Federal Period Furniture
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.
Federal period furniture. Millard i specialize in museum quality reproductions of furniture from the federal period. The areas that were most captivated by this style were mostly the large port cities on the eastern coastline such as new york boston philadelphia charleston and baltimore. The peak period for federal furniture was said to be between the 1780s and the 1820s.
Stylistically it also reflects the architectural style known as federal where balance and symmetry were extremely important. The furniture from this period features straight lines simple turnings and tapered legs made from walnut oak and pine. Each of our reproduction furniture pieces are characterized by inspired design elements and intricate inlays that are reminiscent of the period.
Their desire to develop their own distinctive furniture style was apparent. Federal 1780 to 1820 the federal period introduced a variety of ornamental stylings such as fluting inlays of contrasting woods to create shapes and designs and banding with contrasting veneers as decorative borders. My pieces are handcrafted one at a time using individually selected lumber and veneer the highest quality hardware and are carefully finished.
It was influenced by the georgian and adam styles and was superseded by the american empire style. This period reflects the growing patriotism felt in the young american states. Three dimensional carving also makes a reappearance with caryatids dolphins and eagles in abundance.
Reproduction federal period furniture by robert l. 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. Federal furniture refers to american furniture produced in the federal period which lasted from approximately 1789 to 1823.