The country’s largest collection of fine Classical & Colonial Furniture… Just steps from the RISD Museum & John Brown House. Tel (401) 272.3200. Tollfree (888) 884.5336. Classical / Federal / Sheraton Carved Mahogany Phyfe Sofa, New York, c. This is the best of the Phyfe line of sofas, with the sought-after pronounced turned-in arm. A virtually identical example is illustrated in Albert Sacks New Fine points of Furniture: Early American (see item 253, scanned below). Here, Albert calls this a Masterpiece. The reasons are obvious when one sees how beautifully the crest is carved with classical motifs and proportionally balanced with three panels. The sides of the couch undulate out and then in again, giving a turned-in, sophisticated look. The arms are then supported by bulbous reeded posts above acanthus carving, all of which are supported by reeded legs. This is the type of couch youd see in the Diplomatic Reception Rooms, or any formal room of fine stature. There are no repairs or alterations or breaks, and the upholstery has been recently reupholstered with a down cushion on a traditional webbing foundation. Height: 35 1/2 in. Seat Height: 20 in. All offerings are in fine condition with no major repairs or replacements unless otherwise indicated in description. Item must be insured in full. The item “SWC-Classical / Federal / Sheraton Carved Mahogany Phyfe Sofa, New York, c. 1810″ is in sale since Saturday, July 29, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Furniture\Sofas & Chaises\1800-1899″. The seller is “stanleyweiss” and is located in Providence, Rhode Island. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Type: Sofa
- Style: Sheraton
- Region of Origin: America
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Material: Mahogany
- Height: 35 1/2
- Width: 77
- Depth: 31
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