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Armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows an armchair. The chair is viewed from the front. The chair has a tall back with a wavy top edge. The back, seat, and arm cushions are covered in light-colored fabric. The frame is dark-colored wood. The armrests are curved. The arm cushions have visible stitching around the edges. Brass casters are on the bottom of each leg. The chair's seat has small metal studs along the front edge. The background is a plain wall and a smooth floor. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1755–90
Medium
Mahogany, red maple, white pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
503 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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