This pair of white-painted wooden chairs adds a sober and bright country touch around a table or in a kitchen. The vertical slatted backs create a classic seat style, while the curved seat naturally enhances everyday comfort. The tapered legs, finished with metal tips, highlight careful craftsmanship and give these vintage chairs a light appearance. Their white finish easily complements raw wood, a linen tablecloth, or antique dishes. Width: 42 cm Depth: 42.5 cm Height: 84 cm Seat height: 44 cm Seat width: 42 cm Seat depth: 39 cm A Brief History of the Chair In the Middle Ages, sitting on a backed seat was a rare privilege, reserved for the person leading 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, and the chair only became democratized in the 18th century to become an everyday object. It is distinguished from the armchair by the absence of armrests, designed to offer complete 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.