Box Sofa, about 1820 Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (1770–1854; active 1794–1847), New York Rosewood, and mahogany (feet), partially paint-grained rosewood and gilded (secondary woods: ash and black cherry), with ormolu mounts, die-stamped brass inlay inset with rosewood, brass line inlay, gilt-brass sabots and castors, and upholstery 33 3/4 in. high, 82 in. long, 27 1/4 in. deep This sofa is part of an extraordinary group of New York furniture, largely made in rosewood, that displays an...
