These two Baumann Essor chairs make up a contemporary set, supported by a solid beech frame and an ecru faux leather upholstery with a crocodile print. Their seat offers measured comfort, while the beech structure gives the set an elegant and stable appearance around a dining table. The ecru tone softens the presence of the dark wood and creates an easy-to-match association in a neat interior. In an open kitchen or reception room, they pair well with a wooden table or a more mineral top. Placed around a dinner table, they welcome guests with a sober and refined line. Length: 42 cm Width: 42 cm Height: 87.5 cm Seat height: 43 cm Seat width: 42 cm Seat depth: 39 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 leader of 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 to become an everyday object. It is distinguished from an armchair by the absence of armrests, a structure designed to offer total freedom of movement around a table or desk. The result of 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.