This set of three dark wood chairs with red fabric adds a rustic, soft, and warm touch around a dining table. Their fabric seats provide pleasant comfort for daily meals as well as for long conversations, while the dark wood emphasizes a sober and refined look. Sourced second-hand, they readily pair with a raw wooden table, antique dishware, or linens in muted tones. Their generous seating easily accommodates shared moments in a kitchen or dining room with an authentic decor. As a second-hand piece, it bears the marks of its past: a few signs of wear. Width: 46 cm Depth: 38 cm Height: 91 cm Seat height: 58 cm Seat width: 46 cm Seat depth: 38 cm A little history of the chair In the Middle Ages, sitting on a chair with a backrest was a rare privilege, reserved for the one presiding over 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, becoming an everyday item. It is distinguished from an armchair by the absence of armrests, a structure designed to provide 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.