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Side Chair

Pottier and Stymus Manufacturing Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side chair with a high curved back and armrests. The armrests are supported by carved posts, each featuring a lion-like figure at the top. The seat and backrest are upholstered in fabric with a patterned design. The seat features a dense, intricate border along the front edge. The chair's frame is made of dark wood with carved legs that curve outward and then inward. The legs are connected by curved stretcher bars. The front legs are adorned with carved lion-like feet. The chair sits on small casters. The backrest showcases a carved crest or emblem surrounded by curved lines and shapes.

Artwork Details

Date
1870–75
Medium
Rosewood, ash, prickly juniper veneer
Culture
American
Dimensions
497 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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