With its chrome steel structure, this Willy Rizzo armchair imposes a very controlled contemporary look. The very thick dark brown/black leather provides a dense material and a sober contrast with the shine of the chrome. Its just-right seat height and enveloping backrest make it an ideal piece for a living room or an office, around a coffee table or near a bookshelf. This second-hand Italian armchair is also suitable for a reading nook, paired with a floor lamp and a few books within reach. As a second-hand item, it bears the marks of its history: some signs of use on the leather and chrome. Length: 50 cm, Width: 56 cm, Height: 71 cm, Seat height: 48 cm, Seat width: 48 cm, Seat depth: 45 cm. A little history of the armchair: If the chair is made for work or meals, the armchair was born in the 17th century for a single mission: rest. Its name derives from the Old French "faudesteuil," a folding seat for dignitaries, but it emancipates itself under Louis XV to become this comfort piece with armrests. Unlike the chair, it favors a wider seat and a tilted backrest, inviting conversation rather than a rigid posture. Whether it's a "bergère" with full cheeks to shelter from drafts or a lighter "bridge" armchair, it embodies the evolution of the art of living.