Duncan phyfe sofa

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Sofa  Attributed to the Workshop of Duncan Phyfe  (1770–1854)  Date: 1810–20 Geography: Mid-Atlantic, New York City, New York, United States Culture: American Medium: Maple Duncan Phyfe Sofa, Duncan Phyfe, Classy Furniture, Empire Furniture, Georgian Furniture, Furniture Board, Unique Furniture Pieces, Antique Sofa, American Decor

Pieces of sofa-like furniture with scrolled ends, one higher than the other, were called "Grecian couches" in the early nineteenth century, when they were being made. In 1800 the French artist Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) had painted Mme Récamier reclining on a similar couch; the portrait became so famous that such couches are sometimes called "récamiers" after her

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