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Side chair

Herter Brothers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The chair has a gold frame. The frame is made of wood and features ornate carvings. The backrest is rectangular with curved sides, and the top has a decorative oval design. There are two vertical posts on either side of the backrest. The seat is upholstered in blue fabric with gold dots. The chair has four legs. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1870
Medium:
Gilded wood and reproduction upholstery
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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