With its brown velvet and dark wood legs, this country-style armchair displays a soft silhouette, warmed by discreet studding that accentuates its shape. Its wide, deep seat, combined with a low seat height, invites you to settle in comfortably in a living room, bedroom, or reading nook. The velvet provides an enveloping texture, while the dark wood elegantly anchors this seat next to a bookcase, side table, or antique rug. This vintage armchair easily finds its place by a window, accompanied by a wool throw and a table lamp. As a second-hand piece, it bears the marks of its history: some signs of wear over time.
Width: 80 cm
Depth: 73 cm
Height: 95 cm
Seat height: 39 cm
Seat width: 63 cm
Seat depth: 63 cm
A brief history of the armchair
While the chair was made for work or meals, the armchair emerged in the 17th century for a single mission: rest. Its name derives from the Old French "faudesteuil," a folding seat for dignitaries, but it evolved under Louis XV to become the piece of furniture for comfort equipped with armrests. Unlike the chair, it favors a wider seat and a reclined back, inviting conversation rather than a rigid posture. Whether it is a "bergère" with upholstered sides to protect against drafts or a lighter "bridge" armchair, it embodies the evolution of the art of living.
