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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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Dutch Art Deco Armchair, Oak, Modernist Design, 1920s, Netherlands
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A particularly handsome Dutch Art Deco armchair from the 1920s, executed in oak and showing a beautiful balance between architectural restraint and subtle sculptural movement.
The d...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mogens Lassen (attr.) High Wingback Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
High wingback Danish Modern armchair, attributed to Mogens Lassen. Made in Denmark, 1940s. Recently reupholstered in Honey sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 92 cm / 36.22 in
Width: 75 ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Antique Pair Victorian His & Hers Green Leather Armchairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fabulous pair of antique English leather 'His and Hers' high-back armchairs, circa 1880 in date.
The deep buttoned green leather armchairs feature solid mahoga...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Carved Nordic Monk Side Chairs in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of side chairs, solid oak, leather, Sweden, 1950s
Sculptural pair of Nordic monk chairs crafted from stained solid oak. These chairs feature a striking and beautifully construc...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vidalenta Outdoor Green Armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary Vidalenta armchair designed by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina, conceived as part of the Vidalenta outdoor collection. With its inviting, enveloping silhouette and refined...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Kurul Armchairs for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A pair of iconic chairs by Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf, often called the “kurulstol” or kurul chair. The Curule seat is a foldable and portable chair with curved legs, the roots...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
