An exquisite vintage French Country / Louis XV style double caned canopy Porter's chair with hand painted faux distressed finish, loose seat cushion with goose down bolster cushion. Seat height: 23" with cushion / 16" without cushion. The porter’s chair (also known as a hood chair or guérite) originated in 16th-century France and medieval England, designed for the hall porter or gatekeeper of a grand manor or palace.