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Sofa

Duncan Phyfe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sofa by Duncan Phyfe has a dark wood frame with a curved top rail. The frame is adorned with gold studs along the edges. The sofa has a high back and curved arms. The upholstery is black fabric with vertical stripes. The seat is divided into two sections. The legs are tapered and have small casters on the ends. The sofa has a classic, elegant design. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1805–15
Medium
Mahogany, white pine, tulip poplar
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 458 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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