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Spindle-back armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The spindle-back armchair has a wooden frame. The frame is made of turned wood, with a rich brown color. Two vertical posts are at the back, each with a rounded finial at the top. The backrest has multiple horizontal and vertical spindles. The armrests are also made of turned wood and have a similar design to the backrest. There are multiple horizontal and vertical spindles between the armrests. The chair has four legs, each with a rounded foot. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1640–80
Medium:
Ash
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
462 × 624 px
Museum record:
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