Who created "Window Seat"?

Window Seat was created by D. Phyfe & Son in 1841.

Is "Window Seat" in the public domain?

Yes, Window Seat is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Window Seat

Q: What medium is "Window Seat"?

Window Seat is Rosewood veneer; pine, yellow poplar (secondary woods); reproduction upholstery with original upholstery foundation.

D. Phyfe & Son

1841

Medium

Rosewood veneer; pine, yellow poplar (secondary woods); reproduction upholstery with original upholstery foundation

Dimensions

18 x 43 x 16 in. (45.7 x 109.2 x 40.6 cm)

Classification

Window seat

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of J. Nicholas Wilson, 2006

Accession Number

2006.400

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing, this elegant *Window Seat* (1841) by D. Phyfe & Son exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of one of 19th-century America's premier furniture makers. Duncan Phyfe, a Scottish immigrant who established his New York workshop, and his son popularized accessible luxury through pieces like this, blending European influences with American ingenuity. Designed for cozy alcoves or bay windows, the seat offered intimate seating for reading or conversation, reflecting the era's growing emphasis on domestic comfort amid rapid urbanization. Crafted...

Window Seat

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