Federal 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
Early 19th Century American Cherry Extendable Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning early 19th century American cherry extendable dining table.
From circa 1800-1820 and made of solid cherrywood.
T...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Cherry
Early 19th Century American Federal Mahogany Single Pedestal Breakfast Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Age: 1800 - 1850
Furniture Style: American Federal (1780 - 1820)
Overall Dimensions: 30" high x 63"wide x 55" deep
Early 19th Century American Federal Mahogany Single Pedestal Br...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal 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,...
Category
Late 20th Century Federal Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Trestle Drop Leaf Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Trestle two drawer Drop Leaf Table. Measures 56.25" in width with leaves open, 36.25" in width with leaves closed, 25" in depth and 27.25" in hei...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Tables
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 Tables
Materials
Burl, Walnut
Wellington Hall Federal Inlaid Flame Mahogany Console or Entry Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style console table, sofa table, or entry table
By Wellington Hall
USA, Circa 1980s
Flame mahogany, with inlaid satinwood marquetry.
Measures: 4...
Category
1980s American Vintage Federal Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Federal Mahogany Card Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
American mahogany inlaid Hepplewhite fold top card table Circa 1790-1800. Tapered straight legs terminating at the feet in simple cuff inlay. Shaped skirt and conforming ovolo shaped...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Cherry
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 to possibly be a very early marriage ...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Maple
Pembroke Drop Leaf Mahogany Satinwood Side Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic small scale Pembroke mahogany table with a satinwood banded top and one drawer. This piece is raised on tall square tapering legs and the sides are flanked with two oval sati...
Category
1980s American Vintage Federal Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Demilune Console Tables with Marquetry Inlay
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant pair of demi-lune console tables or center table made in the federal style. The tables feature veneered tops with amazing marquetry inlay on the frieze. Each table has an inl...
Category
20th Century Federal Tables
Materials
Wood
Henkel Harris Federal Inlaid Cherry Wood Flip Top Console Game Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style flip top demilune console game table
By Henkel Harris
USA, 1990s
Beautiful cherry wood, with inlaid ebony and satinwood marquetry.
Measure...
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1990s American Federal Tables
Materials
Cherry, Ebony, Satinwood
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 Tables
Materials
Wood
American Mahogany Drop Leaf Barley Twist Work Table with Orig. Brasses, C. 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Federal Mahogany drop leaf three drawer work table with incised carvings, original circular foliage brasses, key hole escutcheons, and resting on bulbous ringed barley twist...
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1810s American Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Brass
Federal Drop-Leaf Table in Mahogany, circa 1825
Located in Miami, FL
A federal table in mahogany with drop-leaves, on turned legs with large leaf carvings and ending in casters. Offers one drawer with original wooden pull.
Note: You should always req...
Category
1820s American Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Federal Period Sheraton Mahogany Card or Gaming Table circa 1800
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Federal Period, Sheraton mahogany card or gaming table with turret corners, checkered inlay around the folding top edge, a shaped frieze with an oval patera, all ...
Category
Early 1800s American Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Lyre Base Card Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice Federal Mahogany Lyre / harp base card table 1800-1815. Original surface with an excellent color and patina on the nicely figured solid Cuban Mahogany one board canted ...
Category
Early 1800s American Antique Federal 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 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 Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Large Honey Dark Amber Brown Burl Walnut Square Two Tier Coffee Table Wheel MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Honey Dark Amber Brown Burl Walnut Square Two Tier Coffee Table Wheel MINT
Category
20th Century Unknown Federal Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century American Federal Mahogany Trestle Console Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century American Federal dark Mahogany trestle Console Table.
Measures 30" in width, 11" in depth and stands 30" in height.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Tables
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Banded Inlay Drop Leaf Silver Drawer 5 Drawers Server Cart on Wheels
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mahogany Banded Inlay drop leaf silver drawer 5 drawers Expandable server cart cabinet on wheels MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Federal Tables
Materials
Brass
American Federal Inlaid-Mahogany Card Game Table, Massachusetts ca. 1810
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AMERICAN FEDERAL INLAID-MAHOGANY GAMES TABLE
North Shore, Massachusetts ca. 1810 Provenance: Bernard and S. Dean Levy, Inc. New York, label retained verso
Item # 401PKI25A
A very ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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!
Category
20th Century American Federal Tables
Materials
Burl
Period American Federal Neoclassical Round Expanding Dining Table
By Cornelius Briggs
Located in Essex, MA
Period Boston Federal mahogany round dining table with four extension leaves (original)
Split pedestal base with four Round neoclassical column pedestal, Cuban and African Crotch ...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Mahogany
c.1880s Fine One Drawer Inlayed Solid Crotch Mahogany Top Console Table MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
c.1880s Fine One Drawer Inlayed Solid Crotch Mahogany Top Console Table Server Petite Desk Sideboard w/ Backsplash MINT!
