With its dark wood and orange-hued leather seat, this second-hand armchair adds a carefully curated contemporary touch. Its proportions offer a comfortable seat, ideal for long reading sessions, extending conversations, or taking a break at the end of the day. The contrast between the two materials remains understated, while the studs precisely highlight the lines of the backrest and seat. It easily fits into a living room, next to a black metal side table or an adjustable lamp, without adding bulk. By a window, it readily welcomes a wool throw draped over the back and an open book resting on the armrest. As a second-hand piece, it retains the memory of its history: a few traces of time. Width: 60 cm Depth: 46 cm Height: 81 cm Seat height: 50 cm Seat width: 54 cm Seat depth: 56 cm A brief history of the armchair If the chair is made for work or dining, the armchair emerged in the 17th century for a single mission: rest. Its name derives from the Old French "faudesteuil," a folding seat of dignitaries, but it emancipated itself under Louis XV to become this comfort furniture with armrests. Unlike the chair, it favors a wider seat and an inclined backrest, inviting conversation rather than rigid posture. Whether it is a "bergère" with full cheeks to shield from drafts or a lighter "bridge" armchair, it embodies the evolution of the art of living.