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Duncan Phyfe American Empire Mahogany Sideboard
Duncan Phyfe American Empire Mahogany Sideboard

Duncan Phyfe American Empire Mahogany Sideboard

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Queens, NY

centering a lower mirror under 3 drawers with a back splash. (Attributed to DUNCAN PHYFE)

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Antique Late 18th Century American Empire Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Mirror

Duncan Phyfe Mahogany 2 Door Corner Cabinet
Duncan Phyfe Mahogany 2 Door Corner Cabinet

Duncan Phyfe Mahogany 2 Door Corner Cabinet

$1,100

H 72 in W 26.5 in D 17 in

Duncan Phyfe Mahogany 2 Door Corner Cabinet

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Pasadena, TX

made in the Duncan Phyfe Style, this cabinet is constructed from mahogany. Its has dual doors in

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Vintage 1940s American Regency Revival Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Butler's Desk and Etagére, New York, Possibly Duncan Phyfe
Butler's Desk and Etagére, New York, Possibly Duncan Phyfe

Butler's Desk and Etagére, New York, Possibly Duncan Phyfe

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in New York, NY

Butler’s Desk and Etagére, circa 1825 New York, possibly by Duncan Phyfe Mahogany (secondary

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Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Federal Period Duncan Phyfe Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
19th Century Federal Period Duncan Phyfe Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

19th Century Federal Period Duncan Phyfe Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare and important antique American early 19th century figured mahogany "Duncan Phyfe" style flap

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Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18C American Sheraton Sideboard by Duncan Phyfe - Important
Late 18C American Sheraton Sideboard by Duncan Phyfe - Important

Late 18C American Sheraton Sideboard by Duncan Phyfe - Important

Located in Dallas, TX

Sideboard, made circa 1788/89, in New York by the famous Duncan Phyfe. Signed/Marked and dated on the base

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Antique Late 18th Century American Sheraton Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut

Duncan Phyfe Style 5 Drawer Ribbon Mahogany Chest
Duncan Phyfe Style 5 Drawer Ribbon Mahogany Chest

Duncan Phyfe Style 5 Drawer Ribbon Mahogany Chest

$1,900

H 55.75 in W 34.25 in D 21.25 in

Duncan Phyfe Style 5 Drawer Ribbon Mahogany Chest

By B. F. Huntley Co.

Located in Pasadena, TX

the Duncan Phyfe style. It has gingerbreading along the top and a wheat carving on the corners. The

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Vintage 1940s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Sheraton Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Dropleaf Sideboard Console Buffet Table
Antique Sheraton Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Dropleaf Sideboard Console Buffet Table

Antique Sheraton Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Dropleaf Sideboard Console Buffet Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique Sheraton Style Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Double Pedestal Dropleaf Sideboard Console Buffet Table with

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Early 20th Century Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Ruder Brothers New York Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Kidney Desk
Ruder Brothers New York Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Kidney Desk

Ruder Brothers New York Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Kidney Desk

By Ruder Furniture Co.

Located in Germantown, MD

A Ruder Brothers Furniture New York Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Kidney Desk with pull out Trays

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Mid-20th Century American Other Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Morganton Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Bow Front Corner China Cabinet Curio
Vintage Morganton Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Bow Front Corner China Cabinet Curio

Vintage Morganton Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Bow Front Corner China Cabinet Curio

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Morganton Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Bow Front Corner China Cabinet Curio. Item features curved

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Mid-20th Century Other Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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American Neoclassical Armoire
American Neoclassical Armoire

American Neoclassical Armoire

Unavailable

H 79 in W 56 in D 20.5 in

American Neoclassical Armoire

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Woodstock, NY

The best piece of folk art furniture I have ever owned. Hand forged hook and eye joinery on the interior allow it to be transported in pieces or reassembled after going through a sma...

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Wardrobes and Armoires

Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Small Chest Dresser
Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Small Chest Dresser

Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Small Chest Dresser

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Pasadena, TX

A small chest or dresser in solid mahogany in the manner of Duncan Phyfe. Three drawers with

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Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

1930's Antique Federal Duncan Phyfe Style Sideboard
1930's Antique Federal Duncan Phyfe Style Sideboard

1930's Antique Federal Duncan Phyfe Style Sideboard

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Burbank, CA

Antique 1930's credenza for sale. Made of mahogany in a mahogany finish, and has the original solid brass hardware. It's very solidly constructed, and in great vintage condition with...

