This Emmanuel rattan armchair has a beautiful light and graphic presence, ideal in a contemporary living room or bedroom. Its natural weave creates a second-hand piece with a sober look, easy to pair with a wool rug, a wooden side table or a plain throw. The seat and enveloping backrest invite you to sit down to read, receive guests or simply add rhythm to a corner of the living room with a warm material. Its proportions allow it to furnish a corner without weighing down the space, while offering a welcome back support. As a second-hand item, it bears the mark of its past, notably some missing parts in places, traces of time.
Width: 94 cm
Depth: 49 cm
Height: 132 cm
Seat height: 41 cm
Seat width: 46 cm
Seat depth: 48 cm
A little history of the armchair
A true wicker throne, the Emmanuelle armchair has its origins in Polynesia, where it served as a ceremonial seat for tribal chiefs. Its spectacular fan-shaped backrest, whose complex weave flares out to form a halo, was designed to protect the dignitary's head from drafts while imposing its presence. Initially called the "Pomare chair", it owes its current name to the worldwide success of the eponymous 70s film, which made it an icon of bohemian and sensual design.
