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Armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black armchair with four tapered legs ending in small square blocks, a back with a curved crest rail with an ornate carved design, decorative spindles between the side rails, a curved armrest on each side with a carved scroll at the front, and a cushioned seat covered in black upholstery with upholsterer's tacks around the perimeter; another identical armchair beside it.

Artwork details

Date:
1790–1800
Medium:
Mahogany
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 464 px
Museum record:
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