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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
Museum record:
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