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Pair of side chairs, ca. 1700, Walnut, velvet (modern)

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Chair

Pair of side chairs

Maker unknown · ca. 1700

Medium: Walnut, velvet (modern)
Dimensions: Each: H. 54-3/4 x W. 22-1/2 x D. 19 in. (139.1 x 57.1 x 48.3 cm)
Accession: 64.101.909, .910
Credit line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964
Culture: Dutch

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