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Side Chair

Duncan Phyfe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side Chair by Duncan Phyfe. The chair has a dark-colored wood frame with a curved backrest, two curved vertical side pieces connected by two horizontal pieces; the top piece is curved. The seat frame has reeded edges, and the four legs are curved, tapering towards the ends, and have small feet. A white striped fabric seat cushion is on the chair.

Artwork Details

Date
1791–1818
Medium
Mahogany, brass
Culture
American
Dimensions
491 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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