This vintage chair with a chrome frame captivates with its clean lines, highlighted by a black faux leather backrest and a green seat. Its compact size and standard seat height make it easy to place around a dining table, in an office, or as an occasional chair in a living room. The contrast between the chrome, the faux leather, and the green hue creates a minimalist look with a contemporary touch that is very easy to coordinate. It fits naturally into a contemporary interior, alongside light wood, a lacquered table, or other vintage finds. Around a wooden top, it will happily accompany a desk or dining table with simple lines. As a second-hand piece, it bears the marks of its history: slight signs of wear consistent with its age.
Width: 39 cm
Depth: 39 cm
Height: 79 cm
Seat height: 45 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 between lightness and strength, it has evolved from carved solid wood to more modern lines, making every seat a witness to the history of comfort.
