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Antique Federal Chairs

Set Eight (6+2) 19thc. American "Gothic Chippendale" Carved Mahog, Dining Chairs
Set Eight (6+2) 19thc. American "Gothic Chippendale" Carved Mahog, Dining Chairs

Set Eight (6+2) 19thc. American "Gothic Chippendale" Carved Mahog, Dining Chairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Please note the images without the seat showing the construction reminiscent of period Federal chairs. Wonderful dense mahogany.

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Mid-19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Federal Style Chairs, circa 1890-1910
Pair of Antique Federal Style Chairs, circa 1890-1910

Pair of Antique Federal Style Chairs, circa 1890-1910

Located in New Orleans, LA

Set of antique Federal style chairs, circa 1890-1910 EDC016.

Category

Late 19th Century Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Style Shield Back Chairs with Faux Tortoise Leather Seats, pair
Federal Style Shield Back Chairs with Faux Tortoise Leather Seats, pair

Federal Style Shield Back Chairs with Faux Tortoise Leather Seats, pair

Located in Wichita, KS

A refined pair of Federal style shield back armchairs featuring elegant proportions and classic neoclassical detailing.

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Early 20th Century Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair Of Federal Mahogany Side Chairs
Pair Of Federal Mahogany Side Chairs

Pair Of Federal Mahogany Side Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

With arched backs with pierced splats with small carved rosettes. Drop in seats and raised on square tapered legs with H form stretchers.

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of American Federal Painted Side Chairs
Pair of American Federal Painted Side Chairs

Pair of American Federal Painted Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Federal faux bamboo painted side chairs with spindle back and rush seat with cushion

Category

18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo

18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair
18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair

18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair

Located in Southampton, NY

18th century federal Hepplewhite lolling chair, Massachusetts, Probably Boston or North Shore, Circa 1790 Primary wood: Mahogany Secondary wood: Maple, pine Covered in textured and s...

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Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 American Federal Hitchcock Side Chairs
Set of 6 American Federal Hitchcock Side Chairs

Set of 6 American Federal Hitchcock Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 6 American Federal Hitchcock style black painted side chairs with floral decoration on back.

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18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Set of 4 American Federal Tiger Maple Side Chairs
Set of 4 American Federal Tiger Maple Side Chairs

Set of 4 American Federal Tiger Maple Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 American Country Federal style (19th Cent) tiger maple side chairs with a stretcher and rush seat

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set Of Eight Antique American Federal Dining Chairs
Set Of Eight Antique American Federal Dining Chairs

Set Of Eight Antique American Federal Dining Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Despite the wear, the chairs retain an admirable Federal form and presentation.

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Brass, Other

American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Fruitful Bounty Basket
American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Fruitful Bounty Basket

American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Fruitful Bounty Basket

Located in Austin, TX

Note: There is a matching chair available with Federal Eagle stenciling - See last photo and enquire.

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Eagle and Stars
American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Eagle and Stars

American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Eagle and Stars

Located in Austin, TX

A fine American captain's chair featuring the traditional Federal-style stenciled details on a Windsor chair style frame - a low-back armchair with a curved, horseshoe-shaped crest r...

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Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Antique English Federal Hepplewhite Caned Side Chairs
Pair of Antique English Federal Hepplewhite Caned Side Chairs

Pair of Antique English Federal Hepplewhite Caned Side Chairs

Located in Lancaster, PA

This is a wonderful pair of English Hepplewhite side chairs, dating to the 19th century. They are hand-painted and have lovely hand-caned seats, featuring a Vienna Braid pattern. ...

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Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

Pair Federal Style Mahogany and Maple with Cane Seat Side Chairs
Pair Federal Style Mahogany and Maple with Cane Seat Side Chairs

Pair Federal Style Mahogany and Maple with Cane Seat Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair Federal Style Mahogany back and Maple Frame with Cane Seat Side Chairs.

