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Sofa

Duncan Phyfe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden sofa with curved legs and armrests. The sofa has a yellow seat cushion and a matching cylindrical bolster pillow on the left side. The back of the sofa features three sections of woven cane panels, framed by dark brown wood. The wooden frame is adorned with ornate carvings on the top backrest and scroll-like designs on the armrests. The legs are curved and end in gold caps. The sofa is set against a light blue wall and floor. Sofa by Duncan Phyfe.

Artwork Details

Date
1810–20
Medium
Mahogany, gilt brass, tulip poplar
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 326 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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