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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side Chair by artist. Black wooden chair with a rectangular back. Backrest has horizontal slats across top and middle with decorative spindles between. Upholstered seat and backrest with white fabric featuring thin stripes and floral patterns. Decorative metal tacks line edges of upholstery. Four tapered legs with ornate carvings near bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1877–80
Medium
Mahogany
Culture
American
Dimensions
497 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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