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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black chair with a curved back. Back has arched top with carved decoration. Four vertical slats in the middle and two thicker side pieces connected to the curved top. Two horizontal pieces connect the side pieces to each other. The lower one is straight while the upper one has decorative carvings on the side pieces. Seat is covered in dark gray fabric with white floral patterns. Four tapered legs with small feet. Side Chair.

Artwork Details

Date
1795–1810
Medium
Mahogany, ash, cherry
Culture
American
Dimensions
461 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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