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Square-back armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square-back armchair by Gillows. Black wooden chair with a square back featuring four vertical spindles. The armrests are curved and extend outward from the back. The seat is upholstered in black velvet with tufting. The chair has four tapered legs with decorative carvings. A metal mesh panel is visible underneath the seat. The background is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1810
Medium:
Mahogany, cane
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
475 × 624 px
Museum record:
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