This pair of vintage chairs charms with the combination of dark wood and red bouclé fabric, offering a contemporary feel that is easy to integrate around a table. Their enveloping seat and backrest create a soft presence, while the wooden frame adds a more sober and warm touch. Sourced second-hand, they are suitable for both a dining room and a workspace, where they introduce a textile element without making the space feel cluttered. The seat proportions offer good everyday comfort, with a height adapted for both meals and working. Placed around a light wood table and accompanied by white tableware, they create a very elegant ensemble.
Width: 45 cm
Depth: 45 cm
Height: 80 cm
Seat height: 43 cm
Seat width: 40 cm
Seat depth: 40 cm
A brief history of the chair
In the Middle Ages, sitting on a chair with a backrest was a rare privilege, reserved for the person leading the assembly: the "president" (from the Latin praesidere, to sit before). Long a symbol of prestige compared to the benches and stools of the common people, the chair only became democratized in the 18th century to become an everyday object. It is distinguished from the armchair by the absence of armrests, a structure designed to offer total freedom of movement around a table or desk. The result of a constant quest for balance between lightness and solidity, it has evolved from carved solid wood to more modern lines, making each seat a witness to the history of comfort.
