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American Federal Cabinet

American Federal Period China Cabinet
American Federal Period China Cabinet

American Federal Period China Cabinet

Located in Essex, MA

Period American Federal, Possibly Baltimore, library or China cabinet.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Painted Pine Federal Country Corner Cabinet Pennsylvania 1820
Antique American Painted Pine Federal Country Corner Cabinet Pennsylvania 1820

Antique American Painted Pine Federal Country Corner Cabinet Pennsylvania 1820

Located in Portland, OR

A good Antique American early 19th century Federal period painted and grain painted freestanding country corner cabinet, Pennsylvania, circa 1820.

Category

Antique 1820s American Federal Corner Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

American Federal Flame Birch Breakfront Bookcase
American Federal Flame Birch Breakfront Bookcase

American Federal Flame Birch Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

American Federal Style Birch and Birch Veneered Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Interior. Exquisitely chosen bookmatched birch panels retaining a wonderful patina and color. Dia...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Bookcases

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany and Inlaid Sideboard
American Federal Mahogany and Inlaid Sideboard

American Federal Mahogany and Inlaid Sideboard

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a small, but sophisticated American Federal inlaid mahogany bow front breakfront sideboard.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Blanket Chest, c.1820
American Federal Blanket Chest, c.1820

American Federal Blanket Chest, c.1820

Located in Savannah, GA

A Federal painted blanket chest, circa 1820. 48 inches wide by 20 ½ inches deep by 26 ½ inches tall

Category

Antique 1820s Federal Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

American Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid Decorated Credenzas / Sideboard
American Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid Decorated Credenzas / Sideboard

American Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid Decorated Credenzas / Sideboard

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Elevate your dining area with this Beautiful Mahogany Wood Server, exquisitely crafted in the American Federal style. This server is not just a functional piece; it's a work of art, ...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk
1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk

1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

An early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk recently refinished. Measure 45.75" in width, 21" in depth and 44" in height.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Federal Secretary, Seymour School, Boston
19th Century American Federal Secretary, Seymour School, Boston

19th Century American Federal Secretary, Seymour School, Boston

By John & Thomas Seymour

Located in Essex, MA

Important American Federal Period Secretary. School of John and Thomas Seymour, Boston, circa 1820. Mahogany and Mahogany Veneered Case on Pine Secondary Wood. Two Gothic Fenestra...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Mid Atlantic States Federal Style Sideboard
Antique American Mid Atlantic States Federal Style Sideboard

Antique American Mid Atlantic States Federal Style Sideboard

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful American Federal style sideboard with a shaped bow front and darker banding.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Antique American Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk
Antique American Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk

Antique American Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

This antique American Federal period Hepplewhite slant-front desk is meticulously crafted from warm, richly grained mahogany dating back to the early 19th century (circa 1800–1820). ...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase

Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

A fine and impressive antique early 19th century Federal Period flame Mahogany secretary and bookcase. The bookcase features an eighteen pane Gothic arched cabinet front that opens ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Federal Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

American Federal Walnut Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800
American Federal Walnut Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800

American Federal Walnut Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800

Located in Astoria, NY

American Federal Walnut Chest of Drawers, circa 1800, with pull-out writing surface above three drawers atop bracket feet. 35" H x 31" W x 20" D. Provenance: From a 45 East 62nd St...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late American Federal Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Late American Federal Bowfront Chest of Drawers

Late American Federal Bowfront Chest of Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

This timeless and elegant statement chest of drawers has been meticulously crafted, embodying the refined artistry of the late Federal period, which followed the American War of Inde...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century American Federal Crotch Mahogany Chest of Drawers Dresser
Antique 18th Century American Federal Crotch Mahogany Chest of Drawers Dresser

Antique 18th Century American Federal Crotch Mahogany Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in Dayton, OH

This classic antique chest of drawers, characteristic of late 18th-century and early Federal-period craftsmanship, features a compact, straight-front design built from solid mahogany...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th American Federal Period Chest Of Drawers
Antique 19th American Federal Period Chest Of Drawers

Antique 19th American Federal Period Chest Of Drawers

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The chest is designed in the Federal or Sheraton style, often featuring straight lines and delicate proportions. The chest with four graduated drawers with well cast brass hardware f...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase

Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

A fine and impressive Federal Period Mahogany secretary and bookcase, circa 1830s. The bookcase features an eighteen pane gothic arched cabinet front that opens to two shelves, cubbi...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

