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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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Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Open Easy Country House Armchair. c.1850
Located in London, GB
An incredible open Easy Armchair by renowned furniture makers Howard & Sons. c.1850 An early open‑arm Easy Chair with single turned front legs and a crescent‑buttoned back. Recently...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Armchairs

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Cotton, Wood

Set of Two Novetrenta Rope Outdoor Armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 2 Novetrenta Rope Armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Outdoor Edition, 2025 Elegant and architectural set of two Novetrenta Rope outdoor armchairs, originally designed...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of Custom COM Fabric Tub Armchairs with Black Metal Frame
By JLC
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This pair of armchairs can be upholstered in the client’s own material, allowing the design to be tailored through a selected COM fabric. Each chair is defined by a rounded tub silho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Napoleon III tub chairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are an elegant of neatly proportioned tub chairs. Classic French design with carved cabriole legs. Ideally for bedrooms or compact living rooms. Standing on nice tall legs as w...
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Beech

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

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Fabric, Oak

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