Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
1920s American Neoclassical Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Foam, Mahogany, Fabric
Early 19th Century American Federal Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Upholstery
Early 20th Century American American Classical Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s American Empire Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Mahogany
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Baroque Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Metallic Thread
1920s French Art Deco Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Copper
20th Century British Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Fabric
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Cane, Wood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s English Neoclassical Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Porcelain
1930s Italian Art Deco Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Silk, Oak
2010s American Modern Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Linen
19th Century French Louis Philippe Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Walnut
19th Century English Georgian Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Satinwood
Early 20th Century English Charles II Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Tapestry, Velvet
2010s American Modern Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Upholstery, Wood
Recent Sales
1790s American Federal Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Upholstery, Mahogany, Poplar
19th Century American Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Mahogany, Upholstery
19th Century American American Classical Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Mahogany
19th Century American Neoclassical Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
1970s American Hollywood Regency Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Wood
1930s American Empire Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
20th Century American Neoclassical Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
19th Century American Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
1980s American American Classical Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Metal
1940s American Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Wood, Fabric
19th Century American Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Mahogany
19th Century American Colonial Revival Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Federal Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Early 20th Century Sheraton Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Mahogany
19th Century American Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Rosewood
1920s North American Regency Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Upholstery, Mahogany
1910s American Hepplewhite Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Mahogany, Damask
1930s Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Brass
1930s American Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Regency Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Giltwood, Wood, Linen
Early 19th Century American Federal Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Brass
18th Century and Earlier American Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Poplar, Mahogany
Early 1800s American Federal Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
19th Century American Federal Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
1930s American Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century American Folk Art Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Mahogany
19th Century American Neoclassical Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Mahogany
19th Century American American Classical Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
19th Century American Neoclassical Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Gold Leaf
19th Century Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Gold Leaf
1810s American American Empire Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Walnut
19th Century American Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
18th Century and Earlier Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Poplar, Mahogany
Early 1800s American American Classical Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Cane, Mahogany
19th Century American Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Mahogany, Pine
1830s American Restauration Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
19th Century Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Mid-19th Century Unknown Federal Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Silk, Mahogany
19th Century American Neoclassical Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Mahogany, Poplar, Silk, Ash, Fabric
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Used Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Brass
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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.
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