American Federal Swirl Mahogany Butler's Desk  New York, Circa 1800s
American Federal Swirl Mahogany Butler's Desk  New York, Circa 1800s

American Federal Swirl Mahogany Butler's Desk New York, Circa 1800s

Located in Germantown, MD

An American Federal Swirl Mahogany Butler's Desk New York Circa late 18th Century to Early 19th Century , featuring three flawlessly working upper drawer, and A Abattant Door that o...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

American Federal Period Mahogany Secretary Chest with Eagle Inlay, New England
American Federal Period Mahogany Secretary Chest with Eagle Inlay, New England

American Federal Period Mahogany Secretary Chest with Eagle Inlay, New England

Located in Norwood, NJ

A handsome American Federal period mahogany secretary chest, stylistically attributable to New England, (possibly Boston or Salem, Massachusetts), circa 1800–1820. The piece reflects...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Primative Federal Cherrywood Low Cabinet Shown Without Feet But Has Feet .
Primative Federal Cherrywood Low Cabinet Shown Without Feet But Has Feet .

Primative Federal Cherrywood Low Cabinet Shown Without Feet But Has Feet .

Located in Buchanan, MI

A primative federal cherrywood low cabinet shown without feet although we have them. Great scale, color and Patina. 19th century Measures: Height 58 3/8 x width 40 x depth 20 1/8 inc...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century North American Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

American Federal/ Sheraton Sideboard in Satinwood, Vermont, circa 1825
American Federal/ Sheraton Sideboard in Satinwood, Vermont, circa 1825

American Federal/ Sheraton Sideboard in Satinwood, Vermont, circa 1825

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

From the Federal period, a handsome American Sheraton sideboard in fine satinwood with two small top drawers and a backsplash over a base with three convex drawers above four cabinet...

Category

Antique 1820s American American Empire Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Fine 19th century American federal period mahogany sideboard
Fine 19th century American federal period mahogany sideboard

Fine 19th century American federal period mahogany sideboard

Located in Richmond, VA

Fine early 19th century American federal period mahogany sideboard with tapered legs and beautiful crotch mahogany veneers

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Southern Walnut Hinged Two Drawer Inlaid Sugar Chest, VA C 1820
American Federal Southern Walnut Hinged Two Drawer Inlaid Sugar Chest, VA C 1820

American Federal Southern Walnut Hinged Two Drawer Inlaid Sugar Chest, VA C 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

American Federal Southern walnut hinged top sugar chest with oval string inlays, two flanking drawers with brass pulls, central diamond escutcheons, and resting on the original turne...

Category

Antique 1820s American Federal Cabinets

Materials

Brass

American Federal Style Hepplewhite Sideboard, Wood and Brass
American Federal Style Hepplewhite Sideboard, Wood and Brass

American Federal Style Hepplewhite Sideboard, Wood and Brass

Located in Astoria, NY

American Federal Style Sideboard, with inlay veneer and brass pulls. 33.75" H x 45" W x 21.25" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Sideboards

Materials

Brass

American Federal Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard with Tapered Cuffed Legs, C. 1810
American Federal Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard with Tapered Cuffed Legs, C. 1810

American Federal Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard with Tapered Cuffed Legs, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American Federal mahogany bow front sideboard with three frieze drawers over central hinged cabinet doors, flanking hinged doors with fitted interior single drawers, period brasses, ...

Category

Antique 1810s American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

American Federal Mahogany & Satinwood Butler's Desk with Paw Feet. NY, C. 1810
American Federal Mahogany & Satinwood Butler's Desk with Paw Feet. NY, C. 1810

American Federal Mahogany & Satinwood Butler's Desk with Paw Feet. NY, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American Federal mahogany butler's desk with a carved molded edge, three upper drawers with original brass knobs, sliding fall front interior desk with Satinwood drawers and pigeon h...

Category

Antique 1810s American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

American Federal Pine Chest, Late 18th Century, Four Drawers, USA
American Federal Pine Chest, Late 18th Century, Four Drawers, USA

American Federal Pine Chest, Late 18th Century, Four Drawers, USA

Located in Queens, NY

American Federal pine chest with 4 drawers and carved column sides.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Federal Period Mahogany Chest on Chest with Original Lion Head Brasses, American
Federal Period Mahogany Chest on Chest with Original Lion Head Brasses, American

Federal Period Mahogany Chest on Chest with Original Lion Head Brasses, American

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A finely proportioned American Federal period chest on chest, crafted in richly figured mahogany and dating to circa 1800. This elegant two-part form features a graduated arrangement...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Federal Period American Red Painted Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Federal Period American Red Painted Chest of Drawers

