This second-hand wooden armchair, in a light wood hue, combines the sobriety of the Louis XVI style with a country look. The caned seat adds a touch of lightness, while the patinated wood accentuates the design of the backrest and armrests. Its seat height allows for comfortable seating in a living room, near a coffee table or window. In a reading nook, it will welcome a linen cushion and a patinated metal lamp. Width: 60 cm Depth: 60 cm Height: 87 cm Seat height: 44 cm Seat width: 55 cm Seat depth: 55 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 a single purpose: rest. Its name derives from the old French "faudesteuil," a folding seat of a dignitary, but it emancipated itself under Louis XV to become a piece of comfort with armrests. Unlike the chair, it prefers a wider seat and an inclined backrest, inviting conversation rather than rigid 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.