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Settee

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black wooden settee by artist Duncan Phyfe. The settee has a curved backrest with a wicker panel in the middle and wicker sides on the arms. The seat is flat and also made of wicker. There are three drawers underneath the seat, each with a metal drawer pull. The settee has curved arms and short legs. The background of the image is light gray. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1830
Medium:
Pine, red gum, tulip, mahogany, bamboo, teak
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 255 px
Museum record:
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