With its dark wood structure and a backrest dressed in a dark grey fabric, this contemporary second-hand armchair exudes a sober and refined look. Its low seat and balanced proportions provide true comfort for reading or taking a break, while remaining discreet in a living room. The contrast between the wood and the fabric allows it to converse with a black metal side table, a solid-colored rug, or a few books placed nearby. In a bedroom, it creates a reading nook next to a bedside lamp in opaline and a throw draped over the armrest. As a second-hand piece, it carries the memory of its past: a few signs of wear. Width: 56 cm Depth: 58 cm Height: 87 cm Seat height: 33 cm Seat width: 50 cm Seat depth: 54 cm A brief 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 emancipated itself under Louis XV to become this comfort piece with armrests. Unlike the chair, it favors a wider seat and a reclined backrest, inviting conversation rather than a stiff 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.