Side Chair
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Side Chair

TitleSide Chair
ArtistHerter Brothers American, 1864–1906 New York, NY
Date1869–70 19th century
MediumRosewood with marquetry of various woods, ivory, and upholstery
Classificationseating
OriginNew York City New York City
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineWesley M. Dixon Jr. Endowment
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Side Chair” is a work by Herter Brothers American, 1864–1906 New York, NY, dated 1869–70. It is executed in rosewood with marquetry of various woods, ivory, and upholstery and classified as seating. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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