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Side Chair

United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden chair with a woven seat. The chair has a simple, minimalist design. The seat is made of woven fibers, possibly rattan or wicker, arranged in a pattern of light and dark brown stripes. The chair frame is made of wood, with a medium brown color and a smooth finish. The backrest is curved at the top, with two vertical posts on either side that taper slightly towards the top. The chair has four legs, two in front and two in back, connected by horizontal rungs. The chair is positioned at an angle, with the front facing slightly to the right. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1840–60
Medium
Maple
Culture
American, Shaker
Dimensions
570 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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