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Side Chair

Duncan Phyfe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark wood chair with a curved backrest featuring a carved design at the top, two curved horizontal bars forming an arch in the middle, and a flat top. The chair has a flat seat made of woven rattan or cane. The four legs are curved and tapered, with gold caps on the ends. A curved stretcher connects the front and back legs. The background is a plain gray color. Side Chair by Duncan Phyfe.

Artwork details

Date:
1791–1818
Medium:
Mahogany, brass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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