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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Side Chair by this artist features a black wooden frame with a curved backrest. The backrest has a series of curved lines that converge at the top and a decorative cutout design in the center. The seat is cushioned and covered in white fabric with a subtle pattern. The chair has four straight legs and a horizontal support bar between them. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1765–90
Medium
Mahogany, cherry, white pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
498 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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