This antique chair made of painted wood with a golden fabric seat brings a rustic yet refined touch to the home. Sourced from a flea market, it charms with its golden decor that highlights the wooden structure and its seat dressed in fabric, comfortable enough to accompany a dining table or complete a corner in the bedroom. Its backrest and seat readily welcome an additional seat, while its look pairs well with a weathered wooden table, vintage linen, or a soft metal lamp. In an entryway or by a window, it can hold a bag, a throw, or a bouquet of dried flowers. Length: 41 cm Width: 35 cm Depth: 41 cm Height: 80 cm Seat height: 43 cm Seat depth: 35 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 person leading the assembly: the "president" [from the Latin praesidere, to sit before]. For a long time, it was a symbol of prestige compared to the benches and stools used by the common people, and the chair only became democratized in the 18th century to become an everyday object. It is distinguished from an armchair by the absence of armrests, a structure designed to offer complete freedom of movement around a table or desk. Resulting from a constant quest between lightness and sturdiness, it has evolved from intricately carved solid wood to more modern lines, making each seat a witness to the history of comfort.