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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side Chair by Artist. Dark brown wooden chair with a curved backrest featuring a central vertical element and two curved side pieces. The backrest's top section has a carved design resembling a flower or shell. The seat is square and upholstered in red fabric. The chair's legs are curved and tapered with a decorative element near the bottom of each leg. The front legs are longer than the back legs. The chair has a stretchers between the legs for support.

Artwork details

Date:
1740–90
Medium:
Walnut, maple, white pine
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
463 × 624 px
Museum record:
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