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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Side Chair by the artist has a dark brown wooden frame. The chair's back features two curved sides with a tall, thin center section adorned with a shell-like carving at the top. The seat is upholstered in a beige fabric with a white floral pattern. The chair has four legs with a curved design and rounded feet. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
1740–50
Medium:
Mahogany, maple, cherry, white pine
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
412 × 624 px
Museum record:
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