What (or Who) is Duncan Phyfe? Mr. Duncan Phyfe was a mover and shaker in the furniture world of the nineteenth century. A poor immigrant cabinet maker from Scotland, he eventually employed over 100 workers at his New York City workshop, and became one of the most respected and well-known furniture makers in the nation throughout the 1800s and beyond. He championed a dark wood, neo-classical style that became the standard of upper-class décor in nineteenth century America; he even changed the spelling of his name from Fife to Phyfe, probably to be more neo-classical. Widely copied, Duncan Phyfe-inspired pieces are plentiful in the antiques world, though most are likely not made directly by him (he died in 1854). Since his pieces were rarely marked, however, you never know! 29.5"H x 38"WClosed = 24"DOpen = 48"D (each drop leaf is 12") Shipping This item is too large to ship and is available for in-store purchase or local pickup only. We’d love to help you find the perfect piece, so please visit us in store to see it in person or arrange a convenient pickup time.
