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Side Chair

Duncan Phyfe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black chair with a flat top rail and a decorative back with a central oval design flanked by scrollwork. The chair's seat is woven cane. The four legs are tapered and end in paws. The chair to the right is shown from the side; it has a curved back with a flat top and a flat seat made of woven cane. The legs are curved and tapered. The background is white. The floor is light gray. The title is "Side Chair" and the artist/creator is Duncan Phyfe.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1815
Medium
Cherry
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 462 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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