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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side Chair by artist. Black chair with a curved back and arm rests, featuring a shell-like design at the top. The seat is cushioned and upholstered in a light-colored fabric. Four legs with ornate carvings at the bottom, and a flat concrete floor and light-colored wall in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1740–60
Medium
Walnut, tulip poplar
Culture
American
Dimensions
507 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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