Invite elegance into your home with this pair of retro-style armchairs. The caned backrest adds a touch of lightness and sophistication, while the red faux leather seat offers a warm and welcoming comfort. These armchairs, with their metal structure, will seamlessly integrate into a contemporary or vintage living room, creating a friendly atmosphere. A few signs of wear highlight their history. Sold by the pair, 2 lots available. Width: 60 cm Depth: 46 cm Height: 83 cm Seat height: 43 cm Seat width: 46 cm Seat depth: 43 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 one sole mission: rest. Its name derives from the Old French "faudesteuil," a folding seat for dignitaries, but it emancipated under Louis XV to become this comfortable piece of furniture with armrests. Unlike the chair, it features a wider seat and an inclined backrest, inviting conversation rather than 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.