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What does duncan phyfe mean?
Any of various kinds of furniture having a particular design characterized by superior proportions, balance, symmetry, and restraint.
Where does duncan phyfe come from?
After Duncan Phyfe (born Duncan Fife; 1770–1854), American cabinetmaker.

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