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Window Stool

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

"Window Stool" by Josef Hoffmann. Curved dark brown wooden bench with a woven seat. The bench has a low back and two curved armrests that rise from the back. The armrests are adorned with a carved floral pattern at the top. Four curved legs extend from the base, each ending in a gold paw-like foot. A gold circle adorns the center of the base where the legs meet. The seat is made of woven brown material, possibly rattan or wicker. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1810–20
Medium:
Mahogany, gilt brass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 572 px
Museum record:
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