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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The chair, titled "Side Chair", by an unknown artist, has a dark wood frame with a rectangular back and four legs, two straight and two turned; stretchers between the straight legs. The seat and back are upholstered in a patterned fabric featuring red, green, and tan colors. The chair's legs are connected by two side stretchers and one back stretcher. The backrest is straight and vertical, with two turned posts connecting it to the seat. The seat is square and flat. The upholstery has a floral design. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1660–90
Medium
Maple, oak
Culture
American
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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