Embrace this beige wooden-framed armchair, dressed in floral-patterned beige velvet and enhanced with nails for a refined look. Its proportions and generous seat offer immediate comfort, perfect for a reading nook or adding a chic and warm touch to the living room. The softness of the velvet and the grain of the wood create an intimate and elegant ambiance. Some traces of time are present. Width: 61 cm Depth: 52 cm Height: 85 cm Seat height: 43 cm Seat width: 59 cm Seat depth: 52 cm A brief history of the armchair If the chair is made for work or dining, the armchair was born in the 17th century for a single mission: rest. Its name derives from the old French "faudesteuil," a folding seat for dignitaries, but it emancipated itself under Louis XV to become this comfortable piece of furniture equipped with armrests. Unlike the chair, it favors a wider seat and a reclined backrest, inviting conversation rather than maintaining a rigid posture. Whether it's a "bergère" with full cheeks to shelter from drafts or a lighter "bridge" armchair, it embodies the evolution of the art of living.