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Side Chair

Benjamin Randolph

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The chair has a wooden frame with a dark brown finish, featuring an intricately carved backrest with curved top and a design of interconnected shapes. The seat is upholstered in blue fabric with a floral pattern and trimmed with gold studs around the edges. The chair's legs are carved with a design resembling animal paws. Side Chair by Benjamin Randolph.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1769
Medium
Mahogany, northern white cedar; upholstery (modern)
Culture
American
Dimensions
486 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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