Description: (Cabinet Maker)
Duncan Phyfe was a renowned cabinetmaker in nineteenth-century America, celebrated for his unique take on European furniture trends in a Neoclassical style. While he did not create a new furniture aesthetic, Phyfe refined and popularized existing designs, making him a key proponent of Neoclassicism in the United States. His craftsmanship inspired a new wave of American cabinetmakers, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the furniture industry of his era.