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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
Museum record:
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