This set of four second-hand chairs combines the sharpness of chrome with a purple speckled fabric, in a very graphic contemporary spirit. The chrome legs add a silver touch, while the fabric seat and backrest provide soft comfort around a dining table or desk. Their presence easily blends with sober materials, from light wood to a lacquered top, creating a balanced ensemble. They can also be placed in a guest room around a vanity or game table, where their design elegantly dresses the space. Like any thrifted piece, this set bears the marks of its history: a few signs of wear. Width: 40 cm Depth: 36 cm Height: 76 cm Seat height: 44 cm Seat width: 47 cm Seat depth: 44 cm A brief history of the chair In the Middle Ages, sitting on a seat with a backrest was a rare privilege, reserved for the one 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 more democratic in the 18th century, transforming into an everyday object. It is distinguished from the armchair by the absence of armrests, a structure designed to provide complete 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.