This pair of dark wood Baumann chairs captivates with its bistro style and contemporary line, while adding a thrifted touch to the home. The red seat creates a striking contrast with the wood, while the backrest provides a graphic presence around the table. Their seat height allows them to be naturally slid around a dining table or desk, for everyday use without pretense. In a dining room or kitchen, they pair well with a wooden table and a few pieces of tableware. Around a breakfast tray or glasses for aperitifs, they create a lively and measured ensemble. Sold in pairs, 1 lot available. Width: 34 cm Depth: 40 cm Height: 83 cm Seat height: 47 cm Seat width: 37 cm Seat depth: 37 cm A brief history of the chair In the Middle Ages, sitting on a backed seat was a rare privilege, reserved for the person leading the assembly: the “president” [from the 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, turning into an everyday object. It is distinguished from an armchair by the absence of armrests, a design intended to offer complete freedom of movement around a table or desk. Born from a constant quest between lightness and solidity, it has evolved from carved solid wood to more modern lines, making each seat a witness to the history of comfort.