This light wood and cane chair evokes the understated elegance of country interiors. Its solid wood frame, accentuated by a beautifully sculpted backrest and an intricately crafted front rail, gives it a refined presence without excess. The woven seat adds a warm touch and pairs naturally with a wooden table, in a dining room or kitchen with an eclectic décor. Its seat height offers comfort suitable for both meals and reading. Placed in an entryway or tucked around a table, it pairs as well with linen as with antique ceramics. Set near a sideboard, with a few earthenware plates and a bouquet of dried flowers, it creates a scene full of restraint. A second-hand piece, it retains the memory of its past: a few traces of old wormholes and old repairs.
Width: 40 cm
Depth: 37 cm
Height: 88 cm
Seat height: 43.5 cm
A little history of the chair
In the Middle Ages, sitting on a chair with a backrest was a rare privilege, reserved for the person who led the assembly: the "president" (from the Latin praesidere, to sit in front). 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 complete freedom of movement around a table or desk. The result of a constant quest for lightness and solidity, it has evolved from carved solid wood to more modern lines, making every seat a witness to the history of comfort.
