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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side Chair by artist. Dark wood chair with high back, curved sides, and ornate carvings. Back has three vertical slats with rounded tops, joined at top and bottom by horizontal pieces. Center slat has ornate carvings. Two curved legs visible from back, straight legs in front. Seat upholstered in light-colored fabric with geometric pattern. Fabric appears slightly worn. Background plain white. Chair centered in frame.

Artwork Details

Date
1790–1800
Medium
Mahogany, maple
Culture
American
Dimensions
497 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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