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Armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden armchair, "Armchair". The chair has a high back with a curved top and a cutout in the center, resembling an hourglass. The seat is woven with light-brown fibers, possibly wicker or rattan. The chair has armrests with rounded ends and ornate carvings on the sides. The legs are tapered with ornate carvings and end in flat, flared feet. A stretcher bar connects the front and back legs. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1735–60
Medium:
Maple
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
411 × 625 px
Museum record:
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