The light brown leather club chair makes a muted statement, with the patina typical of second-hand pieces that immediately adds character to a living room or reading nook. Its leather, combined with a low and welcoming seat, invites you to settle in for a long time, while its country style gives it an understated elegance that is easy to mix and match. The generous proportions of the seat allow you to curl up comfortably without taking up all the space in a room. Its warm appearance lends itself just as well to a library as to a living room with classic accents. Tucked near a brass lamp and a stack of books, it creates a refined and timeless resting spot.
Length: 80 cm
Width: 90 cm
Height: 76 cm
Seat height: 40 cm
Seat width: 43 cm
Seat depth: 54 cm
A brief history of the armchair
If the chair is made for work or meals, the armchair was born in the 17th century for a single purpose: rest. Its name derives from the Old French "faudesteuil," a dignitary's folding seat, but it broke free under Louis XV to become this comfortable piece of furniture with armrests. Unlike the chair, it favors a wider seat and a reclined backrest, inviting conversation rather than rigid posture. Whether it is a "bergère" with full sides to shelter from drafts or a lighter "bridge" armchair, it embodies the evolution of the art of living.
