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Windsor Armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black wooden Windsor Armchair with a high backrest featuring multiple vertical spindles and a horizontal top rail. The chair has a flat seat and armrests. A semicircular table-like surface is attached to the left side on a hinge. The chair has four tapered legs connected by a stretcher. A small drawer with a keyhole is positioned under the seat. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
1760–90
Medium
Maple, pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
511 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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