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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Side Chair has a black wooden frame with a high, curved backrest featuring a decorative shell-like motif at the top. Two curved side supports extend from the backrest to the seat. The seat is upholstered in white fabric with a black floral pattern. The chair's legs are curved and end in paw-like feet. A stretchers bar connects the front and back legs. The background is a solid gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1730–50
Medium
Walnut, maple
Culture
American
Dimensions
366 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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