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Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black chair with four straight legs, a padded seat covered in black leather, and a backrest featuring a decorative design. The backrest has a rounded top with a carved floral motif in the center, consisting of curved lines and shapes. Two vertical curved lines extend from the sides of the backrest to the seat. The chair's frame appears to be made of wood. The seat is rectangular with slightly curved edges. The chair is positioned at an angle. The background is white. Title: Chair. Artist: unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
1790–1810
Medium:
Mahogany, maple
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
475 × 624 px
Museum record:
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