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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Side Chair, by an unknown artist, is a dark brown wooden chair. The chair has a tall back with a decorative curved top and six vertical spindles. The chair's seat is made of woven fibers, likely wicker or rattan. The chair's legs are turned and tapered. The chair's frame appears to be made of wood. There is a horizontal stretcher between the front and back legs. The background is plain white. The chair is centered in the image.

Artwork details

Date:
1700–1730
Medium:
Maple, ash
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 625 px
Museum record:
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