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Side chair (sgabello, pair with 1975.1.2038)

possibly 19th or early 20th century (with reused footborads, possibly 16th or 17th century)
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 954

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Side chair (sgabello, pair with 1975.1.2038)
  • Date: possibly 19th or early 20th century (with reused footborads, possibly 16th or 17th century)
  • Culture: Italian
  • Medium: Walnut, carved.
  • Dimensions: H. 101.6 cm, W. 34.3 cm, D. 35.6 cm
  • Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.2037
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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