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What is a fancy armchair called?
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What a fancy armchair is called depends on its design. Here are some of the most common types of fancy armchairs: An armchair with an exposed, elaborately carved wood frame and a deep seat is a bergère, while one that has a tall back that wraps inwards is a wingback chair. A balloon chair is an ornate, dramatic armchair with a soaring back that forms a half dome at the top. Chesterfield is the name for a boxy armchair with a low, rolled back that continues along the sides, forming arms. Explore a wide variety of armchairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
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Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Pine Armchair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish architect and furniture maker Axel Einar Hjorth worked as the lead designer for Sweden’s Nordiska Kompaniet department store from 1926 to 1938. While combining the simple, ho...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Pine
Rare Napoleon III pair of Buttoned back and seat armchairs with matching stool
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very high quality and rare pair of chairs with matching stool. What sets this apart is the stool can attach to one of the chairs with metal hooks. The fact everything is st...
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Early 19th Century French Pair Empire Fauteuils Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of French Empire fauteuils or armchairs from the early 19th century, having coved square backs with scroll arms enriched with stylized acanthus leaves and florets, all s...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of velvet armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pair of velvet armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Made in Italy, 1940s.
One of the most iconic and important models of mid-century Italian design. The frame of this armchair is ...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Modern Organic Plush Velvet Armchair with Contemporary Curved Shape Nude Color
Located in Porto, PT
The Gaya Armchair combines contemporary design with mid-century modern charm, creating the perfect living space. The accent chair’s organic, curved shape is inviting, while the plush...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
Pair of Scandinavian Armchairs in Long Haired Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Stunning pair of Scandinavian armchairs, crafted in the 20th century, 1950s, goat hide, sheepskin, modernism;
These chairs are truly eye-catching, combining a simple, understated sh...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak, Sheepskin
