With their black faux leather and solid teak base, this set of four contemporary vintage chairs reinterprets the Scandinavian spirit with understated elegance. The tapered legs lighten the line while the faux leather seat provides clear comfort around a dining table. Their seat height allows for easy seating in a dining room or open kitchen, suitable for both everyday meals and more formal occasions. They easily pair with a wooden table, a bench, or ceramic plates. Set around a table adorned with smoked glasses and a linen table runner, the ensemble creates a refined scene. Length: 46 cm Width: 47 cm Height: 80 cm Seat height: 46 cm Seat width: 43 cm Seat depth: 40 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 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, designed to offer total freedom of movement around a table or desk. The result of a constant quest between lightness and sturdiness, it has evolved from sculpted solid wood to more modern lines, making each seat a witness to the history of comfort.