Federal Style Furniture Hardware

The term federal references the period following the revolutionary war rather than one specific style of furniture.

Federal style furniture hardware.

A perfect choice for restorations it is also a wonderful addition to your kitchen or bath cabinets. Dovetail joints were a hallmark of this period. Federal furniture hardware serves the american empire well federal style furniture represents a time when america as a nation was in its infancy. The sheraton period was the most widely reproduced style of the early 1800s.

Federal hardware the local blacksmith still produced the majority of hardware during the federal era although the practice of machining pieces was increasing. Their designs and workmanship have stood the test of time. Our elegant medium federal style knob and back plate 1 1 4 inch diameter was popular on sheraton style furniture. You can get the federal look with these new home furnishings that pay homage to the style s elegance but aren t too fussy to live with.

Each of our reproduction furniture pieces are characterized by inspired design elements and intricate inlays that are reminiscent of the period. Federal style furniture is rich in decorative details and timeless elegance. 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. Named after english designer thomas sheraton the period featured relied heavily on veneers and rich upholstery.

Federal style hardware lots of leeway on what qualifies as federal hardware or not but this is the selection we have that we think might fit into the category of federal the federal period is generally accepted to have stretched from at least the last two decades of the 1700s through at least the first two decades of the 1800s. For over two decades our customers have looked to us as the world s premiere provider of 18th century reproduction furniture for historically inspired private residences businesses and even museums. While casting was still infrequently used brass hardware was growing in popularity. Beginning at the end of the american revolution the federal period endured until approximately 1830.

During this time the new americans began to make furniture that w. During those subsequent decades when america was in its infancy the country was not only defining its government but also its way of life. Antique drawer pulls provide a comfortable harmony with furniture and cabinetry. The oval shaped carvings called paterae flanking the door are universal on federal era furniture mantels and interior woodwork.

Carvings were generally conservative with intricate brass hardware catching the eye. The federal look today photo by antonis achilleos. Whether restoring furniture updating kitchen cabinets or starting from scratch these antique drawer pulls will add quality and style to your project.