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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side Chair by artist. Dark wood chair with four horizontal backrest slats, each slat having a wavy line design with an oval floral pattern in the center. The backrest curves outward at the top and tapers inward at the bottom. The chair's legs are straight and square-shaped. A patterned fabric cushion covers the seat. The chair sits on a white floor against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
1785–95
Medium
Mahogany, yellow pine, white pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
458 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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