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Sofa

Joseph Meeks & Sons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sofa by Joseph Meeks & Sons. A three-seater sofa with a wooden frame, ornately carved with scrollwork and floral patterns. The frame is dark-colored. The sofa has a high, curved back with a carved wooden crest rail. The arms are curved and have a low profile. The seat and back are upholstered in a white and gray floral patterned fabric. The sofa has four legs with small casters on the feet. The background is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
1859
Medium:
Rosewood
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 475 px
Museum record:
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