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Phyfe Sofa

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

Foam, Mahogany, Fabric

Early 19th Century New York Sofa, Probably by Duncan Phyfe
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Charleston, SC
Great example of an early 19th century New York sofa from the federal period. Probably by Duncan
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

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 Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Newly Upholstered in White Silk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Finely Carved Mahogany Parlor Sofa Newly 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, floral print upholstery and matching side
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Vintage 1950s American Empire Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Dropside Sofa Table
Located in Annville, PA
This is another item in the Niagara Furniture lyre collection, our Dropside Sofa Table has a
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2010s Renaissance Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Dropside Sofa Table
Dropside Sofa Table
H 33.5 in W 65.5 in D 20.5 in

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Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas

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Lovely Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency Tufted Curved Sofa Heritage
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
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Howard & Sons Style Mulberry Designer Sofa Rare Made in Feather Filled
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Mulberry
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Rare Mulberry home designer sofa. The colour over the years has faded slightly in some areas. However, this doesn't affect its use...
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20th Century British Sofas

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Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 2-3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with wonderful curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and motifs in the ...
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19th Century, French, Louis Philippe Daybed
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Louis Philippe style beautifully burled walnut daybed. Mid-19th century, France. Recently upholstered and re-conditioned.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Daybeds

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Caribbean Regency Mahogany Carved Foliage Leather Sofa on Brass Casters, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Caribbean Regency mahogany leather sofa with a central serpentine and scrolled fluted back, central floral shell with flanking scrolled medallions, flanking fluted carved arms with b...
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Antique 1810s Caribbean Regency Sofas

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Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French polish finish. Lovely curved legs, arms and back with a fully sprung seat and web...
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Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
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Vintage 1980s English Neoclassical Porcelain

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Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Miniature Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming child's sofa with hand-carved and gilded frame. Cut velvet and silk upholstery.
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Monumental Gilded Meticulously Carved French Louis XVI Sofa Silk Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is one of the most graceful and beautiful French sofas or settees we've had in decades. The gold leaf finish sit atop an expertly carved French Louis XVI frame and the silk upho...
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Italian 19th Century Canopy Bed with Silver Friezes and Upholstered Purple Silk
Located in Firenze, IT
One of a kind canopy bed or day bed made up of two scrolled silver columns and upholsterd with an Italian vintage pure silk brocade. Sourced in a private residence in Venice this 19...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames

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Silver

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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 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

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Upholstery, Mahogany, Poplar

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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

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Mahogany, Upholstery

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

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Mahogany

Classical Carved Mahogany Settee, Providence, RI, circa 1820-1830
Located in Providence, RI
1820s. This sofa, which is somewhat later than the Classical Phyfe sofas that were produced circa
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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Settees

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Mahogany

Set of Six Classical Mahogany Dining Chairs, Phyfe Circle, New York, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
or fabric swags. This was frequently used by Phyfe and his circle as a decorative motif on their
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Antique 1810s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

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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. This
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas

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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
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

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

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Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa Restored
Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa Restored
H 38 in W 92 in D 36 in
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

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Mahogany

Fabulous Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa all new upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous Duncan Phyfe style sofa with new linen upholstery and great detailing.
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Vintage 1940s American Sofas

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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

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New York Federal Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
An America, New York, Federal sofa with bowknot and drapery carving, reeded legs with casters
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sofas

New York Federal Sofa
New York Federal Sofa
H 37.5 in W 78 in D 28 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. Made from mahogany a dual
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Early 20th Century Sheraton Dining Room Tables

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George III Sheraton Mahogany Settee, England, circa 1795
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Kinderhook, NY
casters. Additional search terms: Georgian, English Regency, Regency, Neoclassical, Classical, Sofa
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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Settees

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Brass

Meeks Parlor Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
and Richard Dubrow. Sofa: 63" w x 24" d x 46 ¼" h Armchairs: 26" w x 23 ¾" d x
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Antique 19th Century American Living Room Sets

Materials

Rosewood

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

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Mahogany, Damask

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

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Antique Carved Mahogany Sofa
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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

Giltwood, Wood, Linen

American Federal Drop-Leaf Library or Breakfast Table in Mahogany with Saber Leg
Located in Miami, FL
, D-form drop leaves, original brass lion-pull and ring on drawers, and hairy paw Duncan Phyfe-type
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Classical / Federal / Sheraton Carved Mahogany Phyfe Sofa, New York, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
This is the best of the phyfe line of sofas, with the sought-after pronounced turned in arm. A
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Antique 1810s American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

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
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

Duncan Phyfe New York Federal Sofa - Single or Collector's Pair
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Woodbury, CT
Phyfe, on Partition (now Fulton) Street. This particular six-legged 'in-turned side arm' sofa form is
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Sofas

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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

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
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 Classical Sofa, Phyfe School, New York
Located in Providence, RI
producing the new classical style and the Phyfe workshop was considered one of the best of his
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Antique 19th Century American Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

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

New York Mahogany and Gilded Neo-Classical Sofa
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A very fine sofa equal in quality to known Duncan Phyfe examples. An unusual feature is the
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Antique 19th Century Sofas

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Gold Leaf

Early 19th Century American Empire High-Arm Sofa, circa 1815
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
end sofa, having a show-frame with concave back with gadrooned carving to the crest-rail, acanthus
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Antique 1810s American American Empire Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Grecian Plain Style Pier Tables
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (1770-1854) or D. Phyfe & Son, New York, 1835-1841. Each with an
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Antique 1830s American Restauration Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Duncan Phyfe Federal Period Settees RARE COLLECTOR'S PAIR
Located in Woodbury, CT
Fulton) Street. This particular six-leggeg 'in-turned side arm' sofa form is believed to be Phyfe
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Settees

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Poplar, Mahogany

Carved Mahogany Sheraton Side Chair, circa 1807
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in New York, NY
of a Sheraton scroll-back sofa, probably by Phyfe, also at the Metropolitan Museum, which the author
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Antique Early 1800s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Mahogany

Federal Drop-Leaf Table
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Alexandria, VA
We believe this oversized Pembroke table was made in the workshop of Duncan Phyfe. It can serve a
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Antique 19th Century American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany, Pine

Federal Drop-Leaf Table
Federal Drop-Leaf Table
H 29 in W 39 in D 25 in
Pair of Black Lacquered Sofa-end or Bedside Tables
Located in Woodbury, CT
paw caster feet; in Duncan Phyfe/Regency Revival style.
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Early 20th Century American End Tables

New York Federal Gilt Wood Overmantle Mirror
Located in Woodbury, CT
Classical period NYC sofas from the shop of Duncan Phyfe.
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Art

Classical Mahogany Crossed-Lyre Card Table, Philadelphia
Located in Providence, RI
in the above attachment is a Phyfe Lyre sofa with similar styled scroll feet, which is rarely seen
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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables

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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Phyfe Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal phyfe sofa for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, every phyfe sofa was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect phyfe sofa — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A phyfe sofa made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular.

How Much is a Phyfe Sofa?

A phyfe sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,900, while the lowest priced sells for $1,900 and the highest can go for as much as $40,000.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Phyfe 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.

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