How do I know if my table is a Duncan Phyfe?
If your piece doesn’t have a signature, there are other ways to confirm you have a Duncan Phyfe original. The most obvious way is with reliable documentation or provenance. Finding a 175-to-215-year-old bill of lading for the piece would be ideal.
What is the Duncan Phyfe style?
The style is commonly known for harps, lutes, and lyres in chair backs. Upholstered seats are typical in chairs with smaller, more delicate legs. Phyfe furniture tends to have straight parallelled qualities, as opposed to the curvature seen in Queen Anne furniture.
When was Duncan Phyfe popular?
Demand for Phyfe’s work reached its peak between 1805 and 1820, although he remained a dominant figure in the trade until 1847, when he retired at the age of seventy-seven.
How much is my Duncan Phyfe table worth?
$50,000 to $150,000
Duncan Phyfe (1768-1854) was best known for the straight lines and classical look of his furniture carved in rich hard woods like mahogany and walnut. Values for an original Duncan Phyfe table range from $50,000 to $150,000.
What period is Duncan Phyfe?
Duncan Phyfe (1768-1854) was a late 18th Century/early 19th Century craftsman who produced traditional style furniture. While Eastlake furniture was a popular style in the late 19th century, Duncan Phyfe furniture designs are based on what was popular and fashionable in Europe in the late 1700s and early 1800s.
Where was Duncan Phyfe made?
New York City
Duncan Phyfe was a Scotch immigrant who became known for refined furniture, made by skilled craftsmen in his factory in New York City. Phyfe took European styles and refined them with high quality materials to appeal to American tastes, becoming one of the best known furniture makes of the early 19th century.
How can you tell how old a Gateleg table is?
Look at the finish of the table to determine whether it has a patina of age. Even if it is in beautiful shape, it should not look new. You can identify antique furniture by looking for saw marks, especially on the tabletop. Up until the early 1800s, saw marks will be straight, and after that, they may be circular.