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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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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

Pair Vintage Sherrill Oversized French Country Oak Ladder Back Lounge Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Late 20th Century Sherrill Oversized French Provincial Arm Chairs. Features a distressed hardwood frame with smooth sloping arms, ladderback, serpentine apron and cabriole legs. U...
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Late 20th Century American Country Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs Cognac Leather For Probel, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Paddel pair of arm-chairs by Jean Gillon for Probel, in cognac leather and wood Beautiful and comfortable chairs in great condition with hardly any wear. We have a matching sofa (3 ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Armchairs in Walnut and Fabric, France 1930 s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Armchairs in Walnut and Fabric, France 1930's. Beautiful dark Nutwood with a lovely texture. These armchairs deserve a beautiful velvet or other high-qua...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

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
$3,264 Sale Price
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Couture Maximalism Style Armchair Offered In COM w/ Lacquered Frame-Jose Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Rounded lounge chair constructed with a continuous, monolithic frame in high-gloss lacquered wood. The frame forms the arms and base in one uninterrupted element with rounded interna...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Velvet

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