Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The chair by an unknown artist titled "Side Chair" has a tall, rectangular back. The back features a fabric panel with a striped pattern, bordered by rows of small decorative tacks. The panel is surrounded by a frame with a row of small decorative tacks along the edges. Below the panel, the backrest has a horizontal row of spindle-shaped decorations. The seat is upholstered with the same fabric as the back, with a striped pattern and bordered by rows of small decorative tacks. The chair frame is made of dark wood with ornate carvings on the legs. The legs are tapered and have small feet with casters. A stretcher bar connects the legs under the seat. The chair sits on a light-colored floor against a light-colored wall.