This dark wood and black leather chair appeals with its contemporary look and the simplicity of its lines. Its dark wooden structure pairs beautifully with a black leather seat and backrest, offering a measured presence around a dining table, in an office, or as an occasional chair. The seat, designed at an appropriate height, provides comfortable everyday use, while the leather adds a more refined touch to the whole. As a curated second-hand piece, it blends just as well with a minimalist interior as it does with warmer materials, such as linen or ceramic. Placed near a console table with a lamp and a few books, it creates a discreet reading corner. Like any second-hand item, it carries the memory of its past: a few signs of wear and tear.
Width: 38 cm
Depth: 46 cm
Height: 84.5 cm
Seat height: 45 cm
Seat width: 44 cm
Seat depth: 41 cm
A short 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 between lightness and sturdiness, it has evolved from carved solid wood to more modern lines, making each seat a witness to the history of comfort.
