This piece is in the style of an iconic 15th-century Italian Renaissance folding chair characterized by an "X" or "scissors" frame made of multiple, curved wooden slats. This chair is a reproduction and does not fold itself, but the design on the backrest places it as an Asian influenced piece, taking inspiration from Western aesthetics and produced mid-century. This style would have been recognized with reverence for its original historical associations with high ranking members of the Renaissance era church.