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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Side Chair has a dark wood frame with a curved top rail featuring a central oval cutout. Four vertical slats make up the backrest. The chair seat is upholstered in a light-colored fabric with a floral pattern. The chair has four tapered legs that are slightly curved.

Artwork Details

Date
1835–50
Medium
Oak
Culture
American
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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