Federal Wallpaper

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.

Find antique Federal tables, mirrors, storage cabinets and other Federal furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Style: Federal

Brunschwig and Fils Boscobel Restoration Medford Inn 1804 Hand-Printed Wallpaper

$14,300

Brunschwig and Fils Boscobel Restoration Medford Inn 1804 Hand-Printed Wallpaper

By Brunschwig & Fils

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brunschwig and Fils Boscobel Restoration Medford Inn 1804 hand-printed wallpaper. Very unusual paper - it is marked as custom hand-printed for the Boscobel Restoration, Inc. with a copyright date of 1977. The Boscobel Restoration is a rebuilt historic mansion (see images 9 and 10) in Garrison, NY using salvaged parts of an original Federal-period home that was demolished in the 1950s. This is a historic pattern, marked on the paper as "Medford Inn, 1804" and a registered design of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. The Medford Inn (see image 11) was built in 1804 and became known as a well-known hotel located on Main Street in Medford, Massachusetts. The design of the paper hearkens back to Roman tradition of wall decoration, with a trompe l’oleil effect that mimics ornate panelling and stone inlay. As per the this paper was also produced in a brown colorway and is part of the Digital Public Library of America and Historic New England...

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Mid-20th Century Federal Wallpaper

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Paper

Brunschwig & Fils Boscobel Restoration Medford Inn 1804 Hand-Printed Wallpaper

$1,500 / item

Brunschwig & Fils Boscobel Restoration Medford Inn 1804 Hand-Printed Wallpaper

By Brunschwig & Fils

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brunschwig and Fils Boscobel Restoration Medford Inn 1804 hand-printed wallpaper. Very unusual paper - it is marked as custom hand-printed for the Bo...

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Mid-20th Century American Federal Wallpaper

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Paper

Plum Blossom Wallpaper Hand Painted Wallpaper on Silver Metallic with Antiques

$944Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 72 in W 36 in D 0.1 in

Plum Blossom Wallpaper Hand Painted Wallpaper on Silver Metallic with Antiques

Located in Wuxi, 32

If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 36"x72" The colorways in this sections present our l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Federal Wallpaper

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Silver Leaf

Peacock Chinoiserie Wallpaper Hand Painted Wallpaper on Silk Panel

$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 96 in W 36 in D 0.1 in

Peacock Chinoiserie Wallpaper Hand Painted Wallpaper on Silk Panel

Located in Wuxi, 32

If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 3 ft x 8 ft. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Federal Wallpaper

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Silk

Japanese Garden Wallpaper Panels Hand Painted Wallpaper on gold gilded paper

$1,932Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 58 in W 41 in D 0.1 in

Japanese Garden Wallpaper Panels Hand Painted Wallpaper on gold gilded paper

Located in Wuxi, 32

If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 41" wide x 58" The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Federal Wallpaper

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Garden Wallpaper Panels Hand Painted Wallpaper on Gold Gilded Paper

$1,932Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 58 in W 41 in D 0.1 in

Japanese Garden Wallpaper Panels Hand Painted Wallpaper on Gold Gilded Paper

Located in Wuxi, 32

If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 41" wide x 58" The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Federal Wallpaper

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fabscarte Handmade Hand Painted Wallpaper, Bosco

$553 / item

H 0.04 in W 28.75 in D 0.04 in

Fabscarte Handmade Hand Painted Wallpaper, Bosco

By Fabscarte

Located in Milan, IT

- This product is priced per square meter. Please contact us for assistance with square footage calculations. - The lead time depends on the quantity of the order. The absolute prot...

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2010s Italian Federal Wallpaper

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Paper, Paint

Set of 3 Block Prints on Paper, Attributed to Delicourt

$5,800 / set

H 56 in W 24 in D 3 in

Set of 3 Block Prints on Paper, Attributed to Delicourt

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Wallpaper ornament, Juno from the series Olympus, 1826–50; Attributed to Delicourt (France); block printed on paper. Delicourt was founded in 1838 by Étienne Delicourt, a former work...

