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Armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark wood armchair with a high back, featuring a curved top rail with a decorative panel. Four vertical spindles are present in the back. The chair has curved arms with ornate carvings. The seat is upholstered in dark fabric with a repeating pattern and trimmed with small metal tacks. The chair stands on four tapered legs. "Armchair" by artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1795–1810
Medium:
Mahogany, ash, cherry
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
495 × 624 px
Museum record:
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