Adopt this elegant vintage chair from the 1960s, where a lacquered black wooden frame beautifully complements a seat and backrest made of natural cane. Its design, with clean and timeless lines, harmoniously fits into a dining room, an office, or a reading nook, adding a chic retro touch to your interior. The cane work, in very good condition, attests to the quality of craftsmanship, while a slight patina of time gives it an authentic and unique charm. Some signs of use add to its authenticity. Width: 44 cm Depth: 41 cm Height: 85 cm Seat height: 46 cm A little history of the chair In the Middle Ages, sitting in a chair with a back was a rare privilege, reserved for the one who led the assembly: the "president" [from Latin praesidere, to sit in front]. For a long time a symbol of prestige compared to the benches and stools of the common people, the chair only became democratized in the 18th century to become an everyday object. It is distinguished 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 strength, it has evolved from sculpted solid wood to more modern lines, making each seat a witness to the history of comfort.