The red velvet of this armchair interacts with a dark wood structure to create a warm presence, in a chic country spirit. Its velvet tufted seat, backrest, and armrests give it a refined look while offering enveloping comfort for a reading nook or a living room. Second-hand, it attracts with its noble materials and classic design, easily paired with a wooden side table, a discreet rug, or a lamp placed nearby. It invites you to sit back for a long time, in a bedroom as well as in a living room. As a second-hand piece, it retains the memory of its past: a few signs of time. Width: 61 cm Depth: 50 cm Height: 98 cm Seat height: 40 cm Seat width: 52 cm Seat depth: 56 cm A brief history of the armchair If the chair is designed for work or dining, the armchair was born in the 17th century with one mission: 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-oriented piece of furniture with armrests. Unlike the chair, it features a wider seat and an inclined back, encouraging conversation rather than a rigid posture. Whether it's a "bergère" with full cheeks to shield from drafts or a lighter "bridge" armchair, it embodies the evolution of the art of living.