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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side Chair by artist. Dark brown wood chair with tall, narrow backrest featuring a central spindle and two curved outer sections. The backrest top has a slight curve. The seat is upholstered with fabric featuring a light-colored background and a floral pattern in shades of green, blue, orange, and pink. The chair's legs are curved and tapered, with a stretcher between the front and back legs. The chair has a low, curved apron around the seat. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1735–60
Medium:
Painted maple, pine; crewel wool, linen
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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