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Side Chair

Joseph Meeks & Sons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The chair has a high back with a curved top and a pointed center. Carvings of flowers and grapes are at the top. The backrest and seat are upholstered in fabric with a floral pattern. The chair frame is made of dark wood and has curved arms that connect to the backrest. The armrests are also made of carved wood. The legs are curved and have small wheels at the bottom. The chair appears to be an antique piece, specifically a side chair, created by Joseph Meeks & Sons.

Artwork details

Date:
1859
Medium:
Rosewood
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
486 × 624 px
Museum record:
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