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Side chair

Herter Brothers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The chair has a dark wood frame. The backrest features a rectangular shape with a star design in the center, surrounded by a border of small white dots. The top of the backrest has a repeating pattern of shapes resembling spades. The sides of the backrest have ornate carvings resembling beads. The seat is upholstered with green and yellow fabric featuring a floral pattern. The legs are tapered and have ornate carvings. The frame has intricate carvings along the sides and front. The chair is angled slightly to the right. The background behind the chair is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1879
Medium
Rosewood, brass, mother-of-pearl, and reproduction upholstery
Culture
American
Dimensions
461 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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