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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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Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Beech

French alp wood armchair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Unique French alp wood armchair
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs

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Wood

1940s Art Deco Bentwood Ebonised Armchair Red Pink Schumacher Tiger Velvet chair
Located in London, GB
A classic bentwood art deco armchair in ebonised wood frame reminiscent of JIndrich Halabala armchairs combined in a super exciting fabric! The frame has been masterfully restored an...
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

C1780s William 1v Library Chair
Located in London, GB
A Beautiful Leather Library Chair This chair has been Restored and Reupholstered Dates C1780s Just Been Upholstered in lovely Brown Leather and Plaid Fabric
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Antique 1780s British William IV Armchairs

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Leather

C1780s William 1v Library Chair
$3,054 Sale Price
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Fornasetti “Baciamano” Custom Armchair – Malachite Gold Upholstery
Located in PRAHA 8, CZ
This rare custom-made Fornasetti “Baciamano” armchair is an exceptional collectible piece combining sculptural design, rich artistic decoration, and luxurious upholstery. The Baciama...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

D. R. Kincaid Chair Company Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of French Country style upholstered armchairs by D. R. Kincaid Chair Company of Lenoir, North Carolina. Reclining scalloped backs, outward rolled arms, and loose seat cushions...
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Late 20th Century American Country Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

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