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Armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black wooden armchair with a high back and four tapered legs. The backrest is upholstered in white fabric with small black dots. The seat is also upholstered in the same fabric. The chair has a curved top on the backrest. The armrests are made of black wood and have a rounded edge.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1810
Medium:
Mahogany, satinwood, birch, white pine
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
413 × 625 px
Museum record:
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