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Taboret

Duncan Phyfe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Taboret by Duncan Phyfe is a low-set stool with a square seat. The seat is covered in light-colored upholstery with a large circular floral design in the center and a smaller border around the edge. The legs are curved and made of dark wood, forming an X shape at the bottom with a horizontal curved support piece connecting them. The front and back legs are curved and taper to a point at the floor. The stool is angled slightly to the right. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1837
Medium:
Mahogany, ash, modern upholstery
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 471 px
Museum record:
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