With its high backrest and slender silhouette, this wooden and straw chair embodies a soft country spirit. The straw seat adds a natural touch, while the dark wood structure creates a simple line that easily fits around a dining table, in a kitchen, or a corner office. Its measured size and classic seat height also make it a convenient occasional chair that can be easily tucked under a tabletop. It pairs nicely with washed linen, a weathered wooden table, and antique dishware to create a warm decor. A second-hand piece, it bears the marks of its history: a few signs of time. Width: 41 cm Depth: 39 cm Height: 101 cm Seat height: 47 cm Seat width: 41 cm Seat depth: 39 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 one leading 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, evolving into an everyday object. It is distinguished from an 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.