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Antique Pair of Federal Birch Wood Dinning Charis
Antique Pair of Federal Birch Wood Dinning Charis

Antique Pair of Federal Birch Wood Dinning Charis

Located in Norton, MA

Early 19th Century Antique Pair of Federal Biech Wood Dinning Charis with stylized scroll form rail over slat back, caned seats, and splay legs, c1830. Measures- 33.5''H x 17.5''W...

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19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Late Federal Dining Chairs
Set of Four Late Federal Dining Chairs

Set of Four Late Federal Dining Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Late federal period Provincial style, French Charles X period influence with cane seat. Hickory and Cherry veneer on backrest panel.

Category

Early 19th Century American Charles X Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Hickory

Antique Four Federal Tiger Maple Slat Back & Cane Seat Dinning Charis
Antique Four Federal Tiger Maple Slat Back & Cane Seat Dinning Charis

Antique Four Federal Tiger Maple Slat Back & Cane Seat Dinning Charis

Located in Norton, MA

Early 19th Century Four Antique Federal Tiger Maple Slat Back & Cane Seat Dinning Charis with stylized scroll form rail over slat back, caned seats, and splay legs, c1830. Measure...

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis
Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis

Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis

Located in Norton, MA

Early 19th Century Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis with stylized form, caned seats, and splay legs, c1830. Measures- 33.5''H x 17.5''W x ...

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19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Eight Bench Made Dining Chairs Federal/Hepplewhite Revival Style
Eight Bench Made Dining Chairs Federal/Hepplewhite Revival Style

Eight Bench Made Dining Chairs Federal/Hepplewhite Revival Style

Located in Round Top, TX

A refined set of eight bench-made dining chairs, executed in a classic early 20th century interpretation of the Federal / Hepplewhite taste, distinguished by their elegant shield-for...

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Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis #2
Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis #2

Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis #2

Located in Norton, MA

Early 19th Century Antique Pair of Federal Tiger Maple & Bird's Eye Cane Seat Dinning Charis with stylized scroll form rail over slat back, caned seats, and splay legs, c1830. Mea...

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Leopard Pattern Federal Chippendale 19th Century Mahogany Side Chairs
Pair of Leopard Pattern Federal Chippendale 19th Century Mahogany Side Chairs

Pair of Leopard Pattern Federal Chippendale 19th Century Mahogany Side Chairs

Located in Lomita, CA

They were produced in the late 19th Century, transitional Chippendale Federal style chairs. The mahogany patina has developed over time to the deepest tone.

Category

Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century American New England Fan Back Maple Windsor Arm Chair 1780
Antique 18th Century American New England Fan Back Maple Windsor Arm Chair 1780

Antique 18th Century American New England Fan Back Maple Windsor Arm Chair 1780

Located in Portland, OR

A very handsome late 1700s maple windsor armchair from the Federal period, the chair having a fan shaped back with plain spindles connecting to the seat through a continuous armrail,...

Category

1780s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Maple

19c Shield Back Inlaid Mahogany Chairs (Pair)
19c Shield Back Inlaid Mahogany Chairs (Pair)

19c Shield Back Inlaid Mahogany Chairs (Pair)

Located in Houston, TX

A pretty pair of Federal Inlaid Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs, 19th century.

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Hand Painted Hitchcock Rush Seat Chairs - Set of 2
Vintage Hand Painted Hitchcock Rush Seat Chairs - Set of 2

Vintage Hand Painted Hitchcock Rush Seat Chairs - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Featuring the iconic Federal silhouette, each chair is finished in a deep, dark wood wash and adorned with intricate, hand-stenciled gold-leaf motifs depicting classical floral arran...

