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Armchair

Duncan Phyfe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Armchair by Duncan Phyfe. Dark brown wooden frame with a flat top rail featuring a wood inlay pattern. The armrests are curved and rolled. The chair has a rectangular back with red upholstery. The seat is also upholstered in red fabric with a cream-colored floral and geometric pattern. The chair has four straight legs. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–35
Medium
Mahogany, cherry, ash
Culture
American
Dimensions
387 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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