This light wooden country chair charms with its simple lines and seat made of straw caning, giving it a soft and timeless appearance. Found secondhand, it combines the warmth of wood with the delicacy of a slatted backrest, creating a measured presence around a raw wood table or desk. Its seat height allows it to be comfortably placed in a dining room as well as in a bedroom, serving as an elegant extra seat. Its light wood shade easily complements washed linen, matte ceramics, or a patinated family table. Positioned near a window, it can hold a book, a folded blanket, and a reading lamp to create a calm and refined corner. Width: 40.5 cm Depth: 36 cm Height: 90 cm Seat height: 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 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 to become an everyday object. It is distinguished from an armchair by the absence of armrests, a structure designed to provide complete freedom of movement around a table or desk. The result of a constant quest between lightness and sturdiness, it has evolved from intricately carved solid wood to more modern lines, making each seat a witness to the history of comfort.