Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
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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Mid-20th Century American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Composition
1930s American Vintage Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Iron
1970s American Vintage Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Paper
1950s American Vintage Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Early 20th Century Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Hardwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany
1950s American Vintage Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany, Satinwood
1920s American Vintage Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany
1840s American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
1910s Vintage Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany
1990s American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Paper
Late 20th Century American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Cherry
1890s American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Muslin
Early 20th Century American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany, Burl
Late 20th Century American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Late 19th Century American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Maple
Late 19th Century American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
19th Century American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany, Poplar
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
Late 20th Century American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Cherry
Late 18th Century American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Late 20th Century American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Cherry
Late 19th Century Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Wool
Late 20th Century American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Poplar, Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Late 18th Century American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany
19th Century Chinese Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
1810s American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Wrought Iron
20th Century Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Wool
1820s American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Silver, Iron
19th Century American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany
1840s American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Plywood
Late 17th Century American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Gold
Mid-20th Century American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany
20th Century American Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
Early 1800s American Antique Federal More Furniture and Collectibles
Maple