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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Side Chair has a dark brown wood frame. The chair has a tall back with curved sides and a decorative design in the center. The design features two curved lines that form a circular pattern. The seat is covered in yellow fabric with a decorative trim around the edges. The chair has four legs with ornate carvings at the top, resembling a paw. The legs curve outward and then inward to form a foot.

Artwork Details

Date
1770–90
Medium
Mahogany
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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