Armchairs in classic style

The classic style of the interior was formed in the era of palace luxury. Its key elements are armchairs. However, in order for the style to be more recognizable, they need the right choice. The material in this article will tell you about their main features, types and nuances of choice.

Classic furniture is often confused with modern design counterparts. In fact, the style has its own characteristics and recognizable features. Armchairs of classic design, classics and neoclassics obey their own rules and differ:

• refinement and luxury, a combination of sophistication and palace solemnity;
• using natural and muted light shades of the color palette;
• the striving of design and form for maximum user comfort;
• pompous decoration in the form of carved legs, gilding, upholstery with a beautiful print;
• proportionality and symmetry of forms, drawing up a certain composition, coupled with a sofa and a tea table.

The classic armchairs are decorated with antique accents. Their colors can be different, but the priorities of the style are light tones and soft color contrasts. The color transitions should be soft, smooth. Furniture elements are always paired, they are placed strictly symmetrically relative to, for example, a sofa, carpet, tea table. Design and decor are selected in the style of the same time period. The decor should be graceful, but light at the same time. Backs, armrests, supports can be curved, openwork, ornamented with carvings. Natural materials are used in production.

The upholstery material is quite expensive, giving a high status even to laconic products. Chairs of this type are often made to order for the characteristics of a particular room. In this case, the shape of the legs can be unusual, the back is curved, resembling a flowerpot in shape.

Conditionally models of classic chairs can be divided into 2 types, differing in the degree of rigidity and shape of the back. Both those and other options have no transformation. They have a rigid fixation of the back and armrests, the back does not lean back, it can be straight and concave. However, the furniture looks like it belonged to some royal dynasty.

The back of classic armchairs can be different, but it always gives the products a special solemnity. Some models even look like royal thrones at a glance. The top of the back is crowned with carved decor imitating gilding or other valuable metal. This decor can be gold, bronze, lacquered wood.

The back can have different shapes (round, oval, trapezoidal). Its upper edge is rarely straight; it can be rounded, domed, decorated with some kind of carved diadems in the form of inlaid monograms.

The shape of the legs of classic chairs can vary, as well as their setting. They can be straight, inclined (slightly moving to the sides), curved (convertible version), and also combined. This type of product is distinguished by the shape of the supports: the front ones are curved, the back ones are straight. There are also models with column legs in the rulers, which end with a rounded knob.Certain types of chairs are decorated with supports in the form of animal paws.

The armrests also differ in the styles of classic, neoclassic and classicism, which can be hard and soft. In the first case, they are decorated with carvings or inlays. In the production of models with soft armrests, they are covered with filler-rollers and supplemented with soft pads. In general, armrests can be:

• solid (connected to the back);
• separate one-piece (stand-out overlays);
• through (fastened by means of strips).

The shape and design of classic style chairs may vary. There are traditional and English type models on sale. Each type of product has its own characteristics. For example, among the lines of manufacturers there are modifications of the Voltaire type or English classic chairs.

They are distinguished from other varieties by the shape of the back. If in the usual versions it is linear or slightly rounded, then in these it is high U-shaped. Its posterior part is straight oblique, and the lateral parts are vase-like curved. Such models are called armchairs with ears.

Models with a rigid shape are compact, their dimensions are much smaller than their bulk counterparts. In view of this, they are suitable for arranging small rooms or country houses. The design of such products has high legs, a thin back and a seat with a small layer of padding. The shape of such chairs is graceful: the armrests are curved, the back is high, inclined or concave.

These models are close to traditional soft chairs, but they have a number of characteristic differences. Most of such furniture is decorated with upholstery with a carriage coupler, which makes it look very status and beautiful. These backs and seats are much softer and more comfortable for users. In this case, the models can be supplemented with soft seat mats. Depending on the model, the seat can be supplemented with an additional block for increased seating comfort.

The priority material in the production of classic style armchairs is wood. They are made from valuable wood species, and sometimes even exotic ones. Chipboards are not used in production. Depending on the design, soft metals are also used in production.

