Following the Revolutionary War, the American republic referenced the Roman Republic in its designs to celebrate its independence and declare itself a powerful new country. Imbued with neoclassical elements like those being promoted by architect Robert Adam in Great Britain, antique Federal-style furniture was the first distinctly American style in its melding of ancient influences, European aesthetics and national pride.
Dating roughly from 1790 to 1830, the style featured angular furniture with saber legs and smooth surfaces that contrasted with the curvy Rococo style that was previously in fashion. Eagles were common ornamental motifs on Federal-period furniture, as were cornucopia, lyres, garlands and scrolls, adding subtle flair to pieces characterized by clean lines, geometric symmetry, balanced shapes and a sense of grandeur.
Instead of sculptural carvings, authentic Federal-style furniture was adorned with inlays and patterned veneers that showcased the rich character of different grains and types of wood. As social life tended to be informal in the young country, furniture was often lightweight, so it could be easily rearranged in a drawing room or bedroom. Pieces like dining tables with drop leaves and sideboards became popular, replacing larger chests of drawers.
The Federal style varied by region: Artisans in Charleston, South Carolina, decorated chairs with carved backs, for instance, while those in Baltimore, Maryland, preferred painted details. Its major proponents included father-and-son cabinetmakers John and Thomas Seymour in Boston, Duncan Phyfe and Charles-Honoré Lannuier in New York and Samuel McIntire in Salem, Massachusetts.
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Turkish President Ataturk Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century turkish sivas rug with the former president Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. Measures: 4'4'' x7' Mustafa Kemal Atatürk;[b] c. 1881[c] – 1...
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$799Sale Price|20% Off
New Contemporary Transitional Oushak Accent Rug with Federal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80388 Contemporary Transitional Oushak Accent Rug with Federal Style. Blending a Federal style and elements from the modern world, this hand knotted wool contemporary transitional Ou...
Wool
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern American Colonial Federal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52429 New Contemporary Turkish Oushak rug with Modern American Colonial Federal style. Blending a Federal style and elements from the modern world, this hand knotted wool contemporary Turkish Oushak rug beautifully balances new and old. It features an all-over geometric pattern composed of rectilinear and curvilinear vines, curved sickle leaves, rosette sprigs, and organic shapes filled with cruciform motifs. These spirited additions to the rug’s design blend a modern look, Federal style, and contemporary elements. It is enclosed with a wide Samovar Herat style border flanked with inner and outer Meander guard bands. A great additional to nearly any bedroom, living room, dining room, front room, great room, state room, private Chambers, drawing room, music room, sunroom, family room, studio, study, loft, lounge, office, or grand sitting room. Well-suited for a variety of interior styles: Federal, American Colonial, Cape Cod Cottage, Nantucket Beach, The Hamptons, Martha's Vineyard, Contemporary, Modern, Transitional, Abstract, Nautical, Beach House, Coastal Cottage, Lakefront, Seaside Sanctuary, or Lake Front Vacation Home. Rendered in variegated shades of paprika, tandoori Marsala, cayenne, burnt orange, terra cotta, brick red, light yellow, beige, muted orange, Glaucous, bluish-gray, and with accents of celadon and rose-peach. Complementary SW Colors and Hues: Hearty Orange, Full Moon, Stardew, Chinese Red, Irish Cream...
Wool
The Pastoral Parterre: An Antique Masterpiece of Rustic Splendor
Located in Dallas, TX
52558 Antique Persian Joshegan Rug, 10'11 x 12'10. Antique-washed Persian Joshegan rugs refer to rugs that have undergone a washing process to give them an aged or antique appearance...
Wool
$6,156Sale Price|20% Off
W 48.04 in L 68.51 in
Antique Rugs Pure Silk Rugs, Turkish Rugs Oriental Handmade Carpet from Turkey
Located in Wembley, GB
This is an example of handmade carpet finely hand-knotted vintage rugs from Central Anatolia with a Classic all-over floral rug design of small patterns. The high-quality wool pile on a strong silk foundation and excellent original condition let this deep purple rug...
Silk, Organic Material
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Oushak carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 7' 3" x 8' 8"
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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A divine antique Turkish Oushak rug. This piece encompasses a tasteful geometric design. Neutral tones and an antique red gives the piece just the right amount of color. Oushak rugs ...
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Accent Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51773 vintage Turkish Oushak Accent rug. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a modern traditional style. Immersed in Anatolian history and refined colors, this vintage Oushak ru...
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Turkish Oushak Rug New Contemporary
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A area sized Turkish Oushak rug. The pile is made of high end quality wool - hand spun, hand dyed with all vegetable dyes and knotted by master weavers in a dense quality. The rug is...
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78434 Antique Turkish Oushak rug, measures 03'02 x 05'02. With its effortless beauty and timeless design, this hand-knotted wool antique Tur...
Wool
Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug in Denim, Red, Cream
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish flatweave Kilim accent rug handmade during the 21st century with a vertically striped pole design in denim black. Denim blue and cream, and some full and partial ste...
Wool
Antique Oushak Pale Rug
Located in New York, NY
Intermediate size antique Turkish Oushak in pale colors.
Wool
Distressed Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak rug from the early 20th century with a distressed appeal, but in strong and durable condition. Measures: 2' 8" x 3' 9"
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Oushak accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 5' 6" x 8' 7".
Wool
Rustic Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Geometric mid-20th century Turkish Kilim in green, red, and orange 2'8'' x 4'9'' circa mid-20th century.
Wool
Contemporary Handmade Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish Oushak room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 10' 1" x 14' 6".
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Heriz Style Rug with Rustic Federal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52635, distressed antique Persian Heriz style rug with Rustic Federal style. With timeless appeal, refined colors, and architectural design elements, this hand knotted wool distresse...
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