This sofa is one of a pair of scrolled-back settees by Duncan Phyfe. It has a caned seat and back with tablets carved with the neoclassical motifs often found on Phyfe's furniture. Phyfe was born in Scotland and emigrated to New York in 1784. He became one of the premiere cabinet makers in the United States during the first half of the 19th century, known for blending the previous English Neoclassical and Regency styles together in a distinctive way. Phyfe benefited from his location in New York City on Fulton Street, where he was able to ship his furniture out to the southern states and the rich cotton magnates there, as well as to international ports. Bates Littlehales photographed the settee in March 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. Please refer to 887 for an updated image with upholstery.

This sofa is one of a pair of scrolled-back settees by Duncan Phyfe. It has a caned seat and back with tablets carved with the neoclassical motifs often found on Phyfe's furniture. Phyfe was born in Scotland and emigrated to New York in 1784. He became one of the premiere cabinet makers in the United States during the first half of the 19th century, known for blending the previous English Neoclassical and Regency styles together in a distinctive way. Phyfe benefited from his location in New York City on Fulton Street, where he was able to ship his furniture out to the southern states and the rich cotton magnates there, as well as to international ports. Bates Littlehales photographed the settee in March 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. Please refer to 887 for an updated image with upholstery.

This sofa is one of a pair of scrolled-back settees by Duncan Phyfe. It has a caned seat and back with tablets carved with the neoclassical motifs often found on Phyfe's furniture. Phyfe was born in Scotland and emigrated to New York in 1784. He became one of the premiere cabinet makers in the United States during the first half of the 19th century, known for blending the previous English Neoclassical and Regency styles together in a distinctive way. Phyfe benefited from his location in New York City on Fulton Street, where he was able to ship his furniture out to the southern states and the rich cotton magnates there, as well as to international ports. Bates Littlehales photographed the settee in March 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. Please refer to 887 for an updated image with upholstery.

This sofa is one of a pair of scrolled-back settees by Duncan Phyfe. It has a caned seat and back with tablets carved with the neoclassical motifs often found on Phyfe's furniture. Phyfe was born in Scotland and emigrated to New York in 1784. He became one of the premiere cabinet makers in the United States during the first half of the 19th century, known for blending the previous English Neoclassical and Regency styles together in a distinctive way. Phyfe benefited from his location in New York City on Fulton Street, where he was able to ship his furniture out to the southern states and the rich cotton magnates there, as well as to international ports. Bates Littlehales photographed the settee in March 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. Please refer to 887 for an updated image with upholstery.

This sofa is one of a pair of scrolled-back settees by Duncan Phyfe. It has a caned seat and back with tablets carved with the neoclassical motifs often found on Phyfe's furniture. Phyfe was born in Scotland and emigrated to New York in 1784. He became one of the premiere cabinet makers in the United States during the first half of the 19th century, known for blending the previous English Neoclassical and Regency styles together in a distinctive way. Phyfe benefited from his location in New York City on Fulton Street, where he was able to ship his furniture out to the southern states and the rich cotton magnates there, as well as to international ports. Bates Littlehales photographed the settee in March 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. Please refer to 887 for an updated image with upholstery.

This sofa has painted and gilded dolphin feet and scrolled arms. The sofa is upholstered with a striped forest green fabric. Bates Littlehales photographed this sofa in March 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. Please refer to image 3279 for an updated look at the upholstery.

This sofa has painted and gilded dolphin feet and scrolled arms. The sofa is upholstered with a striped forest green fabric. Bates Littlehales photographed this sofa in March 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. Please refer to image 3279 for an updated look at the upholstery.

This sofa has painted and gilded dolphin feet and scrolled arms. The sofa is upholstered with a striped forest green fabric. Bates Littlehales photographed this sofa in March 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. Please refer to image 3279 for an updated look at the upholstery.

This mahogany chairback settee made in the Federal style was produced in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The settee has carved plumes and double curved arms that match four armchairs. The settee was a gift to the White House Collection by Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Meyers in 1961. Bates Littlehales photographed the settee in March 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. Refer to image 852 to see updated upholstery and 9228 for matching armchair.

This mahogany chairback settee made in the Federal style was produced in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The settee has carved plumes and double curved arms that match four armchairs. The settee was a gift to the White House Collection by Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Meyers in 1961. Bates Littlehales photographed the settee in March 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. Refer to image 852 to see updated upholstery and 9228 for matching armchair.

This settee was used in the Green Room during the John F. Kennedy administration. It is upholstered in late 18th century embroidered cotton and is likely of New England origin. Bates Littlehales photographed the settee in March 1962.

This settee was used in the Green Room during the John F. Kennedy administration. It is upholstered in late 18th century embroidered cotton and is likely of New England origin. Bates Littlehales photographed the settee in March 1962.

This mahogany sofa was crafted in the Empire style with bronze sphinx heads decorating the corners under the arm supports. The sofa is believed to have belonged to First Lady Dolley Madison. This photograph captures the sofa as it appeared in the Red Room, during the John F. Kennedy administration. The silk upholstery was the same as the wall coverings at the time.