Sterling Coverings

10/12/2025

Had a chance to restore a little bit of history from a local church this week.😃

08/06/2025

Duncan Phyfe was born in Scotland in 1768, and he moved to the United States with his family in 1784. Phyfe and his family moved to New York state, where his exposure to fine furniture began. At first, he apprenticed in a cabinetmaker’s shop in Albany, New York. Soon after, Phyfe moved to New York City and opened his own furniture-making business on Fulton Street.

By the early 19th century, Duncan Phyfe’s furniture had become increasingly popular with wealthy East Coast customers. He often crafted entire furniture suites for affluent clients.

Duncan Phyfe’s appeal didn’t stop in the 19th century. Throughout the 20th century, Phyfe enthusiasts continued to purchase his original works along with numerous reproduction pieces. Even in 21st century America, he is often called the most famous American cabinetmaker. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City contains numerous Phyfe-attributed or authenticated pieces. One such furniture suite includes a Duncan Phyfe sofa, two armchairs, ten side chairs, and two footstools.

Source of Duncan Phyfe Furniture Appeal
Duncan Phyfe didn’t achieve his wide acclaim by inventing an entirely new furniture style. Instead, he based his designs on fashionable European styles of the late 18th century and early 19th century.

Phyfe was known for his furniture’s excellent proportions and graceful lines, both well-known Neoclassical style hallmarks. Around 1800, Phyfe’s furniture craftsmen were producing delicately-finished furniture pieces in the Sheraton, French Directoire, and Regency styles. By 1825, buyers’ preferences shifted to the heavier Empire style, so Phyfe changed with the times, and began producing pieces in that genre. Fortunately, his well-heeled customers continued to purchase his furniture.

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08/06/2025

Just finished recovering this beautiful Duncan Phyfe sofa. Let us handle your next family treasure.

06/10/2025

Just arrived: 41 X 41 inch glass table with iron base. $75. Call or text 706.540.9579 if you are interested.

06/10/2025

NEW ARRIVAL!
Swivel bar stools, like new!
31" tall | 16" seats
$120 for the pair (open to offers)
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03/24/2025

A pair of almost new electric recliner chairs wandered into shop and are now ready for your family room. Message us.

11/27/2024

Bin of leather scraps. $25. I have a couple. Great for crafts or costume projects.

11/08/2024

Flash sale on Monday 11/11 ...11 am to 2 pm. Upper floor of Georgia Square Mall. 30% off all used furniture and fabric remnants only $5.00 per yard.

05/25/2024

Tons of used furniture in the shop. Call and stop by to make offer. Lots of fabric too starting at $2. 706.621.5919