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Wednesday, August 15th, 2018
Hooker Furniture Dining Room Sandcastle Fretback Arm Chair – Upholstered Seat
The living room can either be a private room or a social hub. The way it is used depends greatly on how you feel towards hosting parties or not having any of those at all. This also depends on how you arranged the seating units and how many you actually have. The number of chairs that you set up inside this living room will also indicate how often you will receive guests.
Every living room has a sofa and additional chairs. There is also a center table, an artwork or two, photographs, and some stuff to make the room more personalized. When you’re the type that likes solitude, then the furniture arrangement will also indicate this. You are bound to see just a couple of chairs plus the cozy couch and that’s it.
Either way, whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, you are likely to display chairs in the living room. So what chair styles would suit your theme and personality?
Before we go to chair preferences and all the science and art that are going to be used in your decision-making, you need to, first, understand how the chairs are going to function in the living room. Remember that the living room is often a place where you should unwind and just be yourself.
The chairs need to be comfortable not just stylish since they are supposed to be used in a room where people gather and enjoy each other’s company. These may also be used for binge-watching the family’s favorite TV shows.
The Armchair
Let’s accept it. Most homeowners seem to be stuck with just the couch as a living room seating unit. Yet a chair can become a tool for self-expression. The armchair is a good way to express both your personal style while providing the seating function.
The armchair is a kind of accent chair that can become a symbol of your creativity. This seats just one person unlike the loveseat, couch or sectional. This can come in different styles from traditional to modern to contemporary.
Don’t look for dirt-cheap armchairs if you want to satiate both the function and aesthetic needs of your living room.
The Recliner
This is one of the modern luxuries that homeowners now enjoy. While they may appear to be modern, a few historians argue that Napoleon Bonaparte once owned the first recliner chair. And from his time to ours, many designers have already contributed to the style and new look of this seating unit.
These days, recliners are symbols of comfort in many homes. They come in many different materials such as cloth and leather upholsteries. There are also manual and electronic recliners and you have a plethora of color and style options.
A recliner is useful to someone who struggles to get out of a seat. There are even lift-assist recliners in the market nowadays.
The Round Chair
Who says rectangular or square is the only way to design chairs? For those who don’t want to be boxed any longer, there are many round chair options for you. These are