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What is a fancy armchair called?

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What is a fancy armchair called?
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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Lilli modular beige and cognac fabric with fringes lounge Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
This bicolor lounge chair is part of the Lilli Chair family and the Asymmetrical Armchair series, featuring clean lines, generous proportions, and refined artisanal craftsmanship. Up...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

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Textile

Pair of Contemporary Handcrafted Armchairs with Bold Art Deco Character
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a modern, upholstered armchair characterized by its distinctive design where the armrests seamlessly connect and flow into the backrest. This creates a continuous, rounded, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Velvet

Mid Century Style Armchair In Moss Green Velvet & Matte Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sophisticated design piece, this upholstered armchair with metal accents offers both exceptional comfort and undeniable elegance. Featuring smooth lines and a robust build, its con...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Original John Sollie Henry, armchair, London 1895
Located in Vienna, AT
solid mahogany with polished finish, original brown leather; decorative knobs; strikingly high backrest with stylised decoration in bas-relief; rear legs curved, forelegs tapering do...
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Antique 1890s British Jugendstil Armchairs

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Mahogany

Two Mid Century Zet Armchairs, Tiger Mountain Jacquard by Dedar, 1970s, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchair manufactured at the Bydgoszcz Renewal Cooperative in the 1970s. The armchair are after a comprehensive renovation of carpentry and upholstery. The oak wood has been cleaned,...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Vao Armchair by Paolo Castelli, Thierry Lemaire, Hubert de Malherbe
Located in Milan, IT
A well-rounded and earthy design, the Vao Armchair sits on a base in discarded eco-friendly ash wood, with slight imperfections lending the chair a striking appeal. The chair is padd...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

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Textile

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