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Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Salon Chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Gold from 1890
French Salon Chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Gold from 1890

French Salon Chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Gold from 1890

Located in Berlin, DE

French salon chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, gold. 4 Exclusive French salon chairs from the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, the official residence of the Federal President o...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Beech

Windsor Highchair In Original Paint Circa 1820
Windsor Highchair In Original Paint Circa 1820

Windsor Highchair In Original Paint Circa 1820

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful American, windsor, arrow-back high chair in original surface. Circa 1820, this chair is in excellent condition with an incredible surface history. The splayed legs are much...

Category

1820s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Maple, Paint

Antique Pair Federal Revival Shield Back Armchairs 20th Century
Antique Pair Federal Revival Shield Back Armchairs 20th Century

Antique Pair Federal Revival Shield Back Armchairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an absolutely fantastic antique pair of Federal Revival shield back arm chairs, Circa 1920 in date.

Category

Early 20th Century English Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany “Martha Washington” Lolling Armchair ca. 1800
American Federal Mahogany “Martha Washington” Lolling Armchair ca. 1800

American Federal Mahogany “Martha Washington” Lolling Armchair ca. 1800

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Dean Levy, Inc. of New York in 1966 Item # 401JNI25P An incredibly fine American Hepplewhite lolling chair from the Federal period, this exquisite chair features a dense-grained mah...

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19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Late 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany and Upholstered Armchair Desk Chair
Late 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany and Upholstered Armchair Desk Chair

Late 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany and Upholstered Armchair Desk Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Late 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany and Upholstered Armchair Desk Chair Measures 25.5" in width, 23" in depth and 44.5" in height. Seat height is 20" and arm height is 27.5". ...

Category

Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Set of Eight Federal Chairs
Set of Eight Federal Chairs

Set of Eight Federal Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Assembled set of eight Federal and Federal-style carved mahogany shield-back chairs circa 1800 & circa 1900 Four period chairs and four of a later date, each with arched molded cr...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Shieldback Side Chair with Lambskin and Brass Nails
Federal Shieldback Side Chair with Lambskin and Brass Nails

Federal Shieldback Side Chair with Lambskin and Brass Nails

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an American Shield Back Federal Chair in the Baltimore style. The shield back, inlay, and legs are of Baltimore, MD.

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Diminutive Federal Sheraton Wing Chair, New England, circa 1800-1810
Diminutive Federal Sheraton Wing Chair, New England, circa 1800-1810

Diminutive Federal Sheraton Wing Chair, New England, circa 1800-1810

Located in Providence, RI

You might say the barrel back is Hepplewhite because of the square tapered legs, but they're both examples of small-scale furniture of the Federal period. These early Federal cha...

Category

Early 1800s American Sheraton Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Style Wing Chair
Federal Style Wing Chair

Federal Style Wing Chair

Unavailable

H 27 in W 32 in D 27 in

Federal Style Wing Chair

Located in Stamford, CT

Federal style wing chair in blue flame stitch upholstery.

Category

Early 20th Century English Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Federal Painted Child's Windsor Chair, Early 19th Century
American Federal Painted Child's Windsor Chair, Early 19th Century

American Federal Painted Child's Windsor Chair, Early 19th Century

Located in Hallowell, US

New England rod back Child's Windsor side chair, with original surface.

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Ash, Maple

Centennial "Federal" Wing Chair
Centennial "Federal" Wing Chair

Centennial "Federal" Wing Chair

Unavailable

H 43 in W 31 in D 30 in

Centennial "Federal" Wing Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fashioned with tapered mahogany legs, terminating in brass castors, and appointed with a rich chinoiserie fabric.

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Regency Federal Scroll Arm Chair
Rare Regency Federal Scroll Arm Chair

Rare Regency Federal Scroll Arm Chair

Unavailable

H 38 in W 22.5 in D 25 in

Rare Regency Federal Scroll Arm Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An American Federal Lolling Chair with exquisite lines. The bold square back has a slight turning at the crest rail, while the arms sweep gracefully to the front of the chair, with ...

