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Side Chair

John Philip Fondé

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black chair with a patterned fabric seat and backrest. The chair has a curved backrest and armrest-like supports leading to the seat. The seat and backrest are upholstered in a dark fabric with a small, repeating pattern. The frame is dark with white inlays forming a diamond design on the front. The chair has four tapered legs with a slight curve. Side Chair by John Philip Fondé.

Artwork details

Date:
c. 1816
Medium:
Painted and gilded ash, eastern white pine and white oak with reproduction moiré
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
507 × 624 px
Museum record:
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