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Settee

Joseph Cox

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Settee by Joseph Cox. Black leather settee with a tall back and curved top edge. The back and seat are covered in black leather. The armrests are rolled and made of the same material as the rest of the settee. The four legs are curved and tapered with decorative carvings at the top. The front legs are shaped like a claw. The settee has a row of small metal studs around the edge of the seat. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
1757–60
Medium
Mahogany, red oak, cherry, pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 482 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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