Manufacturers use jacquard, tapestry, thick silk, brocade, satin, velor and velvet as upholstery materials. In addition, in the production of respectable models, trade marks also use the finest natural leather. As a rule, products are complemented with gold threads, embossing, curly stitching, tassels and fringes. In addition to gilding, the key elements of the jewelry are carved onlays, polishing, inlay, as well as baroque elements.

Color solutions for classic style chairs depend on the background of a particular interior. When choosing one or another solution, the purpose of the room is also taken into account. For example, for living rooms and bedrooms, they try to choose products of light and soothing colors (beige, white with gold, silver, bleached peach).

For living rooms, options are sometimes chosen in a pink-coral, burgundy color. For workrooms, models of wine, pistachio, chocolate, brown, lilac shades are purchased. Due to the high-quality upholstery, the chairs look expensive and impressive. Their colors can be plain and printed.

When planning to buy armchairs in a classic style, you need to take into account a number of nuances. For example, you need to buy not one, but 2 chairs to decorate a specific area of ​​the room, carefully considering their location... At the same time, as a rule, products are constituent elements and complement a sofa with a tea table. Their color should be identical to that of the sofa.

The place of deployment is important: the model of chairs, upholstery material, color scheme, as well as the functionality of the furniture depend on it. The chair can be used for short-term or long-term rest. It can be the main place to work from home. Taking into account the purpose will help you choose the optimal type of construction, choose the height and inclination of the back, the type of armrests, the height of the legs, the depth of the seat.

Before buying, you need to make sure the quality and reliability of the products. It is necessary to carry out a fitting, which will show how comfortable it is to sit in the chair, whether its height and shape is suitable for frequent use, whether the seat is deep enough. It is important to inspect products from all sides: any defect is excluded, be it visible glue, incomplete upholstery, poor-quality coating of armrests and supports.

When choosing the color of the upholstery, you need to rely on the background solution of the interior. The tones of the walls and armchairs should not be allowed to merge into a single color spot. Furniture should look impressive against the background of walls and floors. Moreover, its color, like the tone of the finish, should be in harmony with the color scheme of the interior. When buying, they pay attention to the finish: its design and type are selected taking into account the unity of the interior composition.

The trim can be located not only on the bottom of the seat. Often, brushes and carved monograms are located at the top of the structures. In this case, the decor may depend on the type of armrests. When choosing one or another option, they look at the type of finishing of other furniture, the finishing of curtains or other textiles in the room.

You need to buy the product from a trusted seller. In order for it to successfully fit into the interior of a particular direction of the classical style, it is necessary to study its features. Some options are not so pompous, while others are replete with carved elements and gilding.

The location of the chairs depends on the type of room and the characteristics of its perspective. For example, you can put paired chairs:

• in the living room on either side of the sofa or opposite it;
• in the fireplace area opposite the fireplace;
• symmetrically in the recreation area on both sides of the tea table;
• in the bay window near the table;
• in the office as the main work chair;
• in the bedroom to the side of the bed or against the wall on either side of the dressing table.

We offer 10 examples of a harmonious choice of classic-style armchairs for arranging different rooms of the dwelling.

• An example of arranging a spacious living room with soft classic armchairs.

• Harmonious furniture ensemble, armchairs with bright upholstery and gilded decor.

• Classic armchairs in white with a carriage tie and additional soft seat cushions.

• Soft armchairs with low backs and small legs, decorating the sitting area in the living room.

• Chairs with striped upholstery, soft armrests and cushions to decorate the guest corner in the hall.

• Models with high backs, soft armrests and a deep seat, suitable for decorating a photo zone.

• Products with original design, selected for the decoration of a dark living room.

• Mustard-colored armchairs with unusual design of sidewalls and armrests.

• Models in white with a high back, deep seat and combined legs.

• Arrangement of the living room with furniture of a palace design with golden legs and top decor.

In the next video, you will find an overview of the classic-style executive chair ZV-082.