Many people in the selection of upholstered furniture rely on their finances and its appearance. In fact, the choice of upholstered furniture depends on many factors, which can be difficult for a person not involved in the development of models, their design, or upholstery material to understand. In spacious showrooms, furniture may look presentable, but it loses its appearance when transported to an apartment.
Analogues of modern chairs
Upholstered furniture familiar to contemporaries began to appear in the bedchambers of the nobility in the 18th-19th centuries. The prototype of the first chairs can be considered a canape, supported by 6-8 legs, which could simultaneously accommodate 2-3 people. Ladies in France preferred to receive guests in a reclining position on an elongated couch with a headboard, resting their backs on bolsters for comfortable sitting.
If you compare the individual sofa modules, they are similar to such couches. An analogue of armchairs arranged in a circle was a pate with a soft cabinet in the center. The products are still found in the lobbies of expensive hotels.
An original chair intended for lovers, shaped like the letter S, was common in those days. Chaise lounges were called sofa chairs. Its modern analogues are available with a moving back, capable of taking different positions for the convenience of the human body.
The design of the first chair that has survived to this day
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The first chair that has survived to this day in its original form is made entirely of wood, on top of which a finish of gold plates is applied.
It is believed to be at least 3,300 years old. True, due to the vandals of antiquity, the chair lost some of the gold details and precious stones that adorned it.
In general, in ancient times, all chairs were made hard. Upholstery with soft materials appeared only in the 14th century. But the general design in many details coincides with modern ones: the presence of a seat, back, armrests, legs. Over time, chair manufacturers began to pay more attention to the variety of shapes, decor, and ease of use.
Lounge chair options
Armchairs have long ceased to be an element of luxury. Now, perhaps, you will not meet families in whose apartment this type of furniture would not be present. Essentially, the chairs can be compared to chairs of various modifications. Everything depends on what they are intended for.
Chairs for relaxing and reading literature have several designs:
Classic models are often equipped with comfortable seating elements, such as a pouf and an orthopedic backrest. Their main purpose is to support the spinal discs.
Bag chair. At first glance, a shapeless bean bag chair with filling inside and without a frame does not look very nice. In fact, it turns out to be convenient for relaxation, since it can follow all the curves of the body of the person sitting. Thus, it promotes complete relaxation of the body. The bag, of course, is not suitable for working at a computer, but it's perfect for watching TV or reading a book.
Rocking chair. In addition to a soft frame and a back tilted back, the rocking chair is equipped with a rocking mechanism. The rocking chair is comfortable for people of any age. In addition to the classic version, there is a Viennese version with runners and armrests connected in a loop, with a spring mechanism that promotes uniform rocking, and with a pendulum mechanism for placement on carpeted floors.
Folding models. Folding chairs are suitable for apartments of any size. After all, they easily unfold and fold and take on several different shapes. Depending on the transformation system (eurobooks, click-klyak, folding beds, dolphin, accordion), the chair can be used in any room not only for daytime relaxation and reading literature, but also as an additional bed.
Taking into account our recommendations, you can easily cope with the right choice of a chair that will promote relaxation and a comfortable pastime while reading your favorite literature.