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Side Chair

John Goddard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side Chair by John Goddard. A dark brown wooden chair with a tall backrest and curved sides; backrest has fan shaped carving at top, and three curved slats; seat is upholstered with white fabric featuring a black and pink botanical pattern; four legs are curved and have carvings resembling animal paws; stretcher bar between legs.

Artwork Details

Date
1760–85
Medium
Mahogany, maple
Culture
American
Dimensions
405 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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