Description
An American Federal style hybrid sideboard, consisting of drawers, cupboards and four cellarettes, typically used in dining rooms of the era; below the surface two sets of half drawers, each with satinwood stringing, cock beading, and an escutcheon between two replaced lion’s head brass pulls; below a central cupboard with two doors with satinwood stringing, cock beading and escutcheons, flanked by two cellarettes, each with satinwood stringing, cock beading, an escutcheon, and a single replaced lion’s head brass pull; raised on tapered Sheraton/Federal style ring-turned tapered legs. c. late 18th - early 19th century.Collection
Bourn Related ObjectsMade/Created
Date made
circa 1775 - circa 1825Interpretative Labels
Label
This sideboard, or buffet, would have been used in a dining room for serving food, displaying dishes, or for storage. It is made of mahogany and was initially purchased by Enoch Moody, the grandfather of Agnes Moody Bourn, for his first marriage, around 1780 to 1790.
American Federal style was a furniture style prominent in the United States from the late 18th century to the early 19th century. This style was inspired by Neoclassical and Roman design, featuring straight lines, geometric symmetry, and tapered legs. The lionhead drawer pulls featured on this piece are also typical of the style.Name/Title
American Federal Style Sideboard from Enoch Moody
