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Corner chair

Joseph Armitt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The chair has a dark brown wood frame. The chair's backrest has a curved top rail and three vertical slats in the center. Two curved side pieces extend from the top rail, each featuring a scroll-like design at the top and a flat surface at the bottom where they meet the seat frame. The seat frame is also made of dark brown wood and has a curved front edge. The chair's seat is covered in light brown leather. The chair has four legs, each with a curved design and a flat foot. The chair appears to be a corner chair, with a design that would allow it to fit into a corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1740–47
Medium
Walnut, yellow pine; leather (modern)
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette