Window Seat, Made by Duncan Phyfe, 1805-1820
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An elegant window seat provided an ideal perch for catching a refreshing breeze or reading by the outdoor light. This highly fashionable ladies' piece is attributed to Duncan Phyfe, a leading furniture maker in early nineteenth-century New York.
An elegant window seat provided an ideal perch for catching a refreshing breeze or reading by the outdoor light. This highly fashionable ladies' piece is attributed to Duncan Phyfe, a leading furniture maker in early nineteenth-century New York.
Artifact
Window seat
Date Made
1805-1820
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe of New York City, New York.
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
29.837.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Mahogany (Wood)
Maple (Wood)
Poplar (Wood)
Brass (Alloy)
Color
Blue
Brown
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 29.25 in
Width: 36.875 in
Length: 16.5 in
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