Category
19th Century American Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Federal Inlaid Mahogany Console Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style console table, sofa table, or entry table
By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection
USA, Circa 1980s
Mahogany, with inlaid satin...
Category
1980s American Vintage Federal Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
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 Tables
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 20th Century Bombay Furniture Federal Style Mahogany Console Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Bombay Furniture Federal Style Mahogany Console Table in very good vintage condition.
Measures 35" in width, 15" in depth and stands 29.5" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Federal Tables
Materials
Wood
Mahogany Beacon Hill-Old Colony Collection Sideboard
By Beacon Hill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mahogany sideboard tagged by the Beacon Hill, Old Colony Collection. This piece is fashioned out of beautiful flame mahogany with a glossy finish and features ebonized columns with...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Tables
Materials
Brass
Kindel Furniture Federal Banded Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Regency style extension dining table
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous book-matched mahog...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
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 Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Maple
Baker Furniture Inlaid Mahogany Federal Demilune Console or Entry Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal style demilune console table or entry table
By Laura Ashley for Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1990s
Mahogany, with inlaid floral marquetry.
Measures: 30"W x 14"D ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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!
Category
20th Century American Federal Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk Dressing Table.
The discoloration spot is under the finish, finish ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Pembroke Table . Measures 17.5" in width close, 34" in width open, 24.5" in depth and stands 26" tall.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Federal Tables
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 Tables
Materials
Brass
Federal Mahogany Swell Front Card Table, Bell Flower & Eagle Inlay, C1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
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An antique Federal game table offers mahogany construction in swell front form wi...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Vintage Federal Style Pembroke Table - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Exquisite pair of inlay mahogany pembroke tables featuring squared tapered legs on casters. This pair of pembroke tables will immediately eleva...
Category
Early 20th Century Federal Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Demilune Flip Top Console Game Table with Hidden Drawe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mahogany Demilune Flip Top Console Game Table with Rear Drawer. Item features a hidden pull out rear drawer with hand dovetail, flip top, nicely carved details, beautiful woo...
Category
19th Century Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Henredon Burl Walnut Round Center Lamp Side Occasional Table Stand Shelves Mint!
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Burl Walnut Round Center Lamp Side Occasional Table Stand Shelves Mint!
Category
20th Century American Federal Tables
Materials
Walnut
1940s Weiman Regency Tooled Leather Mahogany Convertible Demilune Cocktail Table
By Weiman
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1940s Weiman Federal Style Mahogany Demilune Fold-Top convertible Tooled LeatherCoffee Table. Open coktail table top is mahogany. Tooled leather top on fold-top demilune only. Tab...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal 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...
Category
Early 1800s American Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Pine, Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Mahogany
New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A New York flame mahogany federal butler's desk with drop down (side snap operation) door revealing a green leatherette tooled work surface. The interior with a center door concealing storage and an inside drawer that is flanked by two "secret" panels with string inlay and further enhanced by pigeon holes and short and long drawers.
The overall desk presents with string inlay decorated deep top desk over three long drawers in rich flame mahogany veneers. The drawers with embossed brass hardware and the whole resting on bracket feet. Lacking a key.
Dimensions: 23 1/4" D, 47" W, 44 3/4" H
Condition: Please see all detail photos. Various age related wear include one missing tiny...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Brass
Federal Rare Match Pair Of Boston Servers / Dressing Tables
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 Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
American Federal Maple Candlestand
Located in Essex, MA
Circular fixed top with umbrella shaped inlay of exotic woods. Turned support with tripod splayed legs.
Category
1820s American Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Maple
Early 18thC Pembroke Drop Leaf Side Table/Drawer
Located in Malibu, CA
18thC antique New England Pembroke drop leaf table, beautifully constructed. Featuring a long drawer, the opposite side has a faux drawer with match...
Category
18th Century American Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Cherry, Hardwood
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...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Brass
Wallace Nutting Tavern Table #660
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Wallace Nutting Tavern Table #660
Circa 1920's Hardwood Construction, Single Dovetailed Drawer, Joined Stretcher Base.
Writing Desk or Work / Tavern Table
Original Finish and Good...
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Early 20th Century North American Federal Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Kindel Furniture Federal Banded Mahogany Dining Table, Newly 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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Tables
Materials
Satinwood, Mahogany
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 Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front desk w drawers dresser.
Category
19th Century American Antique Federal Tables
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th C Federal Style Hand Carved Mahogany Piecrust Edge Tilt-top Tea Table
Located in Charleston, SC
This is a magnificent Federal Style (or Federal Revival) early 20th century bench made solid mahogany Piecrust Edge Tilt-Top Tea Table with birdcage action. The top is exceptionally...
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Style Marble Coffee Table
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 Tables
Materials
Marble
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 Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Federal tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Federal 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Federal 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 tables, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Kindel Furniture, Beacon Hill, and Biggs Furniture. 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 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 $56,000 while the average work can sell for $2,825.
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