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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side Chair by artist. Dark-colored wood chair with a rounded backrest and four vertical slats in the middle. Backrest has a decorative top with a central pointed arch shape flanked by two smaller similar shapes. Two vertical posts on either side of backrest, each with a decorative element near top and bottom. Seat is upholstered with a dark fabric featuring a white floral pattern. Four tapered legs, slightly rounded at bottom, with small flat caps on the ends.

Artwork Details

Date
1795–1810
Medium
Mahogany, ash, cherry
Culture
American
Dimensions
465 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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