With their dark wood and rustic appearance, these second-hand chairs bring a warm touch to the dining room. The ribbed wooden seat highlights their careful craftsmanship and gives them a subdued presence, easy to pair with both an antique table and a more contemporary decor. Width: 37.5 cm Depth: 39 cm Height: 83 cm Seat height: 46 cm Seat width: 37.5 cm Seat depth: 36.5 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 the Latin praesidere, meaning to sit in front]. For a long time, it was a symbol of prestige compared to the benches and stools of the common people, and only in the 18th century did the chair become democratized to become an everyday object. It differs from an armchair by the absence of armrests, a design intended to offer total freedom of movement around a table or desk. The result of a constant quest between lightness and sturdiness, it has evolved from carved solid wood to more modern lines, making each seat a witness to the history of comfort.