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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side Chair by artist. The chair is made of wood and has a brown color. The backrest is tall and curved, with a decorative design at the top. The design at the top of the backrest has a wavy pattern. The backrest has a cutout in the middle, which is shaped like a vase or a teardrop. The seat is flat and rectangular, with a patterned fabric or leather upholstery. The chair has four legs, each with a decorative shape at the bottom. The front two legs have a more ornate design than the back two legs. The legs are connected by two horizontal bars that form an "H" shape. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
1730–50
Medium
Maple, ash
Culture
American
Dimensions
474 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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