Graphic and singular, this second-hand chair made of wood and leather attracts attention with its combination of materials and bold, decidedly contemporary colors, without ever weighing down the space. Its wooden structure in a teal hue holds a seat in red suede, while the patterned fabric backrest adds a graphic touch. Its comfortably high seat and measured proportions allow it to fit around a table or in a reading corner of the living room. It pairs well with a dark wood coffee table and a black metal lamp. As a second-hand piece, it carries the memory of its past: a few signs of time. Width: 53.5 cm Depth: 41 cm Height: 83 cm Seat height: 46 cm Seat width: 55 cm Seat depth: 50 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 object. It is distinguished from the armchair by the absence of armrests, a design intended 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 carved solid wood to more modern lines, making each seat a witness to the history of comfort.