This secondhand black leather armchair by IKEA evokes the contemporary aesthetic of the eighties with a very refined sobriety. Its black leather seat and backrest offer a firm and enveloping feel, while the black wooden armrests add a graphic and structured touch. In a living room, it sits naturally alongside a wooden coffee table or a side table, and its seat height makes it a comfortable chair for reading or hosting guests. Its generous seat width and depth allow for long periods of sitting with real ease. Placed near a reading lamp, it creates a calm and refined nook. As a secondhand item, it carries the memory of its past life: a few traces of time.
Width: 73 cm
Depth: 60 cm
Height: 83 cm
Seat height: 47 cm
Seat width: 60 cm
Seat depth: 50 cm
A brief history of the armchair
While the chair is designed 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 evolved under Louis XV to become the comfortable piece of furniture with armrests we know today. Unlike the chair, it favors a wider seat and a reclined backrest, inviting conversation rather than rigid posture. Whether it is a "bergère" with enclosed sides to shelter from drafts or a lighter "bridge" armchair, it embodies the evolution of the art of living.
