Federal Side 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
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 Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Late 20th Century Four-Tier Mahohany Bookmatched Top Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century Federal Style Four-Tier Mahohany Bookmatched Top Side Table in great vintage condition. Measures 20" in width, 16" in depth and stands 27" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Side Tables
Materials
Wood
1800's American Federal Period 2 Drawer Side Table
Located in Louisville, KY
This gorgeous American Federal period table is a beautiful reflection of the early 1800's. With hand turned legs, unique irregular lines and curves that display a master builder's ha...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Federal Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Potthast Brothers Mid Century American Federal Mahogany Handcrafted Side Table
By Potthast Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A Potthast Brothers Mid-Century American Federal Mahogany Handcrafted Side Table in good vintage condition. Measures 18" in width, 15" in depth and stands 28.5" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany 2 Drawer Work Stand Side Table Nightstand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany 2 Drawer Work Stand Side Table Nightstand. Item features 2 dovetail constructed drawers, tapered legs, brass hardware, beautiful wood grain. Circa 1...
Category
19th Century Antique Federal Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Period American Federal Period Maple Tilt Top Side Table Late 18th C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Period Late 18th Century American Federal Period Maple Tilt Top Side Table with tripod pedestal base and a burl wood veneered top.
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Maple
Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tea Table or Occasional Side Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style tea table or occasional side table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Mahogany, with beautiful satinwood inlaid marquetry, original ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Federal Cherry One Drawer Stand With Inlay American
Located in Hudson, NY
Federal cherry, inlaid one drawer stand, first quarter 19th century likely Connecticut. The rectangular mahogany cross-banded and geometric inlaid top with birdseye maple, mahogany a...
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Early 1800s American Antique Federal Side Tables
Materials
Pine, Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Mahogany
American Federal Tiger Maple One Drawer Stand with Turned Ringed Legs C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Federal tiger maple one drawer stand with original wood knob, turned bulbous ringed legs, and the original pointed feet. Secondary wood co...
Category
1820s American Antique Federal Side Tables
Materials
Maple, Poplar
Antique Mahogany Tilt Top Federal Sheraton Pedestal Base Side Tea Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mahogany Tilt Top Federal Sheraton Pedestal Base Side Tea Table. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: (Flat): 29.5" H x 24" W x 19.75" D (Top).
Category
19th Century Antique Federal Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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 Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Walnut Round Drum Center Side Table Stand w/ Drawers Johnson Furniture Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walnut Round Drum Center Side Table Stand w/ Drawers Johnson Furniture Mint!
Amazing burl walnut wood pattern top!
Category
20th Century American Federal Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Martha Washington Mahogany Spool Sewing Cabinet Chest Side Table Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
"An eye catching turn of the 20th century Martha Washington sewing table. Made from mahogany with three dovetailed drawers having crotch...
Category
Early 20th Century Federal Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Mahogany Oval Side Table W/ Shaped Brass Gallery Made by Baker Furniture
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Exquisite Baker Mahogany Oval Side Table with Shaped Brass Gallery, Fluted Apron, on Fluted Tapered Legs. Table has a glass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
American Federal Mahogany Banded Pembroke Drop-Leaf Large Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of American Federal Dark Mahogany Banded Pembroke Drop-Leaf Large Side Tables in good vintage condition measuring 38" Wide (20"Wide folded) X 29.5" deep x 27.25" tall. A ve...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Nightstand or Side Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style side table or nightstand
By Baker Furniture, "Colonial Williamsburg" Collection
USA, circa ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 19th Century American Federal Period Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and very fine quality classical American Federal period side table / worktable with beautiful, warm rich patina. Circa 1820
Exquisitely hand-crafted in the early 19th centu...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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 Side Tables
Materials
Brass
American Federal Mahogany Two-Drawer Stand with Original Gilt Brasses, C. 1810
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Federal figured mahogany two-drawer stand with carved molded edge top, original gilt floral ringed brasses, interior locks, and resting on turned bulbous pineapple legs...