Early 19th Century Federal Period American Red Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Wiscasset, ME

An early 19th century New England Federal period tall chest in old red paint featuring five graduated dovetailed drawers and retaining original brasses. Molded base with heavy turne...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique 18thC American Federal Queen Anne Mahogany Bonnet-Top Highboy Salem 1790
Antique 18thC American Federal Queen Anne Mahogany Bonnet-Top Highboy Salem 1790

Antique 18thC American Federal Queen Anne Mahogany Bonnet-Top Highboy Salem 1790

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique late 18th century mahogany Federal period highboy, chest on stand, Salem Massachusetts, circa 1790. This two section chest having wonderful proportions: the upper cas...

Category

Antique 1790s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Primitive American Solid Wood Open Book Shelf with Federal Era Design
Antique Primitive American Solid Wood Open Book Shelf with Federal Era Design

Antique Primitive American Solid Wood Open Book Shelf with Federal Era Design

Located in Seattle, WA

Antique American Primitive open Bookcase from the early 19th Century raised on hand turned solid wood columns. This solid wood bookcase has original finish and great patina. Shelve...

Category

Vintage 1970s Primitive Bookcases

Materials

Burl

Travis Court Collection Drexel Cabinet
Travis Court Collection Drexel Cabinet

Travis Court Collection Drexel Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

Travis Court Drexel buffet Georgian style mahogany buffet cabinet featuring 3 drawers and shelving below. Brass pulls. Measures: 36" Width x 18" Depth x 33.25" Height.

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Federal Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

American Grain-Painted Corner Cabinet Cupboard, New England, circa 1805
American Grain-Painted Corner Cabinet Cupboard, New England, circa 1805

American Grain-Painted Corner Cabinet Cupboard, New England, circa 1805

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An incredibly fine one-piece corner cupboard formerly acquired at Sotheby's in 2013 for $ 15,000. The original and beautifully worn surface is incredibly lively with a rich texture i...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Corner Cupboards

Materials

Brass

American Moses Mellen Boston Federal Bowfront Chest with 4 Drawers
American Moses Mellen Boston Federal Bowfront Chest with 4 Drawers

American Moses Mellen Boston Federal Bowfront Chest with 4 Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

American Moses Mellen Boston Federal Bowfront Chest with 4 Drawers and Turned Legs, Early 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1820’s Federal Empire Marble Top Sideboard
1820’s Federal Empire Marble Top Sideboard

1820’s Federal Empire Marble Top Sideboard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare Classical Federal Empire Marble Top Sideboard This exquisite sideboard showcases the elegance of Classical Federal Empire design, featuring a stunning marble top that adds a t...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

American Walnut Corner Cupboard
American Walnut Corner Cupboard

American Walnut Corner Cupboard

Located in Essex, MA

With arched opening flanked by fan carved spandrels and columns. Three shaped shelves over a cabinet door.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Corner Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk
Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Discover timeless elegance with this fantastic American Centennial solid walnut Philadelphia carved secretary desk, a true testament to 19th-century craftsmanship. This exquisite pie...

Category

Antique 1870s American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest
Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest

Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The tall chest-on-chest finely crafted in maple with tiger maple drawers. The top chest has a cavetto cornice over two short drawers flanking a center short drawer with a finely carv...

Category

Antique 19th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Corner Cupboard Circa 1790 In Old Blue Paint American
Antique Corner Cupboard Circa 1790 In Old Blue Paint American

Antique Corner Cupboard Circa 1790 In Old Blue Paint American

Located in Hudson, NY

Very handsome late 18th early 19th century American Corner cupboard, found in a barn near West Stockbridge Massachusetts. It has an older but not original blue green painted surface ...

Category

Antique 1790s American Federal Corner Cupboards

Materials

Blown Glass, Pine

Antique American Cherry and Poplar Mid-Atlantic Region Large Corner Cupboard
Antique American Cherry and Poplar Mid-Atlantic Region Large Corner Cupboard

Antique American Cherry and Poplar Mid-Atlantic Region Large Corner Cupboard

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

This wonderfully displayed, early American Federal period Cherry "Gothic Chippendale" style Large Corner Cupboard has evidence of poplar secondary wood. The handsome gothic-barred gl...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Corner Cupboards

Materials

Cherry, Poplar

American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest, Early 20th Century, USA
American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest, Early 20th Century, USA

American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest, Early 20th Century, USA

Located in Queens, NY

American Chippendale style mahogany chest on chest cabinet with 7 drawers below 3 shell carved small drawers with flame form finials and broken pediment top (Early 20th century).

