The light wood and beige fabric safari chair combines a countryside look with a sober presence, making it ideal for a living room or reading nook. Its wooden structure supports a seat and backrest in beige fabric, while its proportions allow it to blend in without weighing down the space. The seat invites comfortable sitting, with a height designed for daily use around a coffee table or facing a bookshelf. This vintage chair pairs easily with linen, some matte ceramics, or a wooden lamp to create a soft and measured decor. In a spacious entryway or by a window, it gladly holds a book and a light throw. Sold individually, 2 available. Width: 67 cm Depth: 57 cm Height: 67 cm Seat height: 37 cm Seat width: 51 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 purpose: resting. 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 rigid posture. Whether it is a "bergère" with full cheeks to shelter from drafts or a lighter "bridge" chair, it embodies the evolution of the art of living.