The contrast of red leather and black lacquered metal gives this pair of armchairs a very readable contemporary look. The leather seat and backrest form a firm line, while the metal structure adds a graphic and sober touch. Their seat height offers a comfortable position for reading, chatting, or settling around a coffee table, without visually cluttering the living room. With their measured proportions, these second-hand armchairs easily integrate into a modern interior and interact with materials like wood or linen. In a living room, they gladly accommodate a floor lamp and a light throw. As second-hand items, they bear the marks of their history: a few signs of wear. Width: 53 cm Depth: 46 cm Height: 86 cm Seat height: 46 cm Seat width: 47 cm Seat depth: 43 cm A brief history of the armchair: While the chair is made for work or dining, the armchair emerged 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 comfort furniture with armrests. Unlike the chair, it favors a wider seat and an inclined backrest, inviting conversation rather than a rigid posture. Whether it's a "bergère" with soft cheeks to shelter from drafts or a lighter "bridge" armchair, it embodies the evolution of the art of living.