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Side chair

Herter Brothers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side chair with a high back and rounded top. The back has a tufted design with gold, blue, and green fabric. The frame is made of dark wood with gold accents. The seat is also tufted and has the same fabric as the back. The chair has four legs with a decorative design at the top of each leg, featuring gold accents. The legs are tapered and have small casters on the bottom. The chair's frame features intricate carvings and gold inlays, particularly around the back and seat. The background is a gradient of dark gray to light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1860–70
Medium
Rosewood; gilding
Culture
American
Dimensions
419 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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