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Armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black wooden armchair with a high back and curved armrests. The back has a carved, openwork design featuring interconnected curved lines and shapes. The seat is upholstered in white fabric with a floral pattern. The chair has a stretcher between the legs. The artist is Gillows and the title is Armchair.

Artwork details

Date:
1770–90
Medium:
Mahogany, spruce
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
440 × 624 px
Museum record:
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