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Armchair

Duncan Phyfe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The armchair has a wooden frame made of a dark wood, possibly mahogany. The frame features curved arms that are rounded where they meet the seat. The back of the chair is straight and flat. The chair has a red upholstered seat and backrest. The seat is patterned with a cream-colored floral design. The chair has four legs. The background is a gradient gray color. The armchair by Duncan Phyfe.

Artwork details

Date:
1830–35
Medium:
Mahogany, cherry, ash
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
401 × 625 px
Museum record:
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