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Side Chair

Pottier and Stymus Manufacturing Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side chair with a black frame and gold accents. The back of the chair features a curved top with a carved bow design. Two carved figures are on either side of the chair back. A blue and white porcelain plaque with a figure in blue clothing is centered on the chair back. The seat is round and upholstered in yellow fabric with red designs. The chair has four legs with a curved stretcher between them.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1875
Medium
Walnut, mahogany, rosewood, cedar
Culture
American
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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