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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark wood side chair with a floral patterned seat, featuring a high back with curved sides, a shell-like design at the top, and a ruler for scale. The chair has four legs with a decorative design on the front two, which are curved at the bottom. The seat is upholstered with a fabric featuring a white floral pattern on a dark background. The chair is positioned on a white surface against a white wall. Side Chair by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1750–75
Medium
Mahogany, yellow pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
509 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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