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Side Chair

Joseph Meeks & Sons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Side Chair by Joseph Meeks & Sons is a tall-backed chair with a wide, curved back and a flat, rounded seat. The chair's frame is made of dark wood and features intricate carvings of leaves, flowers, and grapes along the top of the back. The carvings also adorn the armrests, which are curved and have a rounded end. The chair's legs are tapered and curved, with small casters on the bottom. The seat and backrest are upholstered in a light-colored fabric with a floral pattern. The chair has a high back with a pointed top and curved sides. The arms are positioned at a slight angle, with the armrests curving outward and then back inward. The chair sits on a flat surface against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
1859
Medium
Rosewood
Culture
American
Dimensions
486 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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