With its chrome-plated steel frame, this Willy Rizzo armchair makes a highly refined contemporary statement. The thick dark brown/black leather adds a substantial texture and provides a subtle contrast to the shine of the chrome. Its perfectly positioned seat and enveloping backrest make it an ideal piece for a living room or office, placed around a coffee table or near a bookcase. This second-hand Italian armchair is also well suited to a reading nook, paired with a floor lamp and a few books within easy reach. As a second-hand item, it shows signs of its history: some traces of wear on the leather and chrome.
Length: 50 cm
Width: 56 cm
Height: 71 cm
Seat height: 48 cm
Seat width: 48 cm
Seat depth: 45 cm
A brief history of the armchair
While the chair was designed for work or dining, the armchair emerged in the 17th century with a single purpose: relaxation. Its name derives from the Old French "faudesteuil," a dignitary's folding seat, but it evolved during the reign of Louis XV into a comfortable piece of furniture with armrests. Unlike the chair, it features a wider seat and a reclined backrest, encouraging conversation rather than an upright posture. Whether a "bergère" with full sides to shelter from drafts or a lighter "bridge" armchair, it embodies the evolution of the art of living.
