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Side chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden side chair with gold accents. Curved back and legs. Backrest has gold floral design on top. Seat is upholstered with cream-colored fabric featuring thin, evenly spaced stripes. Cushion edges are bound in dark brown fabric matching chair frame. Chair sits on a plain grey background. The chair is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1810–20
Medium:
Rosewood grained and gilded maple and cherry
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
492 × 624 px
Museum record:
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