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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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