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Side Chair

Duncan Phyfe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side Chair by Duncan Phyfe. Dark wood chair with a curved back featuring two rounded horizontal bars. The backrest has a carved design at the top. The seat is square and covered with light blue fabric featuring a white floral pattern. Four curved legs with gold claw feet. A horizontal support connects the legs under the seat.

Artwork Details

Date
1791–1818
Medium
Mahogany, brass
Culture
American
Dimensions
444 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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