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Duncan Sofa

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Trenton, NJ
nfuse your home with timeless sophistication with this Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa. Its
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa
$1,170 Sale Price
35% Off
H 36 in W 73 in D 24 in
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
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Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Biedermeier Settee Sofa
By Biedermeier, Duncan Phyfe
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely stunning antique mahogany settee sofa. This piece commands attention, so beautiful
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20th Century Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Biedermeier Settee Sofa
Antique Mahogany Biedermeier Settee Sofa
$3,600
H 35 in W 75 in D 22 in
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Upholstered in White Silk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Finely Carved Mahogany Parlor Sofa Upholstered in Elegant White
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany

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
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Vintage 1950s American Empire Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Furniture Masterpieces of Duncan Phyfe by Charles Over Cornelius, 1st Ed 1928
Located in valatie, NY
Furniture Masterpieces of Duncan Phyfe by Charles Over Cornelius. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket
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Vintage 1920s American Books

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Paper

Recent Sales

Duncan Phyfe Federal Period Sofa
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Woodbury, CT
NYC shop of Duncan Phyfe, on Partition (now Fulton) Street. The six-legged 'in-turned side arm' sofa
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Antique 1790s American Federal Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Poplar

Duncan Phyfe Federal Period Sofa
Duncan Phyfe Federal Period Sofa
H 36.25 in W 72 in D 29 in
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
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Antique 19th Century American Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Duncan Tufted Sofa
By Nisi Berryman
Located in Miami, FL
Deep and comfortable biscuit-tufted sofa with 24-karat gold-plated feet. Also available with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Steel

Duncan Tufted Sofa
Duncan Tufted Sofa
H 31 in W 96 in D 35 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
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Carved Mahogany Classical Sofa with Curule Legs, New York
Located in Providence, RI
relate to this form. Shown below are two Phyfe sofas illustrated in Duncan Phyfe and the English Regency
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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Sofas

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
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Vintage 1930s American Empire Sofas

Duncan Phyfe Style Empire Sofa
Duncan Phyfe Style Empire Sofa
H 34 in W 84 in D 30 in
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. This
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Wood

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
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20th Century American Neoclassical Sofas

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
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Antique 19th Century American Sofas

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
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Vintage 1980s American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Metal

Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa Restored
Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa Restored
H 38 in W 92 in D 36 in
Fabulous Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa all new upholstery
Located in Manhasset, NY
Fabulous Duncan Phyfe style sofa with new linen upholstery and great detailing.
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Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Duncan Phyfe Upholstered Camel Back Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Duncan Phyfe upholstered camel back sofa, 19th century. Down cushion seat. Seat depth is 24”. New
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Antique Late 19th Century American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Antique Clawfoot Empire Sofa With Red Velveteen
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Trenton, NJ
Duncan Phyfe style Empire sofa, a perfect blend of style, comfort, and history. Crafted from carved rich
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Empire Sofas

Materials

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
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Antique 19th Century American Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Antique 19th Century American Colonial Revival Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Duncan Phyfe style carved mahogany sofa, circa 1920s. The crest rail having interesting cornucopia
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Vintage 1920s North American Regency Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa
Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa
H 32.25 in W 79.5 in D 26.75 in
Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant hand carved mahogany Duncan Phyfe style sofa with damask stripe upholstery. The attached
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Vintage 1910s American Hepplewhite Sofas

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa
Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa
H 32.5 in W 89 in D 27 in
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
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Vintage 1930s Sofas

Materials

Brass

Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa, 1930s
Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa, 1930s
H 34.5 in W 80 in D 22 in
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
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Vintage 1930s American Sofas

Materials

Brass

Antique Carved Mahogany Sofa
Antique Carved Mahogany Sofa
H 33.5 in W 84 in D 27 in
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
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Sofas

Materials

Linen, Giltwood, Wood

Duncan Phyfe New York Federal Sofa - Single or Collector's Pair
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Woodbury, CT
, masterfully carved 6 legged mahogany sofas or 'settees'. Three panels of crest rail carvings: a central bowed
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Sofas

Materials

Poplar, Mahogany

Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa with Gray Lacquer. Cotton Twill Stripe with Trim.
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Vintage 1930s American Sofas

Materials

Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood

Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa
Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa
H 33 in W 81 in D 35 in
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
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Antique Early 1800s American Federal Sofa Tables

American Classical Sofa
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Long Island, NY
workshop of Duncan Phyfe. The sofa of mahogany and feathered mahogany veneer, with 4 winged paw feet
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Sofas

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
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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Sofas

Materials

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
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Sofas

American Neoclassical Carved Mahogany and Gilded Sofa, New York, Circa 1820
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A "Grecian" sofa of superior quality and design exemplifying the height of refinement in New York
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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Sofas

Materials

Gold Leaf

Highly Carved Classical Mahogany Sofa
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Providence, RI
Classical examples of Phyfe's sofas come to market from time to time in varying states of condition
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Antique 19th Century American Settees

Highly Carved Classical Mahogany Sofa
Highly Carved Classical Mahogany Sofa
H 34 in W 92.75 in D 26.5 in
19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Located in Harrisburg, PA
From a Long Island estate this is an exceptional sofa. Over the years its beautiful mahogany
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Federal Sofas

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa
19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa
H 32 in W 90 in D 35 in
Federal Neoclassical New York Sofa, circa 1805
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Alexandria, VA
This rare and beautiful sofa is the finest we have ever offered. It is exceptionally graceful in
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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar, Silk, Ash, Fabric

Richly Upholstered Antique Sofa
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Duncan Phyfe style sofa. A truly elegant addition to your decor. Down-filled cusions give the sensation
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Sofas

Materials

Brass

Richly Upholstered Antique Sofa
Richly Upholstered Antique Sofa
H 32 in W 84 in D 34 in

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$3,075
H 32.29 in W 95.67 in D 27.56 in
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Duncan Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the duncan sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A duncan sofa — often made from wood, mahogany and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the duncan sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A duncan sofa made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular.

How Much is a Duncan Sofa?

Prices for a duncan sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,900 and can go as high as $40,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,500.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.

Questions About Duncan Sofa
  • 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.