With its black-painted rattan, this second-hand armchair combines the lightness of the material with a sober and elegant country style. Its low seat invites you to settle in, whether in a living room or a conservatory, while its rattan backrest provides comfortable daily support. The black hue highlights its curves and allows it to harmonize just as well with a weathered wooden table as with a light-colored rug or an entryway console. Scoured for its material and finish, it brings a refined touch without weighing down the space. Placed near a window, it welcomes a wool throw and a book resting on the armrest.
Length: 58 cm
Width: 42 cm
Depth: 70 cm
Height: 65 cm
Seat height: 32 cm
Seat depth: 41 cm
A brief history of the armchair
While a chair is made for work or dining, the armchair was born in the 17th century with a single mission: rest. Its name derives from the Old French "faudesteuil," a folding seat for dignitaries, but it gained independence under Louis XV to become the piece of comfortable furniture equipped with armrests that we know today. Unlike a chair, it favors a wider seat and an inclined backrest, inviting conversation rather than rigid posture. Whether it is a "bergère" with full sides to shield from drafts or a lighter "bridge" armchair, it embodies the evolution of the art of living.
