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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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Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
'Farmor' armchair, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s. Newly upholstered in honey sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 103 cm / 40.55 in
Width: 7...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist ‘Skrindan’ Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Skrindan’ armchair, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Made from stained beech, removable pillows and armrests are newly upholster...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Set of 2 Hollywood Regency Swivel Armchairs in Rose Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Infused with the glamour of 1930s Palm Springs, this pair of swivel armchairs—clad in sumptuous rose‑hued velvet—brings instant drama to any room. Their gracefully flared backs and r...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Customizable Hollywood Regency Style Swivel Armchair in Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elevate your living space with this sophisticated Lounge Chair, a true embodiment of refined design. Upholstered in sumptuously soft Novy blue velvet and supported by a practical swi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Christina & Lars Andersson Easy Chairs Model 'Yacht' Produced by Huskvarna
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Rare pair of easy chairs model Yacht designed by Christina & Lars Andersson. Produced by Huskvarna in Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Semo Armchair in Green by Merve Kahraman, Burl Wood Upholstery White Stitching
Located in New York, NY
Semo Armchair by Merve Kahraman
High polished burl wood veneer and green upholstery with white colored stitching.
28" W x 29" D x 38" H
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultima...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Burl
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off