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Couch

Duncan Phyfe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The couch by Duncan Phyfe has a dark wood frame with a reddish-brown color. The frame features curved legs and arms with a glossy finish. The couch has a curved back with a rounded top edge. The upholstery is red fabric with gold embroidery along the edges of the back and seat. The seat and back are a single piece of upholstery. Two cylindrical red bolsters are placed at each end of the couch. A red pillow with gold embroidery is against the left arm. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1837
Medium:
Mahogany, mahogany veneer, pine, ash, modern upholstery
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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