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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side Chair by Gillows. Dark brown wood chair with a red upholstered seat. The chair has a curved back with a lyre-shaped design in the center. The backrest is flat at the top and slightly rounded on the sides. Four legs are tapered and end in a claw-like foot. The seat is flat and rectangular with rounded corners. A decorative molding is on the front edge of the seat. The background is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
1810–20
Medium
Mahogany, brass, ash, and tulip poplar
Culture
American
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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