Cylinder Desk and Bookcase, 1815–20, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, mahogany veneer, satinwood, gilded, 95 3/8 x 48 1/8 x 24 in. (242.3 x 122.2 x 61 cm), Furniture, Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (1770–1854), The exacting craftsmanship, rarely seen roll-top mechanism, and first-quality woods indicate that this bookcase was certainly made by one of the finest furniture establishments in the United States. One particular feature—the spiral-fluted ellipsoids above the tapered legs—relates this cylinder desk and bookcase to a labeled Duncan Phyfe work table.
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Cylinder Desk, Bookcase, 1815–20, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, mahogany veneer, satinwood, gilded, 95 3/8 x 48 1/8 24, 242.3 122.2 61 cm, Furniture, Attributed to Duncan Phyfe, 1770–1854, exacting, craftsmanship, rarely, roll-top mechanism, first-quality woods, indicate, bookcase, certainly, finest furniture, establishments, particular feature—, spiral-fluted, ellipsoids, tapered legs—relates, cylinder desk, labeled Duncan, Phyfe, work, table
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