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Side Chair

Duncan Phyfe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two dark-colored wooden chairs with upholstered seats. The chairs have a curved back with a horizontal top rail and a decorative oval or circular element in the middle. The back legs are straight and the front legs are curved. The seats are upholstered with a patterned fabric featuring a light-colored design on a dark background. The chairs are positioned side by side, angled slightly outward. The background is a plain light-colored surface. The style of the chairs appears to be formal and traditional. The chairs are by Duncan Phyfe.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1810
Medium:
Mahogany, ash, tulip poplar
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 452 px
Museum record:
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