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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side Chair by artist. The chair has a rectangular backrest with curved sides and a flat top. Two carved floral motifs are on the top corners. A carved decorative piece is in the middle of the backrest, consisting of curved lines and a flower in the center. The backrest is connected to the seat by two curved vertical pieces. The seat is rectangular and covered in dark-colored upholstery with a floral pattern. The chair has four legs, tapering outward from top to bottom, and are slightly curved. The chair is made of dark wood. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Mahogany, birch
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
457 × 624 px
Museum record:
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