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century American Two Over Three Chest of Drawers
18th Century American Two Over Three Chest of Drawers

18th Century American Two Over Three Chest of Drawers

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of an 18th American chest of drawers in a two over three configuration, possibly a converted highboy top of Boston origin, with added finished molded top, original bra...

Category

Antique 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Fall-Front Desk
Early 19th Century Fall-Front Desk

Early 19th Century Fall-Front Desk

Located in Buchanan, MI

Handsome and functional Regency mahogany fall front desk, server, entry way piece, great inlay, elegant form. Exceptional exaggerated arched foot.

Category

Antique 19th Century North American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satin

19th Century American Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century American Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th Century American Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Queens, NY

American Federal style 19th century mahogany chest of drawers with 2 lower drawers above dummy drawers having a lift top with replaced brass hardware with an eagle impression support...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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American Federal Period Corner Cabinet
American Federal Period Corner Cabinet

American Federal Period Corner Cabinet

Unavailable

H 86 in W 48 in D 24 in

American Federal Period Corner Cabinet

Located in Carson City, NV

This is a circa 1790 American Federal Walnut Corner Cabinet. It has a warm patina with good satin wood inlays of a primitive American eagle and floral displays.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Corner Cupboards

Rare American Federal Period Mahogany Side-Cabinet or Server
Rare American Federal Period Mahogany Side-Cabinet or Server

Rare American Federal Period Mahogany Side-Cabinet or Server

Located in London, GB

The rectangular top with fret-carved three-quarter gallery with acorn turned finials and two hinges candle boxes, above a pair of maplewood lined frieze drawers and a pair of line in...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Cedar

American Federal Sideboard
American Federal Sideboard

American Federal Sideboard

Unavailable

H 42 in W 72 in D 25 in

American Federal Sideboard

Located in Nashville, TN

Four doors, two drawers, curved lower front with four reeded legs

Category

Antique 19th Century American Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Revival Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard
American Federal Revival Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard

American Federal Revival Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard

Unavailable

H 40 in W 67 in D 26 in

American Federal Revival Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Woodbury, CT

In the spirit of the American Centennial celebration, a meticulously detailed and inlaid, outstanding bench-made specimen. The four crotch mahogany cabinet doors are symmetrically ma...

Category

Antique 1880s American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Period Cherrywood Corner Cupboard
American Federal Period Cherrywood Corner Cupboard

American Federal Period Cherrywood Corner Cupboard

Unavailable

H 87 in W 51 in D 27 in

American Federal Period Cherrywood Corner Cupboard

Located in Woodbury, CT

An imposing two-part 'mahoganized' cherrywood corner cabinet in the Sheraton manner; in original finish with mostly original glazing. Gothic applied mullion arches, stubby turned fee...

Category

Antique 1820s American Federal Corner Cupboards

Materials

Cherry, Pine

American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Commode
American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Commode

American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Commode

Unavailable

H 37 in W 46 in D 23 in

American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Commode

Located in Woodbury, CT

Serpentine case front, top front and sides. Oval inlaid medallion-centered top, of crotch and flame mahogany veneers. Three cock-beaded drawers. Curved aprons and splayed bracket fee...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Federal Style Sideboard in Mahogany with Inlay
American Federal Style Sideboard in Mahogany with Inlay

American Federal Style Sideboard in Mahogany with Inlay

Located in Athens, GA

American Federal sideboard, mahogany with fine detailed inlay on drawers and legs, copy of Winterthur period sideboard in their museum. 20th century but well made, tall, great color,...

Category

20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Period Chest
American Federal Period Chest

American Federal Period Chest

Unavailable

H 37 in W 40 in D 20.5 in

American Federal Period Chest

Located in Bantam, CT

A good American Cherry wood Federal period chest of drawers on a shaped apron and splayed feet, circa 1830.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

American 18th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
American 18th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

American 18th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 42.75 in D 20 in

American 18th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Carmel, CA

Sheraton style chest with four graduated drawers with inlay banding and cock beading about the perimeter. The chest has a curvaceous apron and French foot. Top is one board wide. Ori...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers, American with Provenance, 18th Century
Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers, American with Provenance, 18th Century

Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers, American with Provenance, 18th Century

Located in Totnes, GB

A smart federal period American chest of drawers in mahogany. The top with chequer strung edges, the four graduated and cockbeaded drawers all with later twin brass swing handles on ...

