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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden chair, Side Chair, by artist not specified. Chair has a high back with curved sides and a decorative openwork design in the center. The seat is upholstered in red fabric with a black pattern. The chair has four legs with ornate carvings at the top and ends in a paw-like foot. The legs are curved and tapered. The chair's frame features carved floral designs. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1760–75
Medium
Mahogany, Atlantic white cedar, yellow pine; upholstery (modern)
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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