With their light wood and caning, this pair of second-hand folding chairs adds a soft country touch to the home. Their welcoming seat and slatted back create light seats that are easy to handle, making them simple to deploy around a table or slide into a corner when space needs to be freed up. The solid wood gives the whole a nice sturdiness, while the caning introduces a very decorative touch of finesse. These chairs naturally complement a wooden table, whether in a kitchen or a dining room with an authentic style. Around a simple meal, they can accommodate two guests and then fold up after serving, ready to discreetly take their place along a wall. Width: 45 cm Depth: 52 cm Height: 80 cm Seat height: 45 cm Seat width: 40 cm Seat depth: 40 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 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 a daily object. It is distinguished from the 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 sturdiness, it has evolved from sculpted solid wood to more modern lines, making each seat a witness to the history of comfort.