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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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Jindřich Halabala ‘H-269’ Armchair in Red Velvet and Stained Beech, 1930s
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair, model ‘H-269’, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Armrests in stained beech, recently reupholstered in red v...
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Arne Norell for Gösta Westerberg ‘Gary’ (‘The Thumb’) Easy Chair, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Gary’ (‘The Thumb’) easy chair, designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Gösta Westerberg in Sweden, 1952. Legs in beech, recently reupholstered in fabric with tufted buttons. Legs in g...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of French Oak Armchairs, France, 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This refined pair of French armchairs from the 1950s showcases the understated elegance of mid-century design. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs feature beautifully sculpted armrest...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
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Pair of Frits Henningsen Armchairs in Mahogany, Cane and Leather, Denmark, 1931
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed and produced by Frits Henningsen in Denmark in the early 1930s.
The frames are crafted from solid mahogany, showcasing warm tones and finely...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Armchairs by Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century green fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy.
These lovely Alky armchairs are fully original in brand...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Aluminum
Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic example of mid-century modern design, this Finn Juhl No. 48 open armchair dates to the 1950s and was manufactured by Baker Furniture, USA, one of the few American firms lic...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
