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Armchair

Duncan Phyfe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The chair "Armchair" by Duncan Phyfe has a rectangular seat and back with straight, slightly sloping sides, covered in dark gray leather. The chair's legs are made of dark wood with a reeded design and end in casters. The backrest features a tufted design with buttons arranged in a grid pattern across the upper section. The chair is positioned at an angle, showcasing both its side and front. The background of the image is a plain light grey color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Mahogany, ash, white pine, tulip poplar
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
506 × 624 px
Museum record:
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