Furniture Masterpieces Of Duncan Phyfe

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the furniture of Duncan Phyfe, one of the most popular cabinet designers of the nineteenth-century. Complete with historical information and descriptions of notable pieces, this illustrated guide will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in antique furniture, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "e;The End of Knickerbocker New York"e;, "e;Duncan Phyfe and the Artistic Influences of His Time"e;, "e;The Distinctive Quality of Duncan Phyfe"e;, "e;Chairs and Benches"e;, "e;Sofas"e;, "e;Tables"e;, "e;Miscellaneous Pieces"e;, and Conclusion. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of furniture.