Category

Antique 1790s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Painted American Secretaire
Painted American Secretaire

Painted American Secretaire

Unavailable

H 71.5 in W 43.5 in D 18.25 in

Painted American Secretaire

Located in Chicago, IL

This piece is a work of art. The design and grain painting of the piece is original as is the upper mirror. The lower knobs are replacements, though in keeping with the design of t...

Category

Antique 1820s American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Late Federal Painted Wood and Iron Hanging Shelf, Ca. 1840
Late Federal Painted Wood and Iron Hanging Shelf, Ca. 1840

Late Federal Painted Wood and Iron Hanging Shelf, Ca. 1840

Located in Hallowell, US

Rare Classical hanging shelf, unique to my experience as a dealer for over 40 years, Iron and black painted wood, 31" wide and 38" high and less than 9" deep, having Lyre motif and c...

Category

Antique 1830s American American Classical Shelves

Materials

Bentwood

Early 19th Century American Cherry Bowfront Chest
Early 19th Century American Cherry Bowfront Chest

Early 19th Century American Cherry Bowfront Chest

Unavailable

H 38 in W 40 in D 22 in

Early 19th Century American Cherry Bowfront Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

An American Federal period cherry bowfront four drawer chest of drawers with high sweep feet. Original finish, original brasses and original single-board drawer bottoms. Material is ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

American Cherry Chest, New England, Solid Cherry, Chippendale Brass Pulls
American Cherry Chest, New England, Solid Cherry, Chippendale Brass Pulls

American Cherry Chest, New England, Solid Cherry, Chippendale Brass Pulls

Located in Athens, GA

American Federal cherry chest, circa 1820, beautiful cherrywood, light color, Chippendale brass pulls, nice colonial bracket foot, dovetailed drawers and dividers, a nice country piece.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Biggs Furniture Federal Style Mahogany Banded Petite Corner Cabinet
Biggs Furniture Federal Style Mahogany Banded Petite Corner Cabinet

Biggs Furniture Federal Style Mahogany Banded Petite Corner Cabinet

By Biggs Furniture

Located in Parkesburg, PA

Biggs Furniture Federal Style Mahogany Banded Petite Corner Cabinet 1 Piece Design Cabinet. Signed Biggs which Kittinger acquired later Antique Solid Mahogany, Satinwood Inlay Band...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Federal Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Federal Mahogany Cabinet, circa 1830-1840
Antique American Federal Mahogany Cabinet, circa 1830-1840

Antique American Federal Mahogany Cabinet, circa 1830-1840

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique American Federal mahogany cabinet, circa 1830-1840.   

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Sideboard
American Federal Mahogany Sideboard

American Federal Mahogany Sideboard

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H 38.5 in W 50.5 in D 20.5 in

American Federal Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

American Federal mahogany sideboard, circa 1810. With a string inlaid slightly over hanging rectangular top, two flame mahogany outer doors flanking two flame mahogany drawers restin...

Category

Antique 1810s North American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

American Federal Mahogany Diminutive Corner Cabinet, Circa 1810
American Federal Mahogany Diminutive Corner Cabinet, Circa 1810

American Federal Mahogany Diminutive Corner Cabinet, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American Federal mahogany diminutive corner cabinet with a carved molded edge cornice, upper hinged mullion glass door with three fitted interior shelves, lower hinged blind door wit...

Category

Antique 1810s American Federal Corner Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Federal Style American Cherry Breakfront China Display Cabinet
Drexel Heritage Federal Style American Cherry Breakfront China Display Cabinet

Drexel Heritage Federal Style American Cherry Breakfront China Display Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 1987 Drexel Furniture Breakfront. Features a blend of Chippendale and Federal styling with open pediment trophy finial over an illumined showcase, supported by a lower cabine...

