Armchairs That Deliver on Comfort, Style, and Statement
The sofa may get most of the attention in a living room, but the armchair deserves just as much love. Whether in a living area, reading nook, or bedroom corner, a great armchair combines comfort and style in a way that truly enhances the space.
Material Combination
A sophisticated combination of plush velvet upholstery and a refined rattan frame come together in a very distinctive armchair. The Egoísta swivel chair from Dooq translates to “selfish” in Portuguese and is a very apt name because the environment inside the chair is like a world of its own.
Easy Chair Icon
Technically, this one doesn’t have arms, but the Corona is an iconic chair that endures because of its style and comfort. Designed in 1961 by Danish designer Poul M. Volther, it exemplifies his love of functionality and focus on simple processes and fine materials. The chair is made up of four separate components that are graduated in size. Curved wooden sections crime together in a design that has clean lines but still feels very organic and is totally comfortable.
Elegant Nonchalance
The nonchalant way that pasta draped over a fat wooden rolling pin was the inspiration for Erik Jorgensen’s Ovo armchair. British designer Damian Williamson set out to translate that same nonchalance in an armchair and ended up with this plump but chic seat.
Familiar Comfort
When you want an armchair that’s perfect for reading or relaxing, this is the quintessential design that comes to mind. The Bizza armchair from Gorini has all the features that’ll make you never want to get up. Sumptuous leather and fabric upholstery choices are used to cover the wood frame. The seat is deep with low, almost winged arms on the sides to cradle you, but not interfere with arm movement.
Scandinavian Contemporary
Designer Carlo Colombo has reinterpreted Scandinavian design with an of-the-moment flair in this Alison armchair for Flexform. Comprised of curves, the solid wood frame features a deeply cushioned seat. The backrest is crafted from saddle grade leather to provide support and create a very stylish backside.
Short and Stout
A twenty-year-old design that looks like it was created yesterday, the Thomas chair from Flexform is the quietly elegant chair that your living room needs now. Antonio Citterio designed the chair with a fat seat and short legs to emphasize the look of comfort.
Distinctive Features
Recognized for its back and arms that are a single continuous curve, the Virgin Armchair by Mauro Lipparini for Misura Emme is an ample upholstered seat that beckons you to sit down. An additional backrest cushion is inside the seat for more support. The zaftig shape is set atop minimalist metal legs, creating a study in contrasts.
It’s a Wrap
A simple strip bent into a gentle fold becomes a swanky chair for a stylish living room. The midcentury modern aesthetic and can be ordered in painted metal or a chrome, black nickel, copper or brass finish. The Lock has a modern and minimalist look, but above all is very comfortable.
Retro Upgrade
A little retro and a little modern, the Aplomb armchair from Ivano Redaeli is a very attractive design with a touch of Nordic sensibility — or Italian flair — thrown in. The elegant solid wood frame has lost its hard edges with the rounding of the armrests and the legs.
Zen-Based Comfort
It may look a little a modern version of the wingback chair, but the Onsa chair from Walter Knoll is more than that. Inspired by the Japanese approach to flowers where their representation “embodies the principles and practice of Zen,” the chair looks like “a flower stretching toward the sun.
The adjustable backrest makes the chair even more appealing for those looking to unwind. Lipparini’s philosophy of natural minimalism that melds clear, energetic lines with natural materials and original ideas shines through in this stylish chair.