Armchair of gilded beechwood, the seat, back and arm pads upholstered in brownish red silk damask. The legs are of fluted, columnar form, the seat rail carved with guilloche ornament. The upholstery of the seat is on a detachable pad(this form of upholstery known as <i>à chassis</i>). It is held into the frame by a spring catch which engages with the lower rail. This is set within the fabric lining of the back and can be operated.