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19th Century French Antique Federal Wallpaper

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Paper

Chinoiserie Murals Chinoiserie Wallpaper Hand Painted Silk Wallpaper

$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 96 in W 36 in D 0.1 in

Chinoiserie Murals Chinoiserie Wallpaper Hand Painted Silk Wallpaper

Located in Wuxi, 32

If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 42"W x 81" H. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be applied to any designs and any base ground (silk, tea paper, metallic, fabric and etc.) Price There are 4 panels in the listed photo, price is for 4 panels of 36" wide x 96" high, background is on silk, currently price doesn't include any embroidery cost, Accept custom requires on the sizes, background and painting colors, tailored to any wall sizes. Dear customer, please note: For safe delivery, all the panels roll in a strong tube. Please have the professional installer to install the wallpapers, there is a standard overlap between panels, and a black dot marked on the top and bottom of each panel, please check well before installing. Shipping We do our best to process & ship all orders...

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2010s Chinese Federal Wallpaper

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Silk

Palm Tree Chinoiserie Wallpaper Hand Painted Wallpaper on Silk Panel

$1,880Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 96 in W 36 in D 0.1 in

Palm Tree Chinoiserie Wallpaper Hand Painted Wallpaper on Silk Panel

Located in Wuxi, 32

If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 3 ft x 8 ft. The colorways in this sections present ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Federal Wallpaper

Materials

Silk

Fabscarte Handmade and Hand Painted Wallpaper, Batik

$525 / item

H 0.04 in W 21.66 in D 0.04 in

Fabscarte Handmade and Hand Painted Wallpaper, Batik

By Fabscarte

Located in Milan, IT

- This product is priced per square meter. Please contact us for assistance with square footage calculations. - The lead time depends on the quantity of the order. As the name sugge...

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2010s Italian Federal Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

Sample Handmade and Hand Painted Wallpaper

$96 / item

H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in

Sample Handmade and Hand Painted Wallpaper

By Fabscarte

Located in Milan, IT

Our samples reflect the same attention to detail that goes into our wallpapers since they are all handmade. The price for the samples is 80 euros (Including shipping costs). If you...

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2010s Italian Federal Wallpaper

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Paper

Leaf Wallpaper Hand Painted Wallpapers on Silk, 1 Panel

$544Sale Price|20% Off

H 96 in W 36 in D 0.1 in

Leaf Wallpaper Hand Painted Wallpapers on Silk, 1 Panel

Located in Wuxi, 32

If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be applied to any designs and any base ground (silk, tea paper, metallic, fabric and etc.) Price Price is for 1 panel of 36" wide x 96" high, background is on silk. We accept custom size and painting colors. Price doesn't include the embroidery. Dear customer, please note: For safe delivery, all the panels roll in a strong tube. Please have the professional installer to install the wallpapers, there is a standard overlap between panels, and a black dot marked on the top and bottom of each panel, please check well before installing. Shipping We do our best to process & ship all orders...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Federal Wallpaper

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Silk

Fabscarte Handmade and Hand Painted Wallpaper Wall Decoration, Sinapsis

$414 / item

H 0.04 in W 28.75 in D 0.04 in

Fabscarte Handmade and Hand Painted Wallpaper Wall Decoration, Sinapsis

By Fabscarte

Located in Milan, IT

- This product is priced per square meter. Please contact us for assistance with square footage calculations. - The lead time depends on the quantity of the order. The synapse is th...

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2010s Italian Federal Wallpaper

Materials

Paper, Paint

Federal wallpaper for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Federal wallpaper for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wallpaper created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Federal wallpaper made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wallpaper, popular names associated with this style include and Brunschwig & Fils. 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 wallpaper differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,660 and tops out at $11,440 while the average work can sell for $6,550.