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What is the difference between an armchair and an easy chair?
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The difference between an armchair and an easy chair lies in the specificity of the terms. In living room furniture nomenclature, an armchair is any upholstered chair framed by a pair of arms. The term easy chair usually refers to a large armchair with comfortable cushioning. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of easy chairs and other armchairs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Pair 19th Century Empire Scalamandré Tiger Velvet Bergère Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century diminutive Italian Empire Scalamandré Tiger Velvet Bergère chairs composed of mahogany and gilded accents. and newly upholstered in Scalamandré Tiger Velvet.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Guillerme et Chambron "Catherine" Armchair for Votre Maison, France 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The collaboration of Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron was destined to be as influential as it is prolific. Votre Maison - the duo’s own company - left an indelible stamp on the ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Swiss alp folk art pine armchair from Bulle village
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp pine armchair from Bulle village near Gruyere village
Category
Antique 1850s Swiss Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Monumental Swedish Pine Armchairs, 1950s – Sculptural Rustic Modernism
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental Swedish Pine Armchairs, 1950s – Sculptural Rustic Modernism.
Striking in both scale and silhouette, this rare pair of monumental Swedish pine armchairs from the 1950s exe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Green Peacock Rattan Arm Chair by Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Green Peacock Rattan Arm Chair by Creel and Gow:
Measures: 23" x 23" x 38" H
Seat Height: 18"
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Marc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
$1,800 / item
Marshan Rattan Arm Chair in Green By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan rattan armchair by Creel and Gow, in Green: Measures: 22" x 21" x 37" H- Seat Height: 18"
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Mar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$1,850 / item