Duncan Phyfe Master Cabinetmaker In New York

The first scholarly look at phyfe s work since nancy mcclelland s 1939 work duncan phyfe and the english regency the exhibition is an exhaustive review of phyfe s career his influences and his place in the world.

Duncan phyfe master cabinetmaker in new york.

Co curated by peter kenny of the met and michael brown of the museum of fine arts in houston both recognized authorities on phyfe the exhibition will be at the met until may 6 2012 when it moves. Master cabinetmaker in new york has opened at the metropolitan museum in new york city and it is an absolute treat for both the mind and the eyes. Opening june 24 at the museum of fine arts houston duncan phyfe. Houston march 2012 renowned in his lifetime for his elegant designs and superior craftsmanship duncan phyfe 1770 1854 remains to this day america s most famous cabinetmaker.

Establishing his reputation as a purveyor of luxury by designing high quality furniture for new york s moneyed elite phyfe would come to count among his clients some of the nation s wealthiest and most storied families. If you have any interest at all in american decorative arts you must plan on attending. American cabinetmaker duncan phyfe celebrated in retrospective exhibition at the mfah june 24 september 9 2012. Duncan phyfe 1770 1854 known during his lifetime as the united states rage to this day remains america s best known cabinetmaker.

Duncan phyfe 1770 1854 known during his lifetime as the united states rage to this day remains america s best known cabinetmaker. A major study of phyfe s work is complete and on view in the exhibition duncan phyfe master cabinetmaker in new york at the metropolitan museum of art. Establishing his reputation as a purveyor of luxury by designing high quality furniture for new york s moneyed elite phyfe would come to count among his clients some of the nation s wealthiest and most storied families. In the early 1800s furniture from his new york city workshop was in such demand that he was dubbed the united states rage.