This set of four beech and red vinyl chairs boasts a contemporary look, combining a 1950s spirit with clean lines. The light wood adds a bright touch, while the retro seats covered in red oilcloth vinyl create a bold and refined contrast. Fully restored, sanded, and waxed, they offer a beautiful balance between warm materials and meticulous finishing, perfect around a kitchen table or in a dining room with a minimalist decor. Arranged around a light wood table, they host lively meals and a few glasses placed at the end of the evening. Length: 45 cm Width: 44 cm Height: 87 cm Seat height: 43 cm Seat width: 42 cm Seat depth: 39 cm A little 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 object. It is distinguished from the armchair by the absence of armrests, a structure designed to allow 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.