With its brown velvet and dark wooden legs, this country armchair features a soft line, warmed by discreet nailhead trim that highlights its silhouette. Its wide and deep seat, combined with a low seat height, invites one to settle comfortably in a living room, bedroom, or reading nook. The velvet adds a cozy texture, while the dark wood elegantly anchors this seat next to a bookshelf, side table, or antique rug. This vintage armchair easily finds its place near a window, accompanied by a wool blanket and a table lamp. As a second-hand piece, it carries the marks of its history: a few signs of time. Width: 80 cm Depth: 73 cm Height: 95 cm Seat height: 39 cm Seat width: 63 cm Seat depth: 63 cm A brief history of the armchair If the chair is designed for work or meals, the armchair was born in the 17th century for one sole purpose: rest. Its name derives from the old French “faudesteuil,” a folding seat for dignitaries, but it emancipated under Louis XV to become this comfort piece with armrests. Unlike the chair, it favors a wider seat and a tilted backrest, inviting conversation rather than a rigid posture. Whether it's a "bergère" with full cheeks to shelter from drafts or a lighter "bridge" chair, it embodies the evolution of the art of living.