This second-hand armchair combines a dark wood structure with dark green leather, embodying a simple and warm country spirit. Its leather backrest and seat provide good support, while the presence of wood gives it a refined look, easy to match with a wooden table or an antique desk. The seat height is suitable for everyday use, and its proportions allow it to fit in both a living room and a bedroom. In a reading corner, it gladly accommodates a wool throw and a few books placed on a side table. Like any vintage seat, it carries the memory of its past: a few signs of wear. Width: 55 cm Depth: 42 cm Height: 98 cm Seat height: 50 cm Seat width: 54 cm Seat depth: 48 cm A brief history of the armchair If the chair is made 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 furniture with armrests. Unlike the chair, it favors a wider seat and a reclining backrest, inviting conversation rather than 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.