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Side chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The side chair's frame is dark brown. The chair has a high back with curved sides, a flat top, and an openwork design in the center featuring intersecting curved lines and rounded shapes. The curved legs have a wide base and end in a decorative paw-like foot. The seat is cushioned and upholstered in red fabric with a raised floral pattern.

Artwork details

Date:
1755–75
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
423 × 624 px
Museum record:
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