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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Side Chair has a black frame made of wood. The backrest is tall and curved with a decorative cut-out design in the center, featuring curved lines and shapes. The seat is rectangular and upholstered in a gray floral fabric. The chair has four legs, with two front legs and two back legs connected by stretchers. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1780
Medium
Mahogany, maple, red oak
Culture
American
Dimensions
475 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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