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Side chair

George A. Schastey & Co.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden side chair with a high back and curved legs, on casters. The frame is made of medium-toned wood. The backrest features a carved design at the top, with a semicircular tufted upholstered section. The seat is also upholstered. The upholstery is a blue fabric with a gold floral pattern. The chair has a stretcher between the legs. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
1881–82
Medium:
Satinwood, purpleheart, brass castors, and reproduction upholstery
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
502 × 624 px
Museum record:
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