STRUCTURAL FEATURES: The wooden base of the armless chair is akin to a stool or an ottoman, while the semi-circular back has a fan-shaped flared form, a classic characteristic of the Art Deco style. The rich Art Deco style largely comes into India via Bombay in the 1920s. The style also stems from the fascination with speed, movement and the kinetic nature of transportation during the Machine Age.

STYLISTIC FEATURES: The bold form and clean ribbed lines of the cushioned back evoke swiftness. Its style can be classified as that of a barrel chair –- emblematic of a high, round back like half a barrel or a keg.