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Side chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Side chair by artist Dunlap has a dark-colored wooden frame with a curved backrest featuring a decorative top with a wavy edge and four vertical slats in a gothic-inspired design. The seat is rectangular and upholstered in a shiny dark fabric. The chair has four legs with a curved shape resembling an animal's leg, ending in a claw-like foot. The legs are slightly tapered and have a decorative carving near the top. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
1760–90
Medium:
Mahogany
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
404 × 625 px
Museum record:
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