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Cabinets

Materials

Brass

American Federal Mahogany Highboy Dresser
American Federal Mahogany Highboy Dresser

American Federal Mahogany Highboy Dresser

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H 52.5 in W 36.5 in D 21 in

American Federal Mahogany Highboy Dresser

By Thomasville

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Mahogany Wood, Brass Pulls Style: American Federal

Category

Vintage 1950s American Federal Dressers

Materials

Brass

American Federal Mahogany Sideboard
American Federal Mahogany Sideboard

American Federal Mahogany Sideboard

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H 40 in W 48 in D 21.75 in

American Federal Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

American Federal flame mahogany and elm sideboard, early 19th century. With an overhanging elm top over two mahogany drawers with mahogany crossbanding, wood knobs and bone shield sh...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century North American American Classical Sideboards

Materials

Bone, Elm, Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Sideboard
American Federal Mahogany Sideboard

American Federal Mahogany Sideboard

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H 39.5 in W 61.5 in D 23.5 in

American Federal Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Dallas, TX

An American Federal mahogany sideboard with an elongated "D" shaped top above three drawers over cabinet doors and two tall narrow drawers.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Sideboards

Materials

Brass

American Federal Sideboard
American Federal Sideboard

American Federal Sideboard

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H 39.25 in W 71 in D 26 in

American Federal Sideboard

Located in Essex, MA

Federal Mahogany Double Serpentine Sideboard. Well figured wood, rosewood banding on top, bellflower and satinwood inlays. Candle drawers.

Category

Antique 19th Century Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Poplar

American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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H 43.5 in W 41.5 in D 20 in

American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Astoria, NY

American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers, with parquetry inlay, the rectangular top above two short drawers and three frieze drawers. 43.5" H x 41.5" W x 20" D. Provenance: From ...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Sideboard
American Federal Sideboard

American Federal Sideboard

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H 57 in W 63 in D 18.25 in

American Federal Sideboard

Located in Dallas, TX

a Federal sideboard of mahogany with banded edge on top and oval inlay, center drawer with curving apron, with deep drawer on left, deep door on right the whole supported by straight...

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Antique 19th Century American Sideboards

Materials

Brass

American Federal Style Mahogany Demilune Sideboard
American Federal Style Mahogany Demilune Sideboard

American Federal Style Mahogany Demilune Sideboard

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H 36.25 in W 67.75 in L 36.25 in

American Federal Style Mahogany Demilune Sideboard

Located in Atlanta, GA

20th century American Federal style demilune sideboard of mahogany containing six drawers and having an additional four faux drawer fronts. Each drawer features a brass cornucopia em...

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20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

American Federal, Walnut Slant Front Desk
American Federal, Walnut Slant Front Desk

American Federal, Walnut Slant Front Desk

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H 44.5 in W 40.63 in D 20.88 in

American Federal, Walnut Slant Front Desk

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This is a very fine American Federal Period Slant Front Desk of Mid-Atlantic origin, crafted in solid walnut, circa 1790-1810. The lid is a highly figured single board (14 1/4" in ho...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Desks

American Federal Period Maple Chest, Late 18th C
American Federal Period Maple Chest, Late 18th C

American Federal Period Maple Chest, Late 18th C

Located in Astoria, NY

American Federal period Maple chest, late 18th century, rectangular with molded cornice over four long drawers with brass lock plates and pulls on bracket feet. Dealer: S138XX

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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Cabinets

Materials

Maple

American Federal Mahogany Sideboard, Early 19th Century
American Federal Mahogany Sideboard, Early 19th Century

American Federal Mahogany Sideboard, Early 19th Century

Located in Essex, MA

Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Baltimore Federal Serpentine Front Sideboard, with oval and bellflower inlay, the front facade has four drawers over two central doors flanked by two bot...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Writing Desk with Tambour Doors
American Federal Writing Desk with Tambour Doors

American Federal Writing Desk with Tambour Doors

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a Classic American Federal writing desk with a tambour door on the top section when open it reveals small drawers and document compartments. The bottom section has a fold ove...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

American Federal Cherry Wood Slant Top Desk
American Federal Cherry Wood Slant Top Desk

American Federal Cherry Wood Slant Top Desk

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H 43.25 in W 41 in D 19 in

American Federal Cherry Wood Slant Top Desk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

American cherry wood slant top desk, early 19th century. With a rectangular dove tailed top, a single board slant top, the interior with a central drawer flanked by two drawers on ei...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

Potthast Brothers American Federal Style Mahogany Sideboard
Potthast Brothers American Federal Style Mahogany Sideboard

Potthast Brothers American Federal Style Mahogany Sideboard

By Potthast Company

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This is an exquisite reproduction antique sideboard by the Potthast Brothers furniture firm, established in the mid 19th century and renowned for their exceptional quality and benchm...

