Duncan Phyfe (1795-1848)

Graceful and Refined - Elegant appearance. (Federal style shown)

Slopes to front posts - Arms slope down to meet posts from the seat.

	Upholstered - Cushioned and fabric covered.
	Wood - Solid wood, horizontal slats, vertical slats, or vertical splats.

	Crossbar - X-shaped splat.
	Crosspiece - Single flat vertical slat.
	Lyre - Lyre-shaped central splat.
	Scroll Back - Curved X-shaped splat.

	Carved - Decorative carving on chair legs.
	Curule - X-shaped curved legs.
	Reeded - Rounded decorative grooved or molding.
	Round - Round, usually shaped or turned leg.
	Simple turning - Turned leg with a few types of turnings.
	Splayed - Leg with a concave shape.
	Square - Flat surfaced leg on all sides.
	Straight - Straight leg, vertical to chair seat.
	Tapered - Straight leg gradually decreasing in width.
	Tapered Turning - Turned leg with a slender, tapered appearance.

	Cane - Woven rattan.
	Upholstered - Cushioned and covered with fabric.

	Horseshoe - Horseshoe shaped seat with a rounded front.
	Square - Square shaped seat.

	Brass Knob - Mushroom-shaped brass knob.
	Glass Knob - Mushroom-shaped or round glass knob, often clear or iridescent.
	Lion Head Ring Pull - Lion's head with ring pull attached through mouth, usually in brass.
	Oval Stamped Brass Back Plate with Bail - Oval back plate of stamped brass with conforming handle. The size varies from 3 to 4 inches wide by 2 to 2.5 inches high.

	Brocade - Rich, heavily woven fabric with a raised design, often with gold or silver thread.
	Damask - Medium weight, glossy fabric with a reversible pattern and a figured intricate weave, often of linen, cotton, silk, or wool.
	Hair Cloth - Stiff, open weave fabric made from animal hair, often camel or horse hair.
	Needlepoint - A type of counted thread embroidery in which yarn is stitched through an open canvas weave.
	Satin - Light to medium weight fabric with a smooth glossy face and a dull back.

	Gilding - Gold leaf.
	Oil Varnish - Clear finish that emphasized the grain of the wood.

	Brass Paw or Claw - Animal paw or claw in brass.
	Continuation of leg - Leg does not terminate into a foot.
	Knob - Small, rounded turned ball.
	Paw or Claw - Carved animal paw or claw.

	Brass - Yellowish metal made from copper and zinc.
	Glass - Transparent to translucent.

Dovetail - An interlocking wood joint in which a series of wedge-shaped projections fits into a series of alternating grooves.

	Slight Curve - Gently curving lines.
	Straight - Straight lines.

	Acanthus Leaf - Conventionalized leaf.
	Arrows - Line with pointed tip.
	Circle - A spherical shape.
	Drapery Swag - Loosely folded cloth.
	Lyre - Small harp-like musical instrument.
	Plume - Feather-like figure.

	Carving - Cutting or chipping the surface of wood to create a shape or design.
	Fluting - Carved or molded vertical channels.
	Fretwork - Decorative carving or openwork with interlacing lines.
	Inlay - Contrasting material set into the surface of wood to create a shape or design.

Slender - Graceful and delicate dimensions. (Duncan Phyfe style shown)

Limited Use - Limited use of stretchers. (Queen Anne style shown)

	Black Walnut - Dark brown American hardwood with a wide range of figures.
	Cherry - Red-brown American hardwood.
	Fruitwood - Pink-brown American hardwood, including apple and pear.
	Maple - Golden to Red-brown American hardwood with a wide range of figures.
	Rosewood Veneer - Purple-brown South American hardwood with black streaks that can be highly polished.
	Satinwood Veneer - Light yellow to golden brown Indian hardwood that is highly figured, has a close grain, and can be highly polished.

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