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Duncan Phyfe (American, born Scotland, 1768-1854). <em>Window Seat</em>, 1826. Rosewood veneer over ash and maple; brass, ebony, oil gilding; fragments of original silk upholstery and modern upholstery., 19 1/4 x 43 x 16 1/2 in. (48.9 x 109.2 x 41.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 42.118.12. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 42.118.12_42.118.13_document.jpg)
Duncan Phyfe (American, born Scotland, 1768-1854). Window Seat, 1826. Rosewood veneer over ash and maple; brass, ebony, oil gilding; fragments of original silk upholstery and modern upholstery., 19 1/4 x 43 x 16 1/2 in. (48.9 x 109.2 x 41.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 42.118.12. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 42.118.12_42.118.13_document.jpg)
Duncan Phyfe (American, born Scotland, 1768-1854). <em>Window Seat</em>, 1826. Rosewood veneer over ash and maple; brass, ebony, oil gilding; fragments of original silk upholstery and modern upholstery., 19 1/4 x 43 x 16 1/2 in. (48.9 x 109.2 x 41.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 42.118.12. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 42.118.12_42.118.13_document.jpg)

Duncan Phyfe (American, born Scotland, 1768-1854). Window Seat, 1826. Rosewood veneer over ash and maple; brass, ebony, oil gilding; fragments of original silk upholstery and modern upholstery., 19 1/4 x 43 x 16 1/2 in. (48.9 x 109.2 x 41.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 42.118.12. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 42.118.12_42.118.13_document.jpg)

Duncan Phyfe (American, born Scotland, 1768-1854). <em>Window Seat</em>, 1826. Rosewood veneer over ash and maple; brass, ebony, oil gilding; fragments of original silk upholstery and modern upholstery., 19 1/4 x 43 x 16 1/2 in. (48.9 x 109.2 x 41.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 42.118.12. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 42.118.12_view1_bw.jpg)

Duncan Phyfe (American, born Scotland, 1768-1854). Window Seat, 1826. Rosewood veneer over ash and maple; brass, ebony, oil gilding; fragments of original silk upholstery and modern upholstery., 19 1/4 x 43 x 16 1/2 in. (48.9 x 109.2 x 41.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 42.118.12. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 42.118.12_view1_bw.jpg)

Duncan Phyfe (American, born Scotland, 1768-1854). <em>Window Seat</em>, 1826. Rosewood veneer over ash and maple; brass, ebony, oil gilding; fragments of original silk upholstery and modern upholstery., 19 1/4 x 43 x 16 1/2 in. (48.9 x 109.2 x 41.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 42.118.12. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.42.118.12_42.118.13.jpg)

Duncan Phyfe (American, born Scotland, 1768-1854). Window Seat, 1826. Rosewood veneer over ash and maple; brass, ebony, oil gilding; fragments of original silk upholstery and modern upholstery., 19 1/4 x 43 x 16 1/2 in. (48.9 x 109.2 x 41.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 42.118.12. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.42.118.12_42.118.13.jpg)

Duncan Phyfe (American, born Scotland, 1768-1854). <em>Window Seat</em>, 1826. Rosewood veneer over ash and maple; brass, ebony, oil gilding; fragments of original silk upholstery and modern upholstery., 19 1/4 x 43 x 16 1/2 in. (48.9 x 109.2 x 41.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 42.118.12. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 42.118.12_detail_right_back_bw.jpg)

Duncan Phyfe (American, born Scotland, 1768-1854). Window Seat, 1826. Rosewood veneer over ash and maple; brass, ebony, oil gilding; fragments of original silk upholstery and modern upholstery., 19 1/4 x 43 x 16 1/2 in. (48.9 x 109.2 x 41.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 42.118.12. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 42.118.12_detail_right_back_bw.jpg)

Duncan Phyfe (American, born Scotland, 1768-1854). <em>Window Seat</em>, 1826. Rosewood veneer over ash and maple; brass, ebony, oil gilding; fragments of original silk upholstery and modern upholstery., 19 1/4 x 43 x 16 1/2 in. (48.9 x 109.2 x 41.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 42.118.12. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 42.118.12g_acetate_bw.jpg)

Duncan Phyfe (American, born Scotland, 1768-1854). Window Seat, 1826. Rosewood veneer over ash and maple; brass, ebony, oil gilding; fragments of original silk upholstery and modern upholstery., 19 1/4 x 43 x 16 1/2 in. (48.9 x 109.2 x 41.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 42.118.12. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 42.118.12g_acetate_bw.jpg)

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Window Seat

Decorative Arts

MAKER Duncan Phyfe, American, born Scotland, 1768-1854
MEDIUM Rosewood veneer over ash and maple; brass, ebony, oil gilding; fragments of original silk upholstery and modern upholstery.
  • Place Made: New York, United States
    • DATES 1826
    DIMENSIONS 19 1/4 x 43 x 16 1/2 in. (48.9 x 109.2 x 41.9 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    ACCESSION NUMBER 42.118.12
    CREDIT LINE Anonymous gift
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    CAPTION Duncan Phyfe (American, born Scotland, 1768-1854). Window Seat, 1826. Rosewood veneer over ash and maple; brass, ebony, oil gilding; fragments of original silk upholstery and modern upholstery., 19 1/4 x 43 x 16 1/2 in. (48.9 x 109.2 x 41.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 42.118.12. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 42.118.12_42.118.13_document.jpg)
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    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Rectangular form with large bulbous feet with gilt decoration. Gilt decoration to front of seat and to vertical uprights at corners that terminate in gilt quarter spheres. Modern green upholstery.
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    Duncan Phyfe (American, born Scotland, 1768-1854). <em>Window Seat</em>, 1826. Rosewood veneer over ash and maple; brass, ebony, oil gilding; fragments of original silk upholstery and modern upholstery., 19 1/4 x 43 x 16 1/2 in. (48.9 x 109.2 x 41.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 42.118.12. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 42.118.12_42.118.13_document.jpg)

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    cushion
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    Duncan Phyfe
    ebony
    embroidered
    furniture
    maple
    ornate
    rosewood
    silk
    window seat
    wood

    TAGS

    19th century
    ash
    bench
    brass
    cushion
    decorative
    Duncan Phyfe
    ebony
    embroidered
    furniture
    maple
    ornate
    rosewood
    silk
    window seat
    wood
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