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20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Grand Scale American Federal Mahogany Linen Press
Grand Scale American Federal Mahogany Linen Press

Grand Scale American Federal Mahogany Linen Press

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Circa 1780-1800, Middle Atlantic States, probably Pennsylvania, the overhanging cornice above two cupboard doors opens to a shelved interior for linens with a sliding tray in the bot...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Linen Presses

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Inlaid Chest of Drawers
American Federal Inlaid Chest of Drawers

American Federal Inlaid Chest of Drawers

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H 45.25 in W 43.5 in D 22.38 in

American Federal Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Located in Shippensburg, PA

While the Hepplewhite form employing splayed french feet in case pieces is well developed, even common, this fine chest of drawers exudes a certain strength that is uncommon in Feder...

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

American Federal Figured Mahogany Sideboard
American Federal Figured Mahogany Sideboard

American Federal Figured Mahogany Sideboard

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H 40.5 in W 75 in D 277 in

American Federal Figured Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Essex, MA

American Federal Mahogany Sideboard. Beautiful Figuring. Probably Newburyport or Salem, Massachusetts.

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Antique 19th Century American Sideboards

Federal American Antique Mahogany Server Buffet Sideboard Bar
Federal American Antique Mahogany Server Buffet Sideboard Bar

Federal American Antique Mahogany Server Buffet Sideboard Bar

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant Federal antique mahogany bow front sideboard with multiple drawers. There are keys in the drawers, circa late 18th century with beautiful aged patina. Original hardware with ...

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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Buffets

Materials

Brass

Period American Federal Mahogany Sideboard
Period American Federal Mahogany Sideboard

Period American Federal Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Essex, MA

Period American Federal Sideboard or Serving Table. Excellent figuring. Frieze reveals two original drawers.

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Antique 19th Century Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Pine, Poplar

American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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H 36 in W 38.63 in D 22.5 in

American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular bowed top with mahogany crossbanded edge over a pair of drawers over three graduated drawers all with string inlay, raised on splayed feet.

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Antique 1820s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

American Federal Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
American Federal Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

American Federal Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

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H 34.75 in W 34 in D 17.75 in

American Federal Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with pinched corners over four graduated drawers with oval brass handles. Bracket feet.

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Antique 1790s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

New York Federal Period American Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard
New York Federal Period American Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard

New York Federal Period American Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard

Located in Essex, MA

Exquisite New York Federal Period Sideboard --Bookmatched Crotch Mahogany Veneers and Solid Mahogany --String Inlay, Tapered Legs, Serpentine Front --Early Clean Finish --No Re...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

American Federal Style Mahogany Sideboard
American Federal Style Mahogany Sideboard

American Federal Style Mahogany Sideboard

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H 39.5 in W 67 in D 26.5 in

American Federal Style Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Essex, MA

Beautiful Federal Style Sideboard, tapered legs, tiger maple inlays. Serpentine front, max depth in middle 26.5 inches. Depth of sides 18.5 inches.

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Antique 19th Century Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Period American Federal Mahogany Sideboard with Original Desk Interior
Period American Federal Mahogany Sideboard with Original Desk Interior

Period American Federal Mahogany Sideboard with Original Desk Interior

Located in Essex, MA

Period early 19th century American Federal mahogany sideboard Tapered Hepplewhite legs with original spade feet Two side cabinets, two side drawers, original compartmented desk i...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage American Federal Style Cherry Lowboy Chest & Mirror Dresser
Vintage American Federal Style Cherry Lowboy Chest & Mirror Dresser

Vintage American Federal Style Cherry Lowboy Chest & Mirror Dresser

Located in Dayton, OH

American federal revival dresser & mirror, circa mid 20th century. Marked "Cherry Styled by Park". Features a rectangular form lowboy chest of three drawers with half cut applied bar...

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Mid-20th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Cherry

American Federal Style Blanket Chest, 19th C
American Federal Style Blanket Chest, 19th C

American Federal Style Blanket Chest, 19th C

Located in Astoria, NY

American Federal style inlaid mahogany blanket chest, 19th century. Dealer: S138X

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal North Shores Bow Front Chest, circa 1800-1810
American Federal North Shores Bow Front Chest, circa 1800-1810

American Federal North Shores Bow Front Chest, circa 1800-1810

Located in Bridgeport, CT

American Federal North Shores bow front chest, circa 1800-1810, well figured mahogany with checked inlays along the top and lower frame edges, four graduated banded drawers with bone...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Fall-Front Secretary in Mahogany, circa 1820
American Federal Fall-Front Secretary in Mahogany, circa 1820

American Federal Fall-Front Secretary in Mahogany, circa 1820

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A Beautiful Lancaster County Slant Top Secretary in mahogany with book-matched mahogany veneer, original oxblood blush finish on interior desk surface and four staggered drawers, all...

