With its brutalist spirit and dark wood hue, this second-hand wooden chair combines a sober look with a refined country style. Its clean structure and well-proportioned seat offer natural comfort around a dining table while maintaining a measured presence in the room. Sourced for its character, it also fits seamlessly into a bedroom or office, where the dark wood interacts with linen, ceramics, or an antique desk. Placed near a light wood table, it holds an open book, a stoneware cup, and a soft light of late afternoon. Width: 34 cm Depth: 42 cm Height: 84 cm Seat height: 45 cm Seat width: 34 cm Seat depth: 36 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 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 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.