Indian Neoclassical Style Chair

Seen from the side, the drapery looks even less likely.

Contemporary and from India, this neoclassical style chair is made of teak wood and silver. Rulers and wealthy households in India have long commissioned furniture sheathed in silver, and the classical swag gives it the air of a temple front. From this angle, the fluted back posts lean gently and the silver folds appear to hang free of them. Urn finials cap each post. Thick black and white stripes run across the upholstered seat, which sits in a smooth silver rail. It stands 41.5 inches high, 16 long and 18 deep.

Sitting is allowed. Leaning back takes nerve.