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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black chair with a white floral fabric seat. The chair back is tall and curved at the top. The backrest has a decorative design resembling curved leaves or flowers. The chair legs are straight and tapered. The frame is made of a solid material with a carved diamond pattern on the legs and frame. The seat is square.

Artwork details

Date:
1750–70
Medium:
Mahogany
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
431 × 625 px
Museum record:
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