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of American Walnut Federal Side Chairs
Pair of American Walnut Federal Side Chairs

Pair of American Walnut Federal Side Chairs

Unavailable

H 34 in W 19.5 in D 16 in

Pair of American Walnut Federal Side Chairs

By Anthony Baratta

Located in New York City, NY

Pair of American walnut Federal side chairs. Newly upholstered slip seats in Lee Jofa- Diamond Baratta Tartan fabric.

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19th Century American Antique Federal Chairs

Set of Four Mahogany Queen Anne Side Chairs, circa 1740-1760
Set of Four Mahogany Queen Anne Side Chairs, circa 1740-1760

Set of Four Mahogany Queen Anne Side Chairs, circa 1740-1760

Unavailable

H 36.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

Set of Four Mahogany Queen Anne Side Chairs, circa 1740-1760

Located in Providence, RI

These are a very finely sculptured set of Queen Anne chairs, but at first blush, one might think this is a later variant of the fiddle back Federal chairs we see at the turn of the 1...

Category

18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Seven Federal Ribbon-Back Side Chairs
Set of Seven Federal Ribbon-Back Side Chairs

Set of Seven Federal Ribbon-Back Side Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Seven Federal mahogany ribbon-back side chairs probably maryland, circa 1800 Each with four arched pierced slats on molded seat rail, square turned legs joined by stretchers.

Category

Early 1800s American Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Classical Federal Upholstered Armchair, Mahogany, New York
Rare Classical Federal Upholstered Armchair, Mahogany, New York

Rare Classical Federal Upholstered Armchair, Mahogany, New York

Located in Providence, RI

Sofas of this form are relatively common compared to the armchair, which is almost never seen. It has its original casters and we have opened one of the panels in the back, evidencin...

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Sheraton-Federal Mahogany Wing Chair, New York, circa 1800 Duncan Phyfe Workshop
Sheraton-Federal Mahogany Wing Chair, New York, circa 1800 Duncan Phyfe Workshop

Sheraton-Federal Mahogany Wing Chair, New York, circa 1800 Duncan Phyfe Workshop

Located in Providence, RI

This example has a profound serpentine-shaped crest rail with outward-rolled arms which terminate in incurvated supports. A straight-front seat rail supports finely turned and reeded...

Category

Early 1800s American Sheraton Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

American 'Sack Back' Windsor Chair with Provenance, 18th Century, Connecticut
American 'Sack Back' Windsor Chair with Provenance, 18th Century, Connecticut

American 'Sack Back' Windsor Chair with Provenance, 18th Century, Connecticut

Located in Totnes, GB

A wonderful example of an 18th century American ‘sack back’ Windsor armchair. Made from hickory, maple and poplar. I really like American chairs as they just have a bit more ‘expre...

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1780s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Maple, Poplar

Set of Eight New England Curly Maple Dining Chairs
Set of Eight New England Curly Maple Dining Chairs

Set of Eight New England Curly Maple Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 33 in W 17.25 in D 19.75 in

Set of Eight New England Curly Maple Dining Chairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A set of eight American Federal period dining chairs, ca. 1815-1820, with a distinctive bull’e eye carved rondel within the shaped backsplats.

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of Six Painted and Decorated Side Chairs
Set of Six Painted and Decorated Side Chairs

Set of Six Painted and Decorated Side Chairs

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 16 in D 15 in

Set of Six Painted and Decorated Side Chairs

Located in Providence, RI

This painted set has its original paint and has no breaks or alterations. It was carefully used, as the wear marks here and there show a degree of charm developed through the years. ...

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19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Rare and Fine Set of Six Carved Mahogany Chairs by Samuel Mcintire of Salem Mass
Rare and Fine Set of Six Carved Mahogany Chairs by Samuel Mcintire of Salem Mass

Rare and Fine Set of Six Carved Mahogany Chairs by Samuel Mcintire of Salem Mass

By Samuel Field McIntire

Located in Woodbury, CT

A very rare set of six Massachussetts mahogany Hepplewhite period chairs carved by Samuel McIntire. The crests with punchwork backgrounds are relief carved with baskets of fruit and ...

