This sky blue formica chair has a contemporary look, highlighted by a metal structure and a seat with a backrest made of formica. Sourced second-hand, it retains the clean elegance of café seating, with a light presence that works well around a dining table or in the corner of a desk. The contrast between the metal and the light blue formica gives it a bright appearance, easily paired with light wood, mismatched chairs, or a more graphic interior. In a kitchen, it readily accommodates a notebook, a bowl of fruit, or a cup placed on the nearby table. Positioned by a window, it complements a reading nook with a lamp and a few books. Width: 35 cm Depth: 37 cm Height: 74 cm Seat height: 46 cm Seat depth: 34 cm A brief history of the chair In the Middle Ages, sitting on a backrest seat was a rare privilege, reserved for the person 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 people, the chair only became democratized in the 18th century to become an everyday object. It differs from an 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 sturdiness, it has evolved from carved solid wood to more modern lines, making each seat a witness to the history of comfort.