Federal Period Furniture
Stylistically it also reflects the architectural style known as federal where balance and symmetry were extremely important.
Federal period furniture. In the later years of the federal period 1810 1830 furniture becomes heavier and rather than merely borrowing motifs from the classical age forms are copied wholesale so that we find the ancient greek klismos chair and curule stool. Antique reproduction furniture from the federalist is designed with a handsome luxurious elegance that evokes the late 18th and 19th century design in a way that no other federal style furniture company can replicate. Millard i specialize in museum quality reproductions of furniture from the federal period.
Reproduction federal period furniture by robert l. It was influenced by the georgian and adam styles and was superseded by the american empire style. The furniture from this period features straight lines simple turnings and tapered legs made from walnut oak and pine.
My pieces are handcrafted one at a time using individually selected lumber and veneer the highest quality hardware and are carefully finished. The federal period continued in furniture manufacturing through the 1820s although the empire style was also gaining popularity at that time. Notable furniture makers who worked in the federal style included duncan phyfe and charles honoré lannuier.
Their desire to develop their own distinctive furniture style was apparent. Each of our reproduction furniture pieces are characterized by inspired design elements and intricate inlays that are reminiscent of the period. Federal style patio set table attributed to molla dolphin and star design baker furniture company large saddle brown leather three seat sofa early 19th century american windsor chair vintage american mahogany federal style broken pediment wall hanging mirror.
This period reflects the growing patriotism felt in the young american states. Federal furniture refers to american furniture produced in the federal period which lasted from approximately 1789 to 1823. The peak period for federal furniture was said to be between the 1780s and the 1820s.