Category

Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Pair of Painted Side Chairs, circa 1830
Pair of Painted Side Chairs, circa 1830

Pair of Painted Side Chairs, circa 1830

Unavailable

H 34.25 in W 15 in D 15 in

Pair of Painted Side Chairs, circa 1830

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of paint decorated tablet top Federal Windsor arrowback side chairs, attributed to chairmaker, E.

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19th Century American Country Antique Federal Chairs

Fine Federal Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair, MA, circa 1800
Fine Federal Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair, MA, circa 1800

Fine Federal Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair, MA, circa 1800

Unavailable

H 42.75 in W 22.5 in D 23.5 in

Fine Federal Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair, MA, circa 1800

Located in Providence, RI

Many of this form have condition issues. This chair is in absolutely perfect condition: see the “bones” of the chair.

Category

Early 1800s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, Portsmouth, NH, circa 1820-1830
Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, Portsmouth, NH, circa 1820-1830

Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, Portsmouth, NH, circa 1820-1830

Located in Providence, RI

There is a grouping of these large lolling chairs that came out of Portsmouth, and comparison will show that this is one of the best. The arms are beautifully molded, in addition to ...

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19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, North Shore, Massachusetts, circa 1800
Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, North Shore, Massachusetts, circa 1800

Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, North Shore, Massachusetts, circa 1800

Located in Woodbury, CT

The yellow damask upholstered lolling chair possesses an arched crest-rail above the rectangular back joined to down-swept scratch-beaded serpentine arms with incurred supports centr...

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Early 1800s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of American Hand-Painted Caned Furniture, Bench and Six Chairs, circa 1815
Set of American Hand-Painted Caned Furniture, Bench and Six Chairs, circa 1815

Set of American Hand-Painted Caned Furniture, Bench and Six Chairs, circa 1815

Located in Alexandria, VA

Possibly New York or Philadelphia. Pine. Consists of a bench with cane seat, hand-painted crest rail and slats, measuring 33 1/8" high x 74 5/8" long x 23 3/8" deep; p...

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Four American Federal Mahogany Side Chairs, circa 1790
Four American Federal Mahogany Side Chairs, circa 1790

Four American Federal Mahogany Side Chairs, circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This set of four American Federal chairs exhibit the finest lines and perfect sense of proportion to be found in any form of the period.

Category

18th Century and Earlier American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional American Federal Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
Exceptional American Federal Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790

Exceptional American Federal Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Without question, this chair is one of the most ingeniously designed and planned Federal chairs we've had an opportunity to work with.

Category

1790s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Ash, Fabric, Mahogany, Pine

American Federal Carved Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
American Federal Carved Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790

American Federal Carved Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Without question, this chair is one of the most ingeniously designed and planned Federal chairs we've had an opportunity to work with.

Category

1790s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare American Federal Mahogany Antique Side Chair, New York, 1790
Rare American Federal Mahogany Antique Side Chair, New York, 1790

Rare American Federal Mahogany Antique Side Chair, New York, 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Without question, this chair is one of the most ingeniously designed and planned Federal chairs we've had an opportunity to work with.

Category

1790s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare American Federal Carved Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
Rare American Federal Carved Side Chair, New York, circa 1790

Rare American Federal Carved Side Chair, New York, circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Without question, this chair is one of the most ingeniously designed and planned Federal chairs we've had an opportunity to work with.

Category

1790s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Exceedingly Fine American Federal Antique Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
Exceedingly Fine American Federal Antique Side Chair, New York, circa 1790

Exceedingly Fine American Federal Antique Side Chair, New York, circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Without question, this chair is one of the most ingeniously designed and planned Federal chairs we've had an opportunity to work with.

