This antique Louis XVI style chair charms with the balance of its dark wood and natural cane, in a restrained countryside spirit. The wooden structure and cane seat create a refined yet understated second-hand seat, easy to integrate around a light wood table or in a bedroom. Width: 45 cm Depth: 43.5 cm Height: 98 cm Seat height: 44 cm Seat width: 45 cm Seat depth: 43.5 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 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 to become an everyday object. It is distinguished from the 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 solidity, it has evolved from carved solid wood to more modern lines, making each seating a witness to the history of comfort.