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Vintage 1930s American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Grecian Plain Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Early 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Grecian Plain Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Early 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Grecian Plain Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An important piece of American furniture, attributed to the shop of Duncan Phyfe, circa 1840. To

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Antique 1830s American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century American Empire Flame Mahogany Cabinet
Early 19th Century American Empire Flame Mahogany Cabinet

Early 19th Century American Empire Flame Mahogany Cabinet

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Dallas, TX

most notably exemplified by the work of New York cabinetmakers Duncan Phyfe and Paris-trained Charles

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Secretary Bookcase
Secretary Bookcase

Secretary Bookcase

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H 79.75 in W 42.88 in D 22 in

Secretary Bookcase

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in New York, NY

Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (1770-1854), New York, about 1820 Mahogany (secondary woods: pine

Category

Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Pine, Poplar, Mahogany, Glass

Vintage Mahogany Bowfront Duncan Phyfe Style 62" Sideboard Buffet Cabinet
Vintage Mahogany Bowfront Duncan Phyfe Style 62" Sideboard Buffet Cabinet

Vintage Mahogany Bowfront Duncan Phyfe Style 62" Sideboard Buffet Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mahogany Bowfront Duncan Phyfe Style Sideboard Buffet Cabinet. Item features 6 dovetailed

Category

Vintage 1910s Neoclassical Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Drexel Duncan Phyfe Georgian Crotch Mahogany Bowfront Buffet Sideboard Server
Drexel Duncan Phyfe Georgian Crotch Mahogany Bowfront Buffet Sideboard Server

Drexel Duncan Phyfe Georgian Crotch Mahogany Bowfront Buffet Sideboard Server

By Drexel

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Drexel Duncan Phyfe Style bowfront server, circa 1940s. Made of genuine mahogany featuring

Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Piano Forte by John Geib & Sons Attributed to Duncan Phyfe
Antique Mahogany Piano Forte by John Geib & Sons Attributed to Duncan Phyfe

Antique Mahogany Piano Forte by John Geib & Sons Attributed to Duncan Phyfe

Located in Big Flats, NY

Son; Case attributed to Duncan Phyfe, New York City, 1804-1814. Mahogany, satinwood (secondary woods

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Antique Early 19th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

American "French Sideboard" Attributable to Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1815
American "French Sideboard" Attributable to Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1815

American "French Sideboard" Attributable to Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1815

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

of the eminent New York cabinetmaker, Duncan Phyfe, circa 1810-1818. This exquisite Federal/ Empire

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

New York Classical Secretary Attributed To Duncan Phyfe
New York Classical Secretary Attributed To Duncan Phyfe

New York Classical Secretary Attributed To Duncan Phyfe

Located in Norwalk, CT

French Empire style attributed to the shop of Duncan Phyfe

Category

Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar

Streamline Art Deco Butterfly Wurlitzer Baby Grand Piano
Streamline Art Deco Butterfly Wurlitzer Baby Grand Piano

Streamline Art Deco Butterfly Wurlitzer Baby Grand Piano

Located in Oakland, CA

, duncan phyfe and Louis XVth style cases) the one offered here is by far the most professional version of

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Vintage 1930s American Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Rare Revolving Bookcase Side Table Marquetry Inlay Star Duncan Phyfe Style
Rare Revolving Bookcase Side Table Marquetry Inlay Star Duncan Phyfe Style

Rare Revolving Bookcase Side Table Marquetry Inlay Star Duncan Phyfe Style

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

inlay star --- Duncan Phyfe style reeded splay legs ending in brass paw feet, circa 1880-1920. A very

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Federal Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

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Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates

Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...

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Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Sterling Silver

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19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble

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$13,004Sale Price|20% Off

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George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century
George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century

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Located in Austin, TX

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Metal, Brass

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

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Magnificent French Antique Porcelain 116-Piece Dinner Set, 19th Century
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Magnificent French Antique Porcelain 116-Piece Dinner Set, 19th Century

Located in Montreal, Quebec

116 Pieces A magnificent French Antique porcelain 116-piece dinner set, 19th century, with burgundy and gold accents. This set is exceptionnal both in its beauty, its state of con...

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Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

$98,000 / set

H 10 in W 9.5 in D 15 in

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...

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Vintage 1960s German Rococo Dinner Plates

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Gold

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Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Sideboard, 18th Century

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Located in London, GB

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$11,751 / set

H 35.83 in W 47.25 in D 18.9 in

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Located in London, Park Royal

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Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

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Located in Houston, TX

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George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase
George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase

George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase

$25,875Sale Price|25% Off

H 93 in W 71 in D 21 in

George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase

Located in Huntington, NY

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Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

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Brass

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Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825

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Extensive Augarten Porcelain Dinner, Coffee and Tea Service, circa 1935

Extensive Augarten Porcelain Dinner, Coffee and Tea Service, circa 1935

Located in New York, NY

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An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

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Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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Antique George III Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard, 18th Century

Antique George III Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

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Duncan Phyfe Case For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal duncan phyfe case for your home. Frequently made of mahogany, wood and birch, every duncan phyfe case was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a duncan phyfe case — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A duncan phyfe case is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical and Empire styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Duncan Phyfe Case?

Prices for a duncan phyfe case start at $960 and top out at $145,000 with the average selling for $18,000.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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