Armchairs with armrests: features and tips for choosing

Armchairs are one of the most common types of upholstered furniture. They are different - large and small, with or without armrests, frame and frameless ... This list can be continued for a long time. In this article we will talk about armchairs with armrests, their pros and cons, varieties of this type of seating furniture, and also give some tips on how to choose an armchair for the living room.

Armchairs with armrests are, rather, half-chair-half-chair. Compared to classic chairs, they have a lightweight design, a longer backrest, located at a slight angle to the seat.

The main advantages of armchairs with armrests are:

• aesthetic appeal;
• a well-thought-out ergonomic design allows you to work with comfort in such a chair for a long time;
• can be used both for rest and for working at a desk or computer;
• a large number of different models.

Conditional disadvantages include:

• increased size and weight compared to a regular chair;
• require a fairly large free space, so they are not suitable for installation in the kitchen or in small apartments;
• intended for people with a normal and thin physique;
• the prices for these interior items cannot be called affordable.

Armchairs with armrests differ in the materials used for the frame and upholstery, as well as the width of the products. There are wide and narrow half-chairs, small (for children) and large. There are chairs on a metal frame and wooden, wicker rattan (willow), plastic and made of chipboard (MDF). Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Wooden models are environmentally friendly, aesthetically pleasing, and serve for a long time. The lacquer coating protects the chairs from moisture and mechanical damage, but requires careful handling - it is quite easy to scratch or chip, in which case you need to reapply the varnish.

Armchairs on a metal frame are durable, strong, moisture resistant. Negative - touching the skin does not feel very pleasant, which, however, is not difficult to change by placing a pillow and covering the armrests with other material, for example, wood.

Wicker armchairs They are lightweight, attractive and create an atmosphere of lightness. Compared to the first two types, they are not so reliable and are designed for medium loads.

Products made of plastic lightweight, do not require special care, impervious to moisture, accessible to all segments of the population. It should also be noted that these models have a wide range of colors.

Chairs made of chipboard (MDF) are attractive in appearance, cheap, but short-lived. If the outer (lacquer) coating is damaged, toxic emissions of adhesives used in the production of the material are possible.

Used as upholstery genuine leather, synthetic leatherette, dense fabrics.

Also, the models of such chairs are distinguished by the degree of rigidity of the armrests.

• Soft. They are characterized by a large thickness of the filler covered with an upholstery material; blocks of springs are often built in for greater softness and elasticity.

• Semi-soft. The thickness of the pad is small, upholstered with the same material as the seat with backrest.

• Solid - are made of the same material as the product frame and are its continuation.

The so-called "Viennese" armchairs can be singled out separately.The peculiarity of these models lies in the high armrests - they are located at the same level (or slightly lower) with the back of the product and most often form a single whole with it.

As for the styles in which semi-chairs are made, the following can be noted here:

• armchairs and chairs with armrests can be matched to any interior, from classic to high-tech;

• wooden pieces of furniture and braids are usually made in the classic palette - shades of brown, but there are models of other colors;

• the brightest and most diverse color schemes are implemented in the production of plastic furniture, so if you have a desire to add bright spots to the interior of the room and not spend too much money, choose it;

• to create an atmosphere of luxury, carved wooden with beautiful upholstery or leather upholstered armchairs are suitable.

In conclusion, a few simple guidelines.

• First of all decide on the purpose of the furniture, what do you need a chair for - for work or leisure, or a dining room for the dining room.
• Do not hesitate to try your future purchase before purchasing. - sit down, lean on the back, check if the height of the armrests, seat and back is comfortable.
• Lean forward, lean back - if at the same time there are no suspicious creaks, crackles - the product is of high quality and will serve you for a long time.
• If you have pets (dog, cat) who like to sharpen their claws on furniture and thereby spoil them, choose a chair with such upholstery, which your pets are not afraid of - microfiber, flock or scotchguard.
• If you are looking for an office chair or are going to work while sitting in it at home - pay attention to options such as the ability to adjust the degree of backrest tilt, leg support, as well as the naturalness of the upholstery material.
• The general requirements for products are considered to be the optimal width and length of the seat: if the width of the chair should be slightly larger than the volume of your thighs (by about 10-15 cm), then the excessive length of the seat negatively affects blood circulation - the edge of the seat presses under the knees and blocks the blood flow.

Here are some illustrative examples of the use of armchairs in both home and work interiors.

The following video provides an overview of the Bill Golf computer chair in bright blue fabric with unusual armrests.