This curved wooden armchair, found in a vintage market, interacts with a country-style decor thanks to its dark and natural wood tones and its rattan seat. Its wooden structure shapes an enveloping backrest, while the seat allows for comfortable lounging in a living room or bedroom. The presence of rattan lightens the whole and pairs perfectly with a wool rug, a wooden side table, or a lamp placed beside it. Slight signs of wear are present. Width: 45 cm Depth: 53.5 cm Height: 85.5 cm Seat height: 49 cm Seat width: 44 cm Seat depth: 46 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 purpose: rest. Its name derives from the old French "faudesteuil," a folding seat for dignitaries, but it emancipated itself under Louis XV to become this comfort piece with armrests. Unlike the chair, it favors a wider seat and an inclined backrest, inviting conversation rather than a stiff posture. Whether it is a "bergère" with full cheeks to shelter from drafts or a lighter "bridge" armchair, it embodies the evolution of the art of living.