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Side Chair

Thomas Howard Jr.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The chair has a black frame. The backrest is shield-shaped with curved sides. The backrest is decorated with leaf-like patterns. The seat is upholstered in light gray fabric with a darker gray floral pattern. The chair has four tapered legs that curve outward. Side Chair by Thomas Howard Jr.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1795
Medium
Mahogany, maple, birch, satinwood
Culture
American
Dimensions
438 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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