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Friday, January 20

Friday Fabulousness: Duncan Phyfe Exhibit at the Met

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Duncan Phyfe bedstead
"A tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibit “Duncan Phyfe: Master Cabinetmaker in New York” offers a window into society living in the city during the early 19th century. Well-heeled city dwellers were eager to be as fashionable as their contemporaries in London and Paris, and Phyfe was a style-watcher who was able to consistently meet his customer’s demand for European-influenced good taste." - Read more of the article at NJ.com

1 comment:

Jean | Delightful Repast said...

That bedstead is gorgeous! The thing I like about Duncan Phyfe pieces is the simplicity of line, no overembellishment, understated.