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Description
I inherited this set from an older friend of mine. She said it was Duncan Phyfe, but since I've been doing research, I've noticed that there was a trend to build furniture in the style of Duncan Phyfe. There is a big difference in price between an original Duncan Phyfe and a piece built by someone else in that style. I know that it is rare to have an actual Duncan Phyfe piece, but how can I tell the difference? Anyone know? Any information or appraisals would be helpful.
Thank you!
Category
Furniture
Medium
Mahogany wood, brass claw feet, & floral upholstery
Distinguishing marks
Claw feet on table, table has two leaves and wheels, Chairs may have been reupholstered and refinished at one time because they have a really old sticker on the bottom from a refinishing company in Ohio
Condition
Fair
Date Period
Early to Mid 19th Century?
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Re: Antique Duncan Phyfe Dining Table w/4 Chairs
Your set is a 20th Century reproduction, in what's called the "Federal Revival style" . Duncan Phyfe was one of the best known makers during the original Federal period (1780-1830) and his name is often used in describing furniture of this type. Sets like like yours were mass produced circa 1925-1939 and today values for them is very modest, we often see comparable set table and chair sets go for well under $500.00 at auction.