Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The chair, titled "Side Chair", by an unknown artist, is a dark-colored, wooden chair with a curved top on the back. The back has a horizontal support with five vertical spindles. The seat is cushioned and upholstered in a patterned fabric. The chair's frame features ornate carvings on the legs and around the seat. The legs are tapered and have ornamental details. The background is dark, transitioning to lighter shades towards the bottom where the chair's shadow is cast.