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Duncan Phyfe Bench

Mid-Century Duncan Phyfe Style Solid Cherry and Upholstered Vanity Bench
Mid-Century Duncan Phyfe Style Solid Cherry and Upholstered Vanity Bench

Mid-Century Duncan Phyfe Style Solid Cherry and Upholstered Vanity Bench

Located in Germantown, MD

Mid-Century Duncan Phyfe Style Solid Cherry and Upholstered Vanity Bench with brass Medallions.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Furniture Masterpieces of Duncan Phyfe by Charles Over Cornelius, 1st Ed 1928
Furniture Masterpieces of Duncan Phyfe by Charles Over Cornelius, 1st Ed 1928

Furniture Masterpieces of Duncan Phyfe by Charles Over Cornelius, 1st Ed 1928

Located in valatie, NY

Complete with historical information and descriptions of important pieces, this illustrated guide will be of considerable anyone with an interest in Phyfe or classical furniture. Con...

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Vintage 1920s American Books

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Paper

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Duncan Phyfe Regency Empire Style Carved Mahogany Brass Lyre Window Bench
Duncan Phyfe Regency Empire Style Carved Mahogany Brass Lyre Window Bench

Duncan Phyfe Regency Empire Style Carved Mahogany Brass Lyre Window Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Late 20th C. Duncan Phyfe Regency Empire Style Carved Mahogany Brass Lyre Window Bench.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Federal Duncan Phyfe Style Window Bench
Antique Mahogany Federal Duncan Phyfe Style Window Bench

Antique Mahogany Federal Duncan Phyfe Style Window Bench

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great looking 19th c Duncan Phyfe Design window seat. This has carved hoof and hairy leg design and crossed cornucopia design on the interior of the arm rest.

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20th Century American Benches

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Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.

Questions About Duncan Phyfe Bench

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your sofa is a Duncan Phyfe, start by examining the materials. Normally, Phyfe used solid mahogany wood. If you see any evidence of veneers or engineered wood, you likely have a reproduction. Also, look closely at the studs and nail-head trim. An original will have securely fastened hardware, and the hardware should appear naturally aged. Find a range of expertly vetted Duncan Phyfe sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if something is Duncan Phyfe, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Although he produced many pieces between when he started his career in the 1790s and his retirement in the 1840s, Phyfe signed very few of his furnishings. What's more, there were hundreds of other furniture makers in his day who drew inspiration from his work and manufactured similar furniture. Reproductions of Phyfe pieces continue to this day, and the sheer volume of similar items can make identifying an original Duncan Phyfe extremely difficult without training and experience. Shop a variety of Duncan Phyfe furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Duncan Phyfe furniture was founded in 1837. It was one of the first American cabinet-making companies to successfully use the factory method of manufacturing. Shop a collection of Duncan Phyfe furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Duncan Phyfe tables can be worth anywhere between $50,000 and $150,000. To tell if your table is an original Duncan Phyfe, look for carved reeds, urn posts and pedestals, and lion-paw feet among others.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In an antique market today, an original Duncan Phyfe dining table would be worth between $50,000 to $150,000.