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Slipper Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Slipper Chair by artist has a silver metal frame with ornate details. The chair has a high back with a decorative top, and a flat seat. The backrest has a solid upper section covered in black fabric, and a lower section with seven small, evenly spaced, cylindrical spindles. The four legs are tapered and have ornate details at the top and bottom. The seat is covered in black leather or fabric. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1870–80
Medium
Beech
Culture
American
Dimensions
500 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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