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Armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The armchair features a brown wooden frame. The chair has a tall back with two horizontal slats. The back also has two vertical posts, each with a rounded finial at the top. The seat is made of woven fibers in shades of brown. The chair has two armrests, each supported by a vertical post. The chair's legs are connected by four horizontal slats underneath the seat. The chair's overall design is simple and traditional. The chair by Gill & Reigate.

Artwork details

Date:
1670–1700
Medium:
Maple, ash
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
471 × 624 px
Museum record:
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