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Armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black armchair with a high backrest and curved armrests. The backrest features a shield-like design with intricate carvings. The seat is upholstered in gray and white striped fabric with decorative tacks along the edges. The chair has four tapered legs. The title of the armchair is "Armchair".

Artwork details

Date:
1790–1800
Medium:
Mahogany
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
491 × 625 px
Museum record:
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