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Side Chair

Herter Brothers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored chair with curved back, four tapered legs, and a floral-patterned seat. Back has a curved top with white inlays arranged in circles and a shield shape. Diagonal and rope-like gold lines cross the back, and the frame is intricately carved. The seat has a scalloped edge with three white inlays. The chair's legs have circular feet and vertical ridges. A fabric seat with a floral pattern of orange, blue, and black is present. The background is gray. Side Chair by Herter Brothers.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1882
Medium:
Gilded maple, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, and modern upholstery
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
445 × 625 px
Museum record:
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