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Side chair

D. Phyfe & Son

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden chair with a curved backrest featuring a decorative cutout design in the center. The backrest has a wide top and narrows towards the seat. The seat is upholstered in red fabric with a gold floral pattern. The chair has four legs with a slight taper and small metal balls at the bottom. The front legs are turned, featuring a decorative molding. The background is a plain gray color. The chair is by D. Phyfe & Son.

Artwork details

Date:
1841
Medium:
Rosewood, rosewood veneer, ash (secondary wood), reproduction upholstery
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
451 × 624 px
Museum record:
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