With its dark wood and caning, this antique bistro chair in the style of early 20th-century Thonet chairs exudes a countryside charm full of sobriety. The curved and turned wood creates a refined structure, while the caned seat adds a light and comfortable material for daily use. Its seat height and balanced seat make it a pleasant chair around a dining table, in a kitchen or dining room. This vintage model, made of wood, easily complements both a rustic table and a more minimalist decor. Width: 41 cm Depth: 39 cm Height: 84.5 cm Seat height: 46 cm Seat width: 38 cm Seat depth: 37.5 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 before]. Long 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 an everyday object. It is distinguished from an armchair by the absence of armrests, with 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 testament to the history of comfort.