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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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Lilli modular beige and cognac fabric with fringes lounge Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
This bicolor lounge chair is part of the Lilli Chair family and the Asymmetrical Armchair series, featuring clean lines, generous proportions, and refined artisanal craftsmanship. Up...
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2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Pair of Contemporary Handcrafted Armchairs with Bold Art Deco Character
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a modern, upholstered armchair characterized by its distinctive design where the armrests seamlessly connect and flow into the backrest. This creates a continuous, rounded, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Mid Century Style Armchair In Moss Green Velvet & Matte Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sophisticated design piece, this upholstered armchair with metal accents offers both exceptional comfort and undeniable elegance. Featuring smooth lines and a robust build, its con...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Original John Sollie Henry, armchair, London 1895
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
solid mahogany with polished finish, original brown leather; decorative knobs; strikingly high backrest with stylised decoration in bas-relief; rear legs curved, forelegs tapering do...
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Antique 1890s British Jugendstil Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Two Mid Century Zet Armchairs, Tiger Mountain Jacquard by Dedar, 1970s, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchair manufactured at the Bydgoszcz Renewal Cooperative in the 1970s. The armchair are after a comprehensive renovation of carpentry and upholstery. The oak wood has been cleaned,...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$4,810 Sale Price / set
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Vao Armchair by Paolo Castelli, Thierry Lemaire, Hubert de Malherbe
Located in Milan, IT
A well-rounded and earthy design, the Vao Armchair sits on a base in discarded eco-friendly ash wood, with slight imperfections lending the chair a striking appeal. The chair is padd...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
