The Castelli chair pair model Vertebra impresses with its contemporary design and the practicality of its black plastic structure. The reclining backrest and the forward-sliding seat provided by the flexible system offer ergonomic comfort typical of good construction, while the tweed-style textile seat and backrest, woven from green, beige, and dark gray tones, exude a lot of character. With their suitable seat height, they naturally fit around a table in the dining room or in an office. Their graphic look pairs well with light wood or a simple table. Around a rectangular table, they accompany stoneware dishes and a black metal light fixture. Height: 77 cm Seat height: 46 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 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 item. It is distinguished from the 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 solidity, it has evolved from sculpted solid wood to more modern lines, making each seat a witness to the history of comfort.