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Banister-back armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark wood armchair with banister back; back has seven vertical spindles; ornate curved carvings at top; seat is woven fiber; four legs have ornate curved shape at bottom; two stretchers between legs are ornate; armrests are curved and flat on top. Banister-back armchair by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1720–40
Medium:
Hard maple, soft maple, ash
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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