This vintage second-hand chair in blue formica, accented by chrome, charms with its simple design, true to the spirit of the seventies, and its contemporary style. The chrome frame supports a seat at a classic height, pleasant around a dining table, and its contemporary style pairs well with other seats of the same spirit. Its seat, with balanced proportions, easily slides under the table without overwhelming the ensemble. Combined with a low buffet, a few crystal glasses, and a glass pendant light, it creates a very graphic scene. Width: 49 cm Depth: 41 cm Height: 79 cm Seat height: 44 cm Seat width: 36 cm Seat depth: 36 cm A brief history of the chair In the Middle Ages, sitting on a chair with a backrest was a rare privilege, reserved for the one leading the assembly: the "president" [from the Latin praesidere, to sit before]. For a long time, it was a symbol of prestige against the benches and stools of the people, and the chair only became democratized in the eighteenth century, becoming an everyday object. It differs from an armchair by the absence of armrests, a structure designed to offer complete freedom of movement around a table or desk. The result of a constant quest between lightness and sturdiness, it has evolved from carved solid wood to more modern lines, making each seat a witness to the history of comfort.