Duncan Phyfe Tool Chest

This is a very famous set of tools.

Duncan phyfe tool chest. This chest was built by duncan phyfe one of this countrys premier cabinetmakers in the early 1800sthe chest of pine with interior fittings faced in santo domingo mahogany features a large sliding till containing 16 finely dovetailed drawers. Duncan phyfe tool chest. It was the only interesting thing i found on display when my parents dragged me to the new york historical society. Note the saw till mounted under the lid.

Duncan phyfe tool chest. Early in his woodworking study bill crozier had the luck to examine duncan phyfes tool chest a ruggedly built blanket chest with drawers and compartments inside for tools. Types of duncan phyfe tables on ebay. Various models ranging from a duncan phyfe drop leaf table to duncan phyfe end tables are available on ebay.

With all the talk about toolboxes these days i was excited to get another look at duncan phyfes toolbox which is currently on display at the met as part of a large retrospective of phyfe furniture. The studley tool chest built by piano and organ maker henry o. This model is a constructiondesign rendering of duncan phyfes tool chest developed from carlyle lynchs drawings. His original pieces are roughly 175 to 215 years old.

Phyfe was born in scotland came to america. Unusual pieces like a sheraton leather rotating duncan phyfe drum table may also be found. Its still there by the way in a different location and with better lighting ive always wanted one. His work had a revival in the early 1900s which has resulted in a lot of duncan phyfe style sets but theres a big difference between style and an original.

Woodworking tools for beginners essential woodworking tools antique woodworking tools rockler woodworking woodworking logo woodworking techniques woodworking projects unique woodworking woodworking furniture. By bill crozier 132septoct 1998 issue. I remember master cabinetmaker duncan phyfes tool chest from way back when i was a kid. An inspired tool chest duncan phyfes personal tool chest begets a handsome adaptation.

This render contains many detail items to aid in reconstructing the tool chest that can be simplified if you are adding it to a scene traditionalwoodentoolchest. An unusual feature for american built chests. Educated guesses fill in the gaps traditional furniture. More on the exhibit another time.

Built in the early 20th century this masterpiece is only 39x20x9. On ebay you can find duncan phyfe style tables as well as some originals at a variety of price points.