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Leather chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The chair, titled "Leather chair", by an unknown artist, is made of dark brown wood, has a tall, curved backrest with a flat top and a slightly rounded edge at the top, the backrest is covered with dark brown leather with bronze studs around the edges. The seat is also covered in dark brown leather with bronze studs around the edges. The chair has four legs, the back two are straight and the front two are ornately carved with a decorative tassel at the bottom of each leg. The two front legs are connected by two stretchers, one near the floor and one in the middle, the middle stretcher is ornately carved. The chair is angled slightly to the right. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1723–45
Medium
Soft maple, ash
Culture
American
Dimensions
488 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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