How to choose a wooden chair with armrests?
Wooden chairs with armrests are a popular and sought-after piece of furniture and do not go out of fashion for many years. Current trends in interior fashion led manufacturers to release a huge number of different models, the relevance of which is steadily increasing.
Benefits
This type of design deservedly has a lot of fans, and thanks to its practicality and convenience, it can be successfully used in any style.
Wooden chairs with armrests have the following indisputable advantages:
- Clean and harmless. Absolute ecological safety and hygiene of products is achieved through the use of natural wood.
- Elegant appearance. Models are made in a huge range, with a wide variety of designs and textures.Often used for the classic carving, which gives an unusual relief to the legs and armrests. The seats and backs of soft models are available in a wide range of colors using different versions of upholstery fabric.
Some products are additionally decorated with inserts of stones, metal, plexiglass and plastic.
- Convenience and comfort achieved through a well-thought-out design that perfectly supports the muscles of the arms and back. It promotes complete relaxation and provides complete rest. By their relaxation qualities, chairs with armrests can be compared with chairs, but, unlike them, they occupy much less space and have a higher seating position, which allows you to comfortably sit at the table.
- The possibility of repair and easy maintenance. Unlike plastic or metal chairs, wooden models have good maintainability. Replacing damaged elements can be done point-wise and it is not necessary to change the entire frame. The worn armrests are sanded and varnished, and the seat and backrests are easily restored and tugged.
- Status of products. Wooden models with armrests can make any room solid and presentable, as well as indicate the wealth and the refined taste of the owners of the house.
Species
Chairs equipped with armrests, are present in the furniture market in a large species diversity. Between themselves, the models differ in design, design and materials of manufacture.
The products are manufactured in a wide range of sizes ranging from miniature models with a low back and ending with royal variants, where the height of the backrest exceeds the height of a person in a sitting position. Such products are not very convenient for permanent use, because the head is forced to be in an unnatural position, which leads to discomfort and tension of the neck muscles.
The installation of these models is justified if the premises are required to be given status and pomposity, as well as for the purpose of decorating the interior. The size of the seat characterizes its width and depth.
When choosing these parameters, it should be noted that too deep a seat is not suitable for people with small stature - the back will not touch the back, and additional pillows may be required.
And if you move back closely, then there is a possibility that the legs will not rest on the floor.
The armrests of wooden chairs can be soft and hard.
- Soft are made of polyurethane foam and upholstery fabric, similar to that of which the seat and back are made.
- Hard made of solid wood and can be decorated with carvings and decorative inserts. Their surface is lacquered with special wear-resistant compounds, which allow the armrests for a long time not to lose the original appearance.
The back and seat are both hard and soft performance. The soft version is very convenient for long-term use, but needs regular and careful care of the upholstery. For frequent use chairs as upholstery fabric, practical and durable fabrics such as flock and jacquard need to be chosen. If the chair will perform a decorative function, you can only focus on the expensive texture and beauty of the coating.
Rigid models are more practical and easy to clean, they can be used in kitchens and dining rooms.
Tips for choosing
In order to correctly determine the model of the chair,it is necessary to determine its functional application.
- If the furniture is purchased for office space or officeit is better to choose the option with upholstered backrest and seat. As an upholstery, the ideal will be an eco-leather cover, which, unlike natural, is breathable, easy to clean and much cheaper. This skin can be purchased in the event that the chair is supposed to be used sporadically. With constant use, the person will experience discomfort from the inability of the material to self-ventilation.
- If the chair is purchased for living room or bedroom, you should focus on its compatibility with the style of the room and interior design.
Models with armrests fit well not only in classic but also in modern interiors.
For example, a rigid model with straight shapes, lack of carved elements and with a distinct pattern of wood fibers will successfully fit into the style minimalism, and the combination of wood with metal or glass inserts is fine for hi-tech.
For modern and pop art the bright soft model upholstered with expensive fabric will become successful option.
In ethnic african style You can consider the products of yellow and red shades, and for Scandinavian - wooden rigid model, made of light-colored wood and having a matte surface.
When buying chairs for the dining room and kitchen, it is better to give preference to all-wood designs with comfortable, low-lying armrests. Such products are convenient for eating, easy to wash and do not accumulate dust. For use on the terraces of country houses is better to use rigid models.
The soft back, armrests and seat tend to accumulate moisture and are not suitable for use in the street. As an option, you can use wicker chairs with armrests, which can also be attributed to wooden products. They are hygienic, comfortable, lightweight, mobile, waterproof and durable.
The cost of chairs with armrests depends on the value of the wood species, the quality of the upholstery material and the availability of decorative elements. Thanks to a huge assortment of products, there is a possibility to choose both very budget-friendly options and luxurious premium-class copies with elements of forging, carving and exclusive design.
In addition to the traditional single models, there are elegant spacious designs for two people. The price of such products can reach 45,000 rubles. A cheap, but quite elegant and comfortable model can be purchased for 6-8 thousand.
You can see a variety of models of chairs with armrests in the video.