Ernest, the No. 1043 Rattan Armchair

Invite lightness into your home with this double-caned rattan armchair, a true homage to vintage elegance. Its delicate and airy structure offers optimal comfort while bringing a warm touch to your decor. Perfect for creating a reading nook or enhancing your living room, this armchair harmonizes beautifully with natural hues and soft textiles. A few signs of wear bear witness to its history and add to its unique character.

Width: 58 cm
Depth: 58 cm
Height: 100 cm
Seat height: 44 cm
Seat width: 45 cm
Seat depth: 50 cm

A brief history of the armchair
While the chair is made for work or dining, the armchair emerged in the 17th century with a single mission: rest. Its name derives from the Old French "faudesteuil," a folding dignitary's seat, but it became emancipated under Louis XV to become this piece of comfort furniture equipped with armrests. Unlike the chair, it favors a wider seat and an inclined backrest, inviting conversation rather than a rigid posture. Whether it's a "bergère" with full sides to shield from drafts or a lighter "bridge" armchair, it embodies the evolution of the art of living.