Federal Style Furniture Hardware

Carvings were generally conservative with intricate brass hardware catching the eye.

Federal style furniture hardware. The federal look today photo by antonis achilleos. Federal furniture hardware serves the american empire well federal style furniture represents a time when america as a nation was in its infancy. Typical hardware motifs include the rope bead acanthus leaf and grecian wreath. 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.

Beginning at the end of the american revolution the federal period endured until approximately 1830. The sheraton period was the most widely reproduced style of the early 1800s. 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. Federal hardware the local blacksmith still produced the majority of hardware during the federal era although the practice of machining pieces was increasing.

Federal style furniture is rich in decorative details and timeless elegance. Whether restoring furniture updating kitchen cabinets or starting from scratch these antique drawer pulls will add quality and style to your project. Their designs and workmanship have stood the test of time. Dovetail joints were a hallmark of this period.

They are sized to fit furniture of their era. During this time the new americans began to make furniture that w. Antique drawer pulls provide a comfortable harmony with furniture and cabinetry. During those subsequent decades when america was in its infancy the country was not only defining its government but also its way of life.

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. A perfect choice for restorations it is also a wonderful addition to your kitchen or bath cabinets. Reproduced in stamped and wrought brass.

Each of our reproduction furniture pieces are characterized by inspired design elements and intricate inlays that are reminiscent of the period. The term federal references the period following the revolutionary war rather than one specific style of furniture. Our elegant medium federal style knob and back plate 1 1 4 inch diameter was popular on sheraton style furniture.