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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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