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Side Chair

Duncan Phyfe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side chair with a curved backrest and four legs. The backrest features a leaf design at the top and a lyre-shaped cutout in the center. The seat is cushioned and upholstered, with a large tear on the right side. The chair appears to be made of dark wood. The background is light gray. By Duncan Phyfe.

Artwork Details

Date
1805–15
Medium
Mahogany, ash, cherry
Culture
American
Dimensions
463 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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