Chairs with armrests: features

Chairs and chairs have become an integral part of modern life. They surround us everywhere: at home, at work and at rest. But few people know that there is also a peculiar hybrid of these two types of furniture - chairs with armrests, the features and types of which we will consider today.

The chair with armrests is a peculiar hybrid of a usual chair and a convenient easy chair. This type of furniture has become quite widespread in everyday life.

All thanks to its distinctive features:

• Unusual appearance. On sale are chairs that have various forms of armrests. It is often at first glance almost impossible to determine whether it is a chair or a chair.
• A wide variety of models and types of this furniture.Semi-armchairs with a soft or hard seat for rest and work are on sale.
• Affordable cost.
• Various manufacturers. This feature is quite important, because some people try to buy furniture and other items produced in any one country or one brand.
• The compact size and light weight provide high mobility of such furniture. Usually chairs with armrests have smaller dimensions than ordinary chairs, and their weight, respectively, is much less.
• Wide range of colors, as well as production in various styles.

The presence of such simple, but at the same time important features made these half-chairs very popular, while their popularity is constantly increasing.

As with other types of furniture, the hybrid chair and chair has its advantages:

• attractive and presentable appearance;
• landing comfort;
• the ability to install them in any room and in any place;
• There is an opportunity to purchase both Russian-made and foreign-made furniture.

But there are small cons:

• such half-chairs will be inconvenient for large people;
• when they are installed near the dining table, they take up more space than regular chairs.

But it is safe to say that the advantages in this case outweigh the disadvantages. In addition, to eliminate the negative, concerning the comfortable fit of large people can, if you buy such a chair with wide seats.

All models of chairs sold today with armrests are divided into several groups.

• According to the place of installation. According to this criterion, the semi-armchairs are divided into two groups: for installation in the home or in the office. Chairs that are designed for home use usually have softer lines, smooth wooden legs. Their colors are usually warm and soft, some models may have an unusual decor or print. Chairs with armrests of this group can be installed in any room - in the bedroom, in the kitchen or even in the living room.

Here, but in a separate group, there are children's chairs with armrests.Most models have wheels. They differ from the usual greater softness and brighter colors.

• According to the degree of rigidity of the seat and armrests. According to this criterion, all models of half-chairs implemented today can be divided into three groups:

1. Models with solid, usually wooden armrests, back and seat itself.
2. Models that have soft upholstery on all parts.
3. Combined chairs with armrests. In this case, soft upholstery can be at the back and seats, and the armrests themselves will be hard.

• In size. On this basis, all models of chairs are divided into wide or narrow, depending on the width of the seat. Chairs with armrests, having a seat width of up to 45 cm are narrow. Models whose seat width is more than 50 cm - to wide.

Also this type of furniture can be low or high. This parameter is measured along the length of the back. High chairs with armrests have a back more than 40 cm. For low models of semi-chairs, this parameter does not exceed 38 cm.

• By the number of legs. According to this criterion, chairs with armrests can be:

1. Standard with four legs of any shape.
2. Three-legged.
3. Have one leg. Usually such models have special wheels.

Such a wide variety of varieties of models of this furniture made it one of the most popular today. Manufacturers around the world are trying to regularly update their product range, and it is sometimes difficult for a simple buyer to make the right choice right away.

For the manufacture of chairs with armrests today use:

• tree;
• sheets of chipboard or MDF;
• metal;
• plastic.

For the manufacture of accessories and fasten parts of the future product can use nails, screws or special glue. Apply wood varnish, polymeric dyes, various fabrics to the exterior finish. If the chair with armrests is soft, then foam rubber is usually used as a filler.

Having decided to purchase a chair with armrests, you first need to decide where it will be installed and what it is used for. From the answers to these questions will depend on the type of chair, as well as its size.

Choosing a semi-chair for work should be given preference to models with a neutral or at least not too bright color, so the color of the furniture will not distract from the work itself. If it is needed for work in the office, then a semi-chair on wheels will be a good choice; it will provide an opportunity to move quickly around the office if necessary. In a spacious office is better to choose a small chair, but always with a soft back and seat.

When choosing a chair with armrests for the home, it is worth considering the fact that they will be installed directly in the room or on the street. In the first case, you can choose any type of this furniture, and in the second it is better to purchase plastic or wooden lacquered chairs.

Chairs with armrests are presented today in almost every store and quite a wide range. Quite a large part of manufacturing companies offer their customers to evaluate their models and get acquainted with the description on websites or in booklets.This approach allows the client to decide in advance on the model of this type of furniture he needs.

To carry out the purchase itself is only after a personal inspection and evaluation of the convenience of the chair. Otherwise, the model acquired by the catalog and having a presentable appearance can be very inconvenient in operation.

If a chair with armrests is purchased in a network store, you can in advance by phone to clarify the presence of the model of interest or to order its delivery to the furniture salon.

Among all the manufacturers of the half-chairs today, there are several, whose products are in the greatest demand among buyers.

In the first place is the world famous nonsense Ikea. Semi-armchairs of its production are distinguished by their unique appearance, variety of colors and prints. Affordable cost is very well combined with quality and ease of use.

Buro is the leader in sales of office chairs with armrests. Models of this manufacturer differ minimalist design, attractive appearance and high level of comfort.

In general, reviews of the half chairs are mostly positive. Buyers mark their stylish and rather unusual appearance, versatility of use, wide range and affordable price as the main advantages over standard chairs and armchairs. In addition, the acquisition of just such furniture allows you to visually refresh the interior without large physical and material investments.

An overview of the armchairs and chairs with armrests can be viewed in the video below.