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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black chair with a curved backrest and a seat. Backrest has a wave design carved into it. Chair has four legs, two at front and two at back, with horizontal bars connecting them. Seat appears to be made of wood. Backrest has two vertical bars on either side with carved patterns. Top of backrest is curved and has a carved design. The Side Chair by Duncan Phyfe.

Artwork details

Date:
1825–30
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
473 × 625 px
Museum record:
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