Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Saint Louis, US
An undeniably beautiful and coveted antique 19th Century Duncan Phyfe sofa upholstered in a feline Onyx Merramec Barrow fabric.
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
$835Sale Price|53% Off
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa, Ebonized Wood, Early 20th Century
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Trenton, NJ
nfuse your home with timeless sophistication with this Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa. Its ebonized wood frame features exquisite carvings that highlight the skill and craftsmanship...
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Reupholstered in White Silk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Finely Carved Mahogany Parlor Sofa Reupholstered in Elegant White Patterned Silk Blend Upholstery This exquisite antique Duncan Phyfe style parlor sofa sh...
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,828Sale Price|40% Off
Duncan Phyfe Style Love Seat Settee with Scrolling Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Duncan Phyfe style loveseat settee with scrolling arms and featuring a floral print upholstery and matching side pillows.
Mahogany
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...
Paper
Duncan Phyfe Federal Period Sofa
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Woodbury, CT
Secondary woods and manner of joinery substantiate attribution and dating to the first NYC shop of Duncan Phyfe, on Partition (now Fulton) Street. The six-legged 'in-turned side arm'...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Poplar
American Classical Sofa Attributed to Duncan Phyfe
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Long Island, NY
An American mahogany and mahogany veneer classical sofa, attributed to Duncan Phyfe, New York circa 1825, raised on four animal carved paw feet, the above raised on four brass casters.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 34 in W 85.5 in D 24.5 in
Carved Mahogany Classical Sofa with Dolphins, circa 1810, New York
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Providence, RI
This sofa has it all. It retains the finely carved Phyfe tablets that compose the crest rail, and instead of the usual reeded arm supports, finely carved dolphins are employed. Note ...
Mahogany
Vintage Hollywood Regency Duncan Phyfe Sofa
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Burbank, CA
It's a great size, and a unique Duncan Phyfe design since most sofas have a dark wood frame.
Wood
Duncan Phyfe Style Empire Sofa
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A high quality 1930's Neoclassical style sofa, this piece has a fluid design with fine hand-carved detail crafted out of a dark stained wood. The beautiful craftsmanship and color ma...
20th Century Duncan Phyfe/Empire/Neoclassical/Victorian Style Sofa
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Chicago, IL
A finely carved high quality 30's/40's neoclassical style sofa. Fluid design with fine detailing and crafted out of a light blonde wood making this sofa a more unusual find. dimen...
Early 19th Century New York Sofa, Probably by Duncan Phyfe
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Richmond, VA
Great example of an early 19th century New York sofa from the federal period. Probably by Duncan Phyfe.
Mahogany
Sold
H 33.13 in W 79.5 in D 24.75 in
American Classical Style Carved Mahogany Antique Sofa in Duncan Phyfe Manner
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EXQUISITE AMERICAN CLASSICAL STYLE MAHOGANY SOFA In the manner of Duncan Phyfe (New York, 1768-1854), 19th Century A very fine example of pristine craftsmanship, the crest rail i...
Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa Restored
Located in North York, ON
Duncan Phyfe style sofa. American, circa 1980’s, masterfully restored in a satin white lacquer with brass accented feet.
Metal
Fabulous Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa all new upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous Duncan Phyfe style sofa with new linen upholstery and great detailing.
Wood, Fabric
Antique Clawfoot Empire Sofa With Red Velveteen
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Trenton, NJ
Perfect for a formal setting, this Duncan Phyfe style Empire sofa offers a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere.
Velvet, Wood
Pair Recamier Sofas with Winged Paw Feet
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (1768–1854), New York, about 1815–20
Mahogany
Sold
H 36.75 in W 72.75 in D 31 in
Duncan Phyfe Style Federal Mahogany Sofa Attrib. to the Ernest F. Hagen Workshop
By Ernest F. Hagen
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Duncan Phyfe style Federal Mahogany Sofa with decorative swag carved crest, attributed to the Ernest F.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 30.5 in W 42 in D 26 in
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining or Breakfast Table Console
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Duncan Phyfe style drop leaf dining, sofa or console table.
Mahogany
Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Duncan Phyfe style carved mahogany sofa, circa 1920s.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant hand carved mahogany Duncan Phyfe style sofa with damask stripe upholstery.
Damask, Mahogany
Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa, 1930s
Located in Pasadena, CA
1930s Duncan Phyfe style sofa. The walnut frame is newly refinished and original brass feet are newly polished.
Brass
Antique Carved Mahogany Sofa
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique carved Duncan Phyfe style mahogany sofa with hand-carved detail and scroll arms upholstered in a gorgeous damask fabric rests on four brass covered feet.
Brass
Regency Style Linen Upholstered Sofa with Giltwood Feet
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Regency style newly upholstered sofa in a high quality Belgium linen and finished with nailhead trim detail. The giltwood feet are in the style of Ducan Phyfe. The frame is painted...
Linen, Giltwood, Wood
Antique Mahogany Biedermeier Settee Sofa
By Duncan Phyfe, Biedermeier
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely stunning antique mahogany settee sofa. This piece commands attention, so beautiful, it's like a piece of art. It maintains a narrow footprint, similar to that of a bench...
Mahogany
Duncan Phyfe New York Federal Sofa - Single or Collector's Pair
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Woodbury, CT
Secondary woods and manner of joinery substantiate attribution and dating to the first NYC shop of Duncan Phyfe, on Partition (now Fulton) Street. This particular six-legged 'in-turn...
Poplar, Mahogany
High Federal Drop-Leaf Table, Duncan Phyfe
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Alexandria, VA
We attribute this piece to the workshop of Duncan Phyfe in New York City. Excellent size for use today as a center table, a sofa table or a small dining table.
Carved Mahogany Sofa, New York, Possibly Phyfe, circa 1810
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Providence, RI
The Devil is in the details and this is one of the finest classical sofas we've owned. Let's start with the arm supports. Note where the skirt meets the leg. That block is carved on ...
Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa with Gray Lacquer. Cotton Twill Stripe with Trim.
Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
American Classical Sofa
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Long Island, NY
An authentic American classical sofa, New York, 1st quarter of the 19thC, attributed to the workshop of Duncan Phyfe.
Mahogany
Duncan Phyfe Upholstered Camel Back Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Duncan Phyfe upholstered camel back sofa, 19th century.
Upholstery
Classical Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Box Sofa, New York, circa 1815
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Providence, RI
This is one of the finest of the box sofa forms, with finely detailed ormolu mounts, at the ends of each sofa column. This sofa makes a very strong statement, and the beautifully car...
Mahogany
Classical Mahogany Sofa with Eagles, Probably New York, circa 1805-1815
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Providence, RI
This is the best of the classical sofa forms with eagles bigger than life. It is related in style to a sofa illustrated in Wendy Cooper's "In Praise of America". We have not reuphols...
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
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