How do I know if my sofa is Duncan Phyfe?

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.

How can you tell if something is Duncan Phyfe?

To tell if something is Duncan Phyfe, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Although he produced many pieces between when he started his career in the 1790s and his retirement in the 1840s, Phyfe signed very few of his furnishings. What's more, there were hundreds of other furniture makers in his day who drew inspiration from his work and manufactured similar furniture. Reproductions of Phyfe pieces continue to this day, and the sheer volume of similar items can make identifying an original Duncan Phyfe extremely difficult without training and experience. Shop a variety of Duncan Phyfe furniture on 1stDibs.

When was Duncan Phyfe furniture made?

Duncan Phyfe furniture was founded in 1837. It was one of the first American cabinet-making companies to successfully use the factory method of manufacturing. Shop a collection of Duncan Phyfe furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are Duncan Phyfe tables worth?

Duncan Phyfe tables can be worth anywhere between $50,000 and $150,000. To tell if your table is an original Duncan Phyfe, look for carved reeds, urn posts and pedestals, and lion-paw feet among others.

How much is a Duncan Phyfe dining table worth?

In an antique market today, an original Duncan Phyfe dining table would be worth between $50,000 to $150,000.

Duncan Phyfe Lyre

Demilune Planter

Carved Mahogany Bench

End Table With Lyre

Hairy Paw Mahogany

Hairy Feet Empire Furniture

Lyre Bench

Empire Style Bench

Leather Top End Tables

Late 20th C. Duncan Phyfe Regency Empire Style Hairy Paw Feet Brass Lyre Bench

$1,500

Late 20th C. Duncan Phyfe Regency Empire Style Hairy Paw Feet Brass Lyre Bench

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Late 20th C. Duncan Phyfe Regency Empire Style Hairy Paw Feet Brass Lyre Bench.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Benches

Materials

Brass

Mersman Mahogany Oval Lyre Base Duncan Phyfe Occasion Table

$1,210

Mersman Mahogany Oval Lyre Base Duncan Phyfe Occasion Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mersman Mahogany Oval single drawer Lyre Base Duncan Phyfe Occasion Table Measures 30" in width and 22" in length and 27" in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Crotch Mahogany & Ebony Lyre Pedestal Sewing Table

$1,125

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Crotch Mahogany & Ebony Lyre Pedestal Sewing Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th Century Duncan Phyfe Style Occasional Sewing or Spool Table.

Category

Early 20th Century Empire Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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Mahogany Classical Lyre Side Chair, Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1815

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 18 in D 17 in

Mahogany Classical Lyre Side Chair, Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1815

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Providence, RI

This is the famous model that Phyfe produced in the classical style. A full set is on exhibit in the Metropolitan museum and in a number of other museums showing the quintessential c...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Fine Carved Lyre Mahogany Window Seat, NY, Earnest Hagen, circa 1885

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 45 in D 14.5 in

Fine Carved Lyre Mahogany Window Seat, NY, Earnest Hagen, circa 1885

Located in Providence, RI

Have just got on track of a Duncan Phyfe window seat but with Lyre back in place of the medallion made in our shop by my father about 45 years ago.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Duncan Phyfe School Mahogany Lyre Form Leather Top Side Tables with Planters

Sold

H 26 in W 16 in D 30.5 in

Duncan Phyfe School Mahogany Lyre Form Leather Top Side Tables with Planters

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of Duncan Phyfe School side stands feature mahogany construction with leather top case having lined demilune side planters and raised on lyre form legs with turned stretcher and...

Category

20th Century Sheraton End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

6 Vintage Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Klismos Style Lyre Harp Back Dining Chairs

Sold

H 34.5 in W 21 in D 24 in

6 Vintage Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Klismos Style Lyre Harp Back Dining Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

Six Duncan Phyfe dining chairs, circa mid 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Duncan Phyfe Regency Empire Style Carved Mahogany Brass Lyre Window Bench

Sold

H 34 in W 48 in D 17.5 in

Duncan Phyfe Regency Empire Style Carved Mahogany Brass Lyre Window Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Late 20th C. Duncan Phyfe Regency Empire Style Carved Mahogany Brass Lyre Window Bench.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

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Questions About Duncan Phyfe Lyre

How do I know if my sofa is Duncan Phyfe?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if something is Duncan Phyfe?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
To tell if something is Duncan Phyfe, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Although he produced many pieces between when he started his career in the 1790s and his retirement in the 1840s, Phyfe signed very few of his furnishings. What's more, there were hundreds of other furniture makers in his day who drew inspiration from his work and manufactured similar furniture. Reproductions of Phyfe pieces continue to this day, and the sheer volume of similar items can make identifying an original Duncan Phyfe extremely difficult without training and experience. Shop a variety of Duncan Phyfe furniture on 1stDibs.
When was Duncan Phyfe furniture made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Duncan Phyfe furniture was founded in 1837. It was one of the first American cabinet-making companies to successfully use the factory method of manufacturing. Shop a collection of Duncan Phyfe furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What are Duncan Phyfe tables worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Duncan Phyfe tables can be worth anywhere between $50,000 and $150,000. To tell if your table is an original Duncan Phyfe, look for carved reeds, urn posts and pedestals, and lion-paw feet among others.
How much is a Duncan Phyfe dining table worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
In an antique market today, an original Duncan Phyfe dining table would be worth between $50,000 to $150,000.