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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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Iconic Hans J. Wegner “Wishbone” Oak Arm Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials:
Oak Wood, Original Rush Chord Seats
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this j...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Oak
Pair of grey DAX armchairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950's
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of "DAX" armchairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Circa 1956-1959.
Molded fiberglass shell, steel legs.
Grey colored fiberglass.
Both chairs contain original label...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Art Deco Antique Club Armchair Fauteuil Leather Skai & Studs French, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Club chair in patinated brown leather and skai seat cushion, circa 1920
A club chair dating from the 1920s, featuring a high, rounded, scalloped backrest that extends into wrapped, ...
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Vintage 1920s French Armchairs
Materials
Copper
Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Ash, AB Aneby, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of safari chairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s. The chairs are crafted with a solid frame in ash and a wa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
German Art Deco armchair with its original cushions
Located in grand Lancy, CH
German Art Deco armchair with its original cushions; one has a tear on the backrest—see photo
Category
Vintage 1930s German Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Velvet Sculptural Armchair with Spherical Feet
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is a masterclass in modernist sculptural design. Defined by its enveloping proportions and sweeping, continuous curves, this piece commands attention in any space. Its ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
