This set of six beige wooden chairs with dusty pink fabric adds a touch of refined country style around the table. Their wooden structure creates a soft presence, while the upholstered seat and backrest provide comfort suitable for long meals as well as reading moments. In a dining room or kitchen, they easily pair with a light wood table, ceramic tableware, or natural table linens. With their supportive seat height, they blend seamlessly into everyday life and add depth to a warm space. Like all vintage furniture, they bear the marks of their history, including some traces of time. Width: 49 cm Depth: 48 cm Height: 91 cm Seat height: 47 cm Seat width: 49 cm Seat depth: 48 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 person leading the assembly: the “president” [from the Latin praesidere, to sit in front]. For a long time, chairs were a symbol of prestige compared to the benches and stools of the common people, and it wasn’t until the 18th century that they became democratized as everyday objects. It differs from an armchair in that it lacks 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, the chair has evolved from carved solid wood to more modern lines, making each seat a witness to the history of comfort.