Chairs with a high back: varieties and tips for choosing

Chairs with a high back can look unusual and even charming. But it is important to understand that their individual varieties are very different. Therefore, knowledge of the characteristics of a particular type and advice on choosing is extremely valuable and relevant.

The high-backed armchair dates back to the 17th century. It is noteworthy that then it was not such a sophisticated and luxurious piece of furniture as it is now. It was made of wood - and made to look emphatically rude. Upholstery and decor were missing in principle. TOThe seats with a high headboard had only one main difference from the lower models - they partially held back cold winds.

But, like any practical thing, such furniture did not remain the prerogative of the poor class for long. Over time, its advantages were also appreciated by the owners of mansions heated by fireplaces. Sitting by an open fire and completely covering my back from the piercing wind turned out to be a very pleasant experience.

The flawless classic model has the following features:

• back not lower than 80 cm;
• medium-sized low legs from an array;
• deep seat;
• body and main parts of elite wood species.

Today, a high chair is not only home furniture for relaxing in the living room or any other part of the house. It is very actively used by managers. With the help of such furniture, it is easy to emphasize your authority. And emotional dominance over subordinates, visitors is very important. Since the big bosses have a wide variety of tastes, the seats for them can vary greatly.

There are models:

• slightly lower overall than usual;

• with traditional and modern design approaches;

• light and dark colors;

• using various types of upholstery.

Both at home and in the office, an easy chair is equally preferable. After all, the more comfortable the seat, the easier and more enjoyable it is to use. This moment is equally important for an ordinary housewife, and for a respectable father of the family, and for the CEO. Some models are deliberately made very narrow, and the reason for this is not at all the desire to annoy users. Such designs will fit optimally into a medium-sized office or hall.

The most common way to narrow your seat is to ditch the armrests. Attention: in some models they are preserved, but they have purely symbolic dimensions. But if the chair is chosen not for work, but for home, it will most often have "ears".

A high chair can be supported in a variety of ways.

The use of runners is a simple and reliable option. Such supports not only perform their function properly, but also look stylish and unusual. The runners are stronger and more stable than all other supports. And, importantly, such a decision has almost no effect on the cost of the structure.

It is absolutely impossible to imagine a person who has never seen such a construction. Therefore, it is strongly associated with absolute reliability and stability. The skylight under the seat will make the room appear larger as a whole. This property is very important in any small apartment.

Another of the advantages of armchairs is noted:

• ease of rearrangement;
• the widest variety of models;
• the ability to freely choose the style and type of performance most suitable for yourself;
• the ability to vary the appearance of the legs themselves (while the same runners are much less diverse).

This is a kind of further development of traditional legs. But instead of one point of support, there are several of them at once. Typically, 5-beam designs are used. You won't have to look for a suitable example for a long time - it can be a simple computer chair.

When buying a chair, you need to carefully control the types of materials and evaluate their quality. Only a solid frame and high-quality upholstery guarantee excellent practical qualities. The traditional English product is made up of hard breeds such as:

• teak;

• oak;

• nut;

• Red tree.

The upholstery also deserves attention. If leather is used for it, then this is a very good option. But you can also use unpretentious fabrics such as cotton, viscose and linen. Fillers are classified primarily by the degree of hardness. It happens:

• small (holofiber);

• medium (polyurethane foam);

• high (expanded polystyrene in the form of balls).

The traditional English style armchairs have undergone significant changes. And now it will hardly be possible to recognize the old types in them. There are tons of color options. There are both straight and concave backs (only convex ones are not found). Armrests, depending on personal choice, are sheathed with fabric or made entirely of wood.

But still English high chairs have common features - characteristic "ears"... Due to the flexibility of their design, they can be used in a wide variety of interiors. It is no coincidence that this type of furniture was called Voltaire's - the philosopher covered with fame is unambiguously associated with it. Indeed, in such an armchair it is very comfortable to sit, indulging in reflections. Or just enjoy relaxing by the fireplace.

The style of modern classics is very different from the Victorian prototype. It involves the manufacture of chairs not only from wood, but also from many other materials. The sizes of such structures vary greatly. Some models are equipped not with straight, but with semicircular backs. The French branch of modern classics relies on the active use of carved elements (this is how the famous bergere armchair appeared, for example).

Russian classicism is the predominance of rectangular lines. Complex decor cannot be used!

But in simple classical directions you cannot do without it. Legs must bend. Unsaturated green and brown colors predominate. But you can also find shades of gray and red.

The maximum of bright colors is a characteristic feature of the boho style. Another important feature of it: the abundance of textiles. Capes are required. Together with the boho armchair, pillows in the spirit of patchwork are actively used.

Modernity is characterized by smooth contours. The decor is used very actively, but it should be sophisticated, and the colors should not be too saturated.

Country style is always a wooden frame. Emphatically rough processing helps to show its specificity. In addition to the typical monochrome colors, plant prints can be used.

A for a minimalist armchair the use of neutral colors and simple finishes is characteristic. There should be no decor at all.

When choosing a chair with a high back, you need to see if it is comfortable.Quite a few outwardly beautiful products are actually impractical. It is not necessary to sit down (although this is also useful) - it is quite possible to build on the reviews. The upholstery is selected according to your own taste and budget. However, it is necessary to clarify whether the fabric is strong enough, whether it is comfortable.

The photo shows an armchair inscribed in a loft style. The graceful gray surface looks harmoniously against the background of an emphasized rough wall. And even the pipes fit perfectly into this composition. A dark wood floor will also work well in this kind of environment. The unusual shapes and curved legs do not disturb the overall harmony.

A gray armchair with otherwise curved legs can also bring joy to people. More precisely, only one support is bent here - but this already attracts attention. A contrasting balance is maintained between the curved shapes on the back and the laconic edges of the bottom. The combination with both the walls and the floor is very well chosen. A slightly visible window plays an equally important role in the interior.

And here is shown a light yellow chair with "wings" protruding forward. In general, it looks good against the background of a dark gray wall. Original shapes make the room more interesting. At the same time, the low height of the structure does not interfere and does not spoil the view. The color of the legs is quite close to the color of the floor, and therefore a kind of harmony is maintained.

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