Phyfe Style Drop Leaf Extendable Dining Table. Made from American mahogany with a banded top. Features a harp or lyre carved pedestal base ...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

American Federal Banquet Dining Table in Mahogany w/ Extension Leaves, Seats 18
Located in Miami, FL
From Malcolm Forbes' estate Timberfield, an elegant and long mahogany dining table with three sections, American, circa 1830. The rectangular top above ...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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...
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Early 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Federal Tobacco Leaf Carved Leg Table
Located in New York, NY
Federal Tobacco leaf carved leg table. Late Federal / American Empire mahogany drop-leaf table with hand carved tobacco leaf legs on original brass ca...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Federal Flamed Mahogany Dining Table With Glass Top by Rway
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The 1940s Federal Flamed Mahogany Dining Table by Rway showcases the rich beauty of flamed mahogany with a protective glass top. Its elegant curved legs and brass accents exemplify t...
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1940s American Vintage Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Banded Double Pedestal Tripod Base Mahogany 72" Long Dining Table 2 Leaves MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Double Pedestal Tripod Base Mahogany 72" Long Dining Table 2 Leaves MINT 2X22" Leaves.
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20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Henkel Harris Federal Cherry Extension Dining Table with Three Leaves
Located in Germantown, MD
Henkel Harris Federal Style Solid Cherry Extension Dining Table with Three Leaves Excellent Vintage Condition with crafty inlaid legs. Each leaf is 12" wide. Leaves are securely stor...
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20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry, Satinwood

Federal Massachusetts Cuban mahogany dining table
Located in Seaford, GB
Massachusetts Cuban mahogany dining table Period: Federal Date: 1810 Place of Manufacturer: Salem, Massachusetts Made of: Cuban Mahogany Conditio...
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Early 19th Century Antique Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Williamsburg Colonial 8839 Mahogany Federal Inlay Extension Dining Table B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Baker Williamsburg Colonial (Pattern 8839) Mahogany Federal Style Banded Extension Dining Table (B). Item features a (3) 18" skirted leaves,...
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Late 20th Century Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique American Federal / Georgian style mahogany drop leaf dining table featuring rectangular form with two large drop leaves, gatelegs, and brass castors. Circa early 19th centur...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Round Mahogany Single Pedestal Drum to Duning Table w/ 2 Extension Boards Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Round Mahogany Single Pedestal Drum Center Opens to Compact Dining Table w/ 2 Extension Boards Mint 2 leaves 12in x 36in each with an extended table length of 60in
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20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Charak Lacquered Mahogany Banded Round Dining Table w/ 2 Leaves Inlaid Legs Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern solid teak pull out roll top desk drawers chair mint. Two table leaves measuring 18''.
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Kindel Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Federal or Hepplewhite style extension dining table By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous book-matched mahogany, with inlaid satinwood marquetry. Measures: 80...
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1980s American Vintage Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Federal Oval Dining Table
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite antique mahogany Federal oval dining table. Federal-style—also known as Adam-style in Britain and Louis XVI style in France—flourished in the newly formed United States ...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany Oval Banded Top 3x16" Leaves Dining Banquet Table MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Mahogany Oval Banded Top 3x16" Leaves Dining Banquet Table MINT. 3x16” leaves with an extended table length of 86”
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20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Custom Hand Crafted Federal Style Mahogany Triple Pedestal 15 Ft. Dining Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elevate your dining experience with this extraordinary custom 15-foot mahogany dining table that was commissioned 25 years ago for $48,000 and masterfully handcrafted by renowned Con...
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Early 2000s American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Kittinger Tripple Tripod Base 2x24" Extensions Leaves Oval Dining Banquet Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MINT Kittinger Tripple Tripod Base 2x24" Extensions Leaves Oval Dining Banquet Table 2x24” leaves with an extended table length of 146"
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20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1930s American Federal Mahogany And Satinwood Inlay Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this large drop-leaf dining table measuring 78" in width, 48" in depth and 30.5" in height. This unusual drop leaf table with comfortably accomodate 10+ peo...
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Early 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome late 19th century drop-leaf dining table made in the Georgian influenced federal style. The mahogany table features a delicate satinwood thread inlay decorating the legs and...
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19th Century American Antique Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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...
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Early 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Banded Oval Racetrack Shape Carved Double Pedestal Burl Walnut 13' Long Dining
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Oval Racetrack Shape Carved Double Pedestal Burl Walnut 13' Long Dining Conference Table MINT!
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20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Kittinger Double Pedestal SOLID Mahogany 1x24" Extension Board Leaf MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Double Pedestal Solid Mahogany 1x24" Extension Board Leaf MINT! 1x 24" leaf with an extended table length of 104".
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20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Banded Mahogany Tripple Pedestal Base 3 Ext. Section 157" Long Dining Table MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Mahogany Tripple Pedestal Base 3 Ext. Section 157" Long Dining Table MINT! 2 x 24" leaves with an extended table length of 157".
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20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Williamsburg Colonial 8839 Mahogany Federal Inlay Extension Dining Table A
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Baker Williamsburg Colonial (Pattern 8839) Mahogany Federal Style Banded Extension Dining Table (A). Item features (3) 18" skirted leaves,...
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Late 20th Century Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Duncan Phyfe Style Twin Pedestal Dining Table with Faux Marble Hand Painted Top
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An elegant twin pedestal Duncan Phyfe/Sheraton style dining table, the pedestals in mahogany with original brass castors, the 'D' shaped top expertly painted in a faux green veined m...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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