Empire-style armchair with an upholstered barrel back. The chair showcases beautifully carved, gold-painted dolphin arm details. The dolphin arms are in the style of swan or goose heads. The upholstery is a multicolored striped material with a delicate floral pattern within the blue stripes. The barrel seat back includes brass nailhead trim on the front and back of the chair. The chair is supported by splay legs. Material is likely a mahogany wood, and a silk upholstery. Some staining on the material of the seat. Small nicks on the wood.