Category

1790s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Federal Mahogany Side Chairs
Set of Four Federal Mahogany Side Chairs

Set of Four Federal Mahogany Side Chairs

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H 35 in W 20 in D 18.25 in

Set of Four Federal Mahogany Side Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

Each with a square paneled crest rail over three pierced stick splats, nicely upholstered seat raised on tapered square legs and H form stretcher.

Category

1790s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fine American Federal Period Side Chair on Splayed Legs, New York, circa 1790
Fine American Federal Period Side Chair on Splayed Legs, New York, circa 1790

Fine American Federal Period Side Chair on Splayed Legs, New York, circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Without question, this chair is one of the most ingeniously designed and planned Federal chairs we've had an opportunity to work with.

Category

Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six American Federal Side Chairs
Set of Six American Federal Side Chairs

Set of Six American Federal Side Chairs

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H 32 in W 18 in D 19 in

Set of Six American Federal Side Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

With Classic form with select mahogany with burl panels.

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19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Wing Arm Chair circa 1820
Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Wing Arm Chair circa 1820

Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Wing Arm Chair circa 1820

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Sheraton Federal style wing back fire side chair offers shaped back, scroll form arms and is raised on turned mahogany legs, c1820 Measures- 44.5''H x 29.25''W x 27''D;...

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

American Federal-Style Mahogany Wing Chair
American Federal-Style Mahogany Wing Chair

American Federal-Style Mahogany Wing Chair

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H 48 in W 27.25 in D 27 in

American Federal-Style Mahogany Wing Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 19th Century American Federal-Style Mahogany Wing Chair with arched back and shaped wings.

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Set of Seven American Federal Dining Chairs, circa 1805-1815
Set of Seven American Federal Dining Chairs, circa 1805-1815

Set of Seven American Federal Dining Chairs, circa 1805-1815

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This is a delightful set of period American Federal Dining Chairs, almost certainly New York City c. 1805-1815.

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19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Antique Curly Mahogany Federal Cane Seat Dining Side Chair Scrolled Back
Antique Curly Mahogany Federal Cane Seat Dining Side Chair Scrolled Back

Antique Curly Mahogany Federal Cane Seat Dining Side Chair Scrolled Back

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Federal side chair. Made from mahogany with curly mahogany back splat.

Category

Early 20th Century Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Set of 6 Circa 1810 Federal Mahogany Side Chairs from Boston Massachusetts
Set of 6 Circa 1810 Federal Mahogany Side Chairs from Boston Massachusetts

Set of 6 Circa 1810 Federal Mahogany Side Chairs from Boston Massachusetts

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted during the Federal period, this set of side chairs exemplifies practicality and elegance.

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Eight American Federal Style Mahogany and Birch Dining Chairs
Set of Eight American Federal Style Mahogany and Birch Dining Chairs

Set of Eight American Federal Style Mahogany and Birch Dining Chairs

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This very fine benchmade set of eight dining chairs in the Federal style are nearly indistinguishable from a period set, having an old and consistent patina throughout what is a very...

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1890s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Academic Revival Federal Mahogany Heart Back Side Chairs, 1900-25
Pair of Academic Revival Federal Mahogany Heart Back Side Chairs, 1900-25

Pair of Academic Revival Federal Mahogany Heart Back Side Chairs, 1900-25

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Pair of Academic Revival heart back mahogany side chairs with half rail upholstered boxed seats in indigo fabric with brass nail head tacks. The front legs are fitted with their orig...

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Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Federal Mahogany Upholstered Side Chairs on Saber Legs, C. 1820
Pair of American Federal Mahogany Upholstered Side Chairs on Saber Legs, C. 1820

Pair of American Federal Mahogany Upholstered Side Chairs on Saber Legs, C. 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American Federal mahogany side chairs with carved splat backs, removable upholstered white muslin seats, and terminating on the original saber legs.

