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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Side Chair by artist Duncan Phyfe features a dark wood frame with a rounded backrest resembling a fan or heart shape. The backrest has multiple curved slats radiating from a central point. The chair has four tapered legs and a cushioned seat upholstered in white and light gray striped fabric with a decorative trim along the edges.

Artwork details

Date:
1795–1805
Medium:
Mahogany, ash, tulip poplar, oak, cherry
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
473 × 624 px
Museum record:
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