With their light wood-colored rattan, this pair of vintage chairs brings a country touch while maintaining a very soft look. The thick round seat and stable base with crossbars signify careful craftsmanship, designed to accompany meals around a table. Their seat height allows for easy sitting in a kitchen, without weighing down the space. The rattan pairs well with linen, ceramic, and light wood furniture, in a country or bohemian style. In a dining room, they welcome white plates and a glass carafe alongside a bouquet of wildflowers. As second-hand pieces, they bear the marks of their history: some visible signs of wear on the seat and marks of time. Width: 40 cm Depth: 40 cm Height: 90 cm Seat height: 46 cm A brief history of the chair In the Middle Ages, sitting on a backed seat was a rare privilege, reserved for the one who led the assembly: the "president" [from Latin praesidere, to sit before]. For a long time a symbol of prestige compared to the benches and stools of the common people, the chair only became democratic in the 18th century to become an everyday object. It is distinguished 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 intricately carved solid wood to more modern lines, making each seat a witness to the history of comfort.