What are the Different Types of Armchairs
If you have the perfect sofa and are now looking for a stylish chair to complement your furniture, an armchair may be the perfect option. With so many styles, designs and materials at your disposal, there’s an absolute wealth of choice available at Darlings – it’s simply a case of deciding which armchair will best suit your space and your aesthetic. To help you narrow it down, we’ve pulled together a guide to understand the different types of armchairs.
Classic Chair Design
Let’s start with the styles of chairs that have been around for a long time – with designs so good that their popularity has not only not waned but continued to grow. The classic category includes a wide range of chairs, beginning with the high-back armchair, such as the Queen Anne Range. This Chesterfield chair has a more formal, upright seat and classic design elements such as:
- a deep buttoned back.
- scroll arms.
- and hand-finished studded detail.
With a more traditional, formal design, this stylish chair is ideal for your study or next to a fireplace. You can select from many beautiful types of leather and luxury fabrics to ensure your chair complements your aesthetic.
The Queen Anne Range isn’t the only armchair that falls under the classic chair design. Many chair styles are classified as traditional rather than contemporary, with the shape of their arms, back style, and feet serving as distinguishing features. Traditional chairs, such as the Evelyn, offer quite a different design to a high back chair, with its low fixed back, gently scrolled arms and beautifully turned feet.
The Charnwood is almost a hybrid of the two previously described traditional designs – with a low back but Chesterfield style deep button details like the Queen Anne.
Mid-Century Armchairs
The next type of armchair is different in style from a traditional chair. Mid-century modern armchairs typically have lower backs, open sides, and a curved shape, making them a focal point in any living space. An example of this type of armchair is the Weymouth. With slim curved arms and tapered legs, this love seat offers ample space to sit and relax while exuding total style and luxury. Available in both fabric and leather, you can choose from the likes of decadent velvet, timeless leather, or a luxury fabric such as linen or wool to create the perfect look for your interior.
Modern Armchairs
Our next armchair type is the modern armchair. Unlike traditional designs, there aren’t many high-back modern armchairs. Instead, contemporary design tends to focus on straight, clean lines, with the Exmouth offering the perfect example. This slim armchair brings elegance to any space and is available in fabric and leather allowing you to choose the match for your living room.
If you have a modern interior, it makes sense to bring in a more contemporary armchair, but don’t be afraid to mix styles if a more traditional design has piqued your interest. Having a range of furniture in your living space can create an eclectic and personable aesthetic that is bespoke to you.
As the place where most people tend to get ready in the morning, having a chair in the bedroom makes perfect sense. If you’re going to have one, why not make it look and feel like it belongs in your bedroom? Smaller chairs with a rounder, softer design, are often preferred when looking for bedroom chair ideas.
If you need a chair for your vanity table, a sleek armless design such as the Penryn brings a retro elegance into your bedroom, with this stylish accent chair available in a range of luxurious fabrics and leathers.
From classic chair designs to mid-century modern and contemporary armchairs, there are armchair designs to suit a real range of space and styles, it’s simply a case of working out which one ticks all the boxes for your home.
