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Side Chair

William Buttre

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side Chair by William Buttre: Dark wood chair with a rounded seat and four tapered legs; curved backrest features a shield shape with vertical slats and curled sides; ornate carvings adorn the top of the backrest; curved supports on either side resemble leaves; stretcher bar underneath seat.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1815
Medium
Ash, beech, tulip
Culture
American
Dimensions
532 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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