Category
1810s American Antique Federal Side Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Federal Drop Leaf Table. American, circa 1825
Located in Incline Village, NV
Nicely proportioned and well made early 19th century American mahogany drop leaf table with no restorations and in completely origina...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Federal Turned Legs Mahogany Low Side Table Tea Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A federal style turned legs Mahogany low Side Table. Table has been recently refinished and is in very good condition. Measures 26" W x 22" D x 15" H.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Regency Set of Eight Mahogany Dining Room Chairs W/ Reeded Legs C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Federal mahogany bow front two drawer work table with original circular foliate brasses, diamond bone escutcheons, ebony string inlays, ...
Category
Early 1800s American Antique Federal Side Tables
Materials
Brass
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 27.5" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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 Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
American Federal Hepplewhite One Drawer Mahogany Sidetable Tapered Legs
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal period Hepplewhite one drawer mahogany sidetable. This classic form has tapered mahogany legs, elegant thin solid mahogany top and one dovetailed drawer. It can free...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Federal Mahogany Work Table/ Nightstand Attributed to Isaac Vose, Boston
By Isaac Vose
Located in Miami, FL
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...
Category
1820s American Antique Federal Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Federal Style Pedestal Side Table
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century Federal Style Pedestal Side Table
This antique American square shaped top wood pedestal side table stands on three legs. The legs ...
Category
19th Century Antique Federal Side Tables
Materials
Wood
American Federal Mahogany Side Table with Fitted Interior Desk on Casters, 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Federal Mahogany one drawer side table with fitted interior desk, walnut diamond escutcheons, original four wooden knobs, and resting on turned bulbous ringed legs with the original brass casters. Secondary wood consist of white pine and tulip poplar...
Category
1820s American Antique Federal Side Tables
Materials
Brass
American Mahogany Federal Work Table with Barley Twist Legs on Casters, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany Federal two drawer hinged work table with a ratcheted white pine writing surface, fitted interior for ink wells, original brass sandwich glass knobs, lower connecti...
Category
1810s American Antique Federal Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Southampton Mahogany Gallery Top Brass Drop Pull One-Drawer End Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mahogany brass hardware one shelf end table nightstand.
Category
20th Century Unknown Federal Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
American 19th Century Federal Mahogany Serpentine Table
By Samuel Field McIntire
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality and extremely rare early 19th
century American federal period mahogany dressing
table of serpentine form having well figured top
over two frieze drawers retaining original lions
mask brass handles raised on elegant carved and
reeded turned tapering legs
Attributed to “Samuel Field McIntire, Salem, Massachusetts’
(Samuel Field McIntire who worked in Salem, at the start
of the early 19th century was the son of Samuel McIntire...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Philadelphia Federal Work or End Table in Mahogany, circa 1820
By Anthony Quervelle
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning American Federal table in mahogany with neoclassical form in the manner of renown Philadelphia cabinetmaker Anthony Quervelle. Top offers ...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Beacon Hill Collection Federal Style Banded Mahogany Nightstand
By Beacon Hill
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal style single drawer occasional side table or nightstand
By Beacon Hill Collection
USA, mid-20th century
Mahogany, wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Charleston Federal Mahogany Stand with Original Wood Knobs & Casters. Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Charleston Federal mahogany two-drawer stand with a carved molded edge top, original wood knobs, and resting on turned bulbous ringed legs with the original ...
Category
1820s American Antique Federal Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Federal Mahogany Worktable
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine American Federal reed leg mahogany cross banded worktable with fitted top drawer and sewing bag drawer.
Category
Early 1800s American Antique Federal Side Tables
Federal side tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Federal side tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage side tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Federal side tables made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Unknown pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side tables, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Beacon Hill, and Johnson Furniture Company. 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 side tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $15,000 while the average work can sell for $1,925.
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