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Banister-back chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden chair with a woven seat. The chair has a tall, narrow back with a decorative top. The back features vertical grooves. The four legs have a decorative shape, with the front legs being more ornate. A horizontal stretcher connects the two front legs and another connects the two back legs. The seat is made of woven fibers. The background is white. The chair is titled "Banister-back chair".

Artwork details

Date:
1715–35
Medium:
Poplar, ash
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
441 × 624 px
Museum record:
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