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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored side chair, titled "Side Chair", by an unknown artist. The chair has a tall, flat back with a lyre-shaped design at the top, featuring seven vertical strings. The chair's frame is made of dark wood, with a smooth, glossy finish. The seat is upholstered in dark fabric with a patterned design. The chair has four curved legs with a decorative rope-like design carved into the front two legs. The edges of the seat and backrest are adorned with small metal studs. The chair is angled slightly to the right. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1805–15
Medium:
Mahogany
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
414 × 625 px
Museum record:
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