This black wooden chair, with a bistro and country style, adds a subtle and refined touch around a wooden table or in a kitchen. Its seat at a comfortable height allows for easy seating during daily meals, while its wooden structure gives it a presence that easily pairs with natural materials. Sourced second-hand, it fits well in a dining area or near a desk, where its black tone complements linen, ceramics, or a patinated table. Placed around a wooden tray, accompanied by a metal lamp and an open book, it creates a simple and elegant decor. As a second-hand item, it bears the marks of its past: a few traces of time. Width: 40.5 cm Depth: 41 cm Height: 77 cm Seat height: 47 cm Seat width: 40.5 cm Seat depth: 41 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 who led the assembly: the "president" [from the Latin praesidere, to sit in front]. For a long time, it was 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 differs 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 solidity, it has evolved from carved solid wood to more modern lines, making each seat a witness to the history of comfort.