Side chair (voyeuse) 1780 - 1790

This side chair, created by French artist Sulpice Brizard between 1780 and 1790, exemplifies the elegance of 18th-century furniture design. The chair features a delicate, white-painted finish and intricate details like the oval back with a woven pattern and the twisted legs. This "voyeuse" chair is a prime example of the Neoclassical style, characterized by its emphasis on symmetry, balance, and simplicity. Today, it is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.