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Small American Federal Style Inlaid Sideboard Console c. 1890-1910
Small American Federal Style Inlaid Sideboard Console c. 1890-1910

Small American Federal Style Inlaid Sideboard Console c. 1890-1910

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Of particular note in this attractive Centennial reproduction of an American Federal Sideboard is the delightful size - measuring just under 48" in width, it is a wonderful scaled-do...

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Early 20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Potthast Brothers American Federal Style Mahogany Sideboard, 20th Century
Potthast Brothers American Federal Style Mahogany Sideboard, 20th Century

Potthast Brothers American Federal Style Mahogany Sideboard, 20th Century

By Potthast Company

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Crafted by one of the most well regarded furniture firms of the 20th Century, Potthast Brothers of Baltimore sought to infuse the same level of attention to detail in their works as ...

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Mid-20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Federal Mahogany Drop-Front Butler's Desk, circa 1830
Antique American Federal Mahogany Drop-Front Butler's Desk, circa 1830

Antique American Federal Mahogany Drop-Front Butler's Desk, circa 1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique American Federal secretary bookcase features mahogany construction with long drawers with flame mahogany insets below drop front writing surface opening to reveal storage dra...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

American Federal Period Walnut Nine-Drawer High Chest
American Federal Period Walnut Nine-Drawer High Chest

American Federal Period Walnut Nine-Drawer High Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

An American federal period solid walnut high chest, the moulded edge top above five short and four long drawers all raised on bracket feet. The three short drawers with hidden lockin...

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Antique 1790s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

American Federal Mahogany Sideboard Cupboard Antique Chest of Drawers
American Federal Mahogany Sideboard Cupboard Antique Chest of Drawers

American Federal Mahogany Sideboard Cupboard Antique Chest of Drawers

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A work of highly precise and imaginative craftsmanship, the casework on this chest of drawers is simply outstanding, the underside of the case shows large dovetails locking tenon-mor...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Cherry, Mahogany, Pine

Antique Mahogany Federal Secretary Cabinet Bookcase
Antique Mahogany Federal Secretary Cabinet Bookcase

Antique Mahogany Federal Secretary Cabinet Bookcase

Located in North York, ON

This is an early 20th century classic Federal style American cabinet. Made with the exquisite flamed mahogany and satinwood veneers among solid mahogany construction, this secretary...

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Vintage 1930s American Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Late 18th Century American Federal Hepplewhite Antique Chest of Drawers
Late 18th Century American Federal Hepplewhite Antique Chest of Drawers

Late 18th Century American Federal Hepplewhite Antique Chest of Drawers

Located in Peabody, MA

A late 18th century American Federal period, Hepplewhite chest of drawers in cherry and mahogany with splayed (French) bracket feet and original English brasses, from a New Hampshire...

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Antique Late 18th Century North American Federal Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Brass

American Federal Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard
American Federal Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard

American Federal Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Exceptional 19th century bow front or breakfront mahogany sideboard finely constructed with flowing grains of mahogany veneers throughout the front. Fully developed sideboard with bo...

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Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Federal Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
19th Century American Federal Bachelor's Chest of Drawers

19th Century American Federal Bachelor's Chest of Drawers

Located in Forney, TX

An exceptional quality American Federal Style Bachelor's chest of five drawers from the first half of the 19th century. Finely hand-crafted of warm rich solid mahogany, having a r...

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Antique 19th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Federal Period Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800
American Federal Period Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800

American Federal Period Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800

Located in Doylestown, PA

A Federal period chest of drawers in mahogany with a deep top drawer decorated with satinwood inlay, over 3 smaller drawers on simple feet.

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Very Fine American Federal Mahogany Sideboard, Boston, circa 1805-1815
Very Fine American Federal Mahogany Sideboard, Boston, circa 1805-1815

Very Fine American Federal Mahogany Sideboard, Boston, circa 1805-1815

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A most spectacular piece of early American craftsmanship, this very fine sideboard is closely related in form to works from the North Shore of Massachusetts and the Seymour school. I...

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Antique Early 1800s American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

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American Federal Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the American federal cabinet you’re looking for. Each American federal cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer American federal cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each American federal cabinet bearing Empire or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one American federal cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Potthast Company, Baker Furniture Company and Councill produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an American Federal Cabinet?

The average selling price for an American federal cabinet at 1stDibs is $4,738, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $115,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.