Lot 304

Fine American Federal Style Flame Mahogany Sideboard / Buffet Cabinet with Satinwood Inlay, Serpentine Front & Cellarette Drawers

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Fine American Federal Style Flame Mahogany Sideboard / Buffet Cabinet with Satinwood Inlay, Serpentine Front & Cellarette Drawers
Fine American Federal Style Flame Mahogany Sideboard / Buffet Cabinet with Satinwood Inlay, Serpentine Front & Cellarette Drawers
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Fine American Federal Style Flame Mahogany Sideboard / Buffet Cabinet with Satinwood Inlay, Serpentine Front & Cellarette Drawers

Current Bid: $10

(2 Bids)
by California Auction Company LLC
August 1, 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Live Auction
1212 E. Harding Way
Stockton, CA, US 95205

An elegant American Federal-style sideboard of exceptional form and craftsmanship, executed in richly figured flame mahogany veneers with contrasting satinwood banding and finely inlaid shell motifs. The case features a graceful serpentine center section flanked by two paneled cabinet doors, creating a timeless silhouette inspired by the celebrated designs of George Hepplewhite and Thomas Sheraton. The thoughtfully arranged interior offers outstanding versatility, with three graduated central drawers flanked by deep upper utility drawers and spacious side storage compartments concealed behind paneled cabinet doors. The right-hand upper drawer retains its original fitted cellarette-style dividers, intended for bottles or serving accessories, while the lower central drawer features divided storage for silver, linens, or dining appointments. The dramatic bookmatched mahogany veneers display remarkable cathedral grain throughout, beautifully accented by delicate floral shell inlays on the center drawer and cabinet doors. Original cast brass oval pulls complement the warm, lustrous finish, while tapered legs with shaped bracket aprons lend the piece refined Federal character. Combining elegant proportions with exceptional functionality, this sideboard serves equally well as a dining room buffet, server, or statement storage cabinet. Its restrained ornamentation, premium veneers, and sophisticated design make it an outstanding example of late twentieth-century American traditional furniture inspired by the finest Federal and Sheraton precedents.

  • Literature: Designed in the American Federal Revival tradition, drawing inspiration from the neoclassical furniture of George Hepplewhite and Thomas Sheraton. The use of flame mahogany veneers, satinwood inlay, shell motifs, serpentine shaping, and tapered legs reflects enduring Federal design principles popularized by leading American cabinetmakers during the twentieth century.
  • Circa: Late 20th Century, circa 1980–1995.
  • Condition: Very good vintage condition. Structurally sound with attractive overall presentation. Finish retains a warm, rich patina with light to moderate wear consistent with age and use, including scattered surface scratches, finish rubs, and several areas of finish discoloration and water marks visible on the top. Original brass hardware is present. Cabinet doors, drawers, and interior storage compartments function properly, including the fitted cellarette drawer and divided lower drawer.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $49 $5
$50 $199 $10
$200 $499 $25
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