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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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