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Side chair

Herter Brothers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side chair with a high back and straight top rail featuring carved vegetal motifs. The chair's frame is made of dark wood with intricate carvings. The upholstery is a shiny brown fabric adorned with a gold floral pattern. The seat and backrest are both upholstered in the same fabric. The chair has four tapered legs with decorative carvings and small casters on the feet. The background of the image is grey. The chair is by Herter Brothers.

Artwork Details

Date
1879–82
Medium
Oak, brass, and reproduction leather upholstery
Culture
American
Dimensions
496 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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