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Easy Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

High-backed chair with a winged back and upholstered seat and backrest. The chair has a wooden frame with four curved legs. The upholstery features a floral pattern in shades of light and dark. The backrest is tall and curved, with a flat top. The armrests are curved and padded. The chair's title is "Easy Chair".

Artwork details

Date:
1760–90
Medium:
Walnut, red oak, yellow pine, ash, maple, tulip poplar
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
504 × 624 px
Museum record:
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