(1768–1854) US cabinetmaker; born in Scotland. Between 1792 and 1847, working mostly with mahogany, he made chairs, sofas, and tables noted for their graceful proportions and precisely carved simple ornaments.
Definition of Phyfe, Duncan in US English:
Phyfe, Duncan
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(1768–1854) US cabinetmaker; born in Scotland. Between 1792 and 1847, working mostly with mahogany, he made chairs, sofas, and tables noted for their graceful proportions and precisely carved simple ornaments.