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1820s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 8 American 18th Century Newport  Federal Dining Chairs by John Carlisle
Set of 8 American 18th Century Newport  Federal Dining Chairs by John Carlisle

Set of 8 American 18th Century Newport Federal Dining Chairs by John Carlisle

Located in Essex, MA

Set of Eight American Federal Dining Chairs, two arms and six sides. Open shield back Hepplewhite design with urn and swags and "Kylix" back.

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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 10 Federal Style Dining Chairs Attributed to Nathan Margolis, Hartford CT
Set of 10 Federal Style Dining Chairs Attributed to Nathan Margolis, Hartford CT

Set of 10 Federal Style Dining Chairs Attributed to Nathan Margolis, Hartford CT

By Nathan Margolis Shop

Located in Milford, NH

A fine set of ten Federal style mahogany dining chairs attributed to Lithuanian / American well known furniture maker Nathan Margolis, of Hartford CT, two arm chairs and eight side c...

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Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Rare Set of 12 Period Early 19th Century Sheraton Fancy Painted Dining Chairs
Rare Set of 12 Period Early 19th Century Sheraton Fancy Painted Dining Chairs

Rare Set of 12 Period Early 19th Century Sheraton Fancy Painted Dining Chairs

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in Essex, MA

Rare find from a portsmouth, NH Home. Ten side chairs and two original armchairs. Amazing example of Federal American painted furniture, Lauded at "The Antique and Art Dealers Leag...

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Antique Stencil Fan Back Windsor Chairs
Pair of Antique Stencil Fan Back Windsor Chairs

Pair of Antique Stencil Fan Back Windsor Chairs

Located in Pasadena, CA

Antique stencil back windsor chairs, original federal paint c. 1790- 1830.

Category

Late 18th Century Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of 8 Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Set of 8 Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs with Woven Rush Seats

Set of 8 Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs with Woven Rush Seats

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A lovely set of eight chairs with arched back, urn shaped back plate, saber front legs, splayed back legs, mahogany veneer over hardwood, and woven rush seats. From the mid to late 1...

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Mid-19th Century Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Rush, Mahogany

Pair of Lewis Barnes Hand Painted Cane Seat Fancy Chairs, Portsmouth NH c 1820
Pair of Lewis Barnes Hand Painted Cane Seat Fancy Chairs, Portsmouth NH c 1820

Pair of Lewis Barnes Hand Painted Cane Seat Fancy Chairs, Portsmouth NH c 1820

Located in Milford, NH

A nice pair of hand painted golden yellow cane seat fancy chairs, branded “L. Barnes” on the underside, circa 1820. Paint decorated in a musical motif crest , the shaped back splat f...

Category

1820s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six American Mahogany Shield Back Dining Room Chairs, N.Y, Circa 1820
Set of Six American Mahogany Shield Back Dining Room Chairs, N.Y, Circa 1820

Set of Six American Mahogany Shield Back Dining Room Chairs, N.Y, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of six American mahogany shield back dining room chairs with carved molded edges, foliage fan carvings, flanking swag tassels, floral rosettes , figural animal themed floral need...

Category

1820s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790
Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790

Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790

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H 37 in W 20.5 in D 29 in

Mahogany Side Chair, New York, circa 1790

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A New York Federal period mahogany side chair of elegantly austere design having rectangular form back-rest with vertical splats, upholstered slip-seat raised on front square legs an...

Category

Late 18th Century American Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, circa 1785
Federal Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, circa 1785

Federal Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, circa 1785

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Federal mahogany lolling chair with fresh red satin upholstery featuring gold wheat accent pattern, circa 1785.

Category

1780s American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

American Federal Wing Chair
American Federal Wing Chair

American Federal Wing Chair

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H 49 in W 32 in D 31 in

American Federal Wing Chair

Located in New York, NY

Very large wing chair

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Chairs

Pair of 1825 Rod-Back Step-Down Windsors Attributed to Daniel Stewart
Pair of 1825 Rod-Back Step-Down Windsors Attributed to Daniel Stewart

Pair of 1825 Rod-Back Step-Down Windsors Attributed to Daniel Stewart

Located in Chicago, IL

Similar to a signed one illustrated in "The Windsor Style in America" Charles Santore, 1981 Plate V.

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Ebonized Sack Back Windsor
Ebonized Sack Back Windsor

Ebonized Sack Back Windsor

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H 36 in W 24 in D 23.5 in

Ebonized Sack Back Windsor

Located in Chireno, TX

Ebonized sack back Windsor armchair constructed in ash and pine circa 1790-1810 in Rhode Island. Remnants of original (or early) black paint are naturally worn away from two centurie...

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Ash, Pine

Set of Six Classical Dining Chairs Attributable to Duncan Phyfe, New York
Set of Six Classical Dining Chairs Attributable to Duncan Phyfe, New York

Set of Six Classical Dining Chairs Attributable to Duncan Phyfe, New York

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very fine set of six federal-era saber leg dining chairs, attributable to New York cabinetmaker, Duncan Phyfe.

Category

1820s American American Classical Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Israel Sack American Federal Mahogany Antique Lolling Arm Chair, c. 1800
Israel Sack American Federal Mahogany Antique Lolling Arm Chair, c. 1800

Israel Sack American Federal Mahogany Antique Lolling Arm Chair, c. 1800

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Fine American Federal inlaid mahogany antique lolling chair. Boston, Massachusetts circa 1800.

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19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Federal Mahogany Armchairs Armchairs Newly Upholstered in Leopard Fabric
Federal Mahogany Armchairs Armchairs Newly Upholstered in Leopard Fabric

Federal Mahogany Armchairs Armchairs Newly Upholstered in Leopard Fabric

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant pair of matching mahogany federal style arm chairs newly upholstered in leopard fabric.

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Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table & 12 ShieldBack Chairs
Antique Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table & 12 ShieldBack Chairs

Antique Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table & 12 ShieldBack Chairs

Located in London, GB

The superb vintage set of twelve Federal Revival shield back dining chairs, date from the second half of the 20th century.

Category

1860s Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 12ft Regency Triple Pillar Dining Table & 12 Chairs 19th Century
Antique 12ft Regency Triple Pillar Dining Table & 12 Chairs 19th Century

Antique 12ft Regency Triple Pillar Dining Table & 12 Chairs 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an elegant antique Regency dining table circa 1820 in date and twelve Federal Revival shield back dining chairs dating from the mid 20th century.

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19th Century British Regency Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique12ft Regency Triple Pillar Dining Table C1830 19th C & 12 Chairs
Antique12ft Regency Triple Pillar Dining Table C1830 19th C & 12 Chairs

Antique12ft Regency Triple Pillar Dining Table C1830 19th C & 12 Chairs

Located in London, GB

This is an elegant antique Regency dining table circa 1820 in date and twelve Federal Revival shield back dining chairs dating from the mid 20th century.

Category

1820s Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

(American School, C. 1830) An Exceptional Quality Portrait "A Lady With Bible"
(American School, C. 1830) An Exceptional Quality Portrait "A Lady With Bible"

(American School, C. 1830) An Exceptional Quality Portrait "A Lady With Bible"

Located in Queens, NY

Extremely fine and realistically painted portrait of an elderly woman, wearing a lavish red paisley shawl holding The Holy Bible and her glasses, wearing a bonnet, seated in a federa...

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Oil

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Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany sofa with serpentine back, flanking scrolled arms, floral needlepoint upholstery, and terminating on carved floral legs with connecting stretchers. Late ...

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1780s English Chippendale Antique Federal Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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Antique Federal Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique federal chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, all antique federal chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique federal chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique federal chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Anthony Baratta, Duncan Phyfe and Samuel Field McIntire are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Federal Chairs?

Antique federal chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $600 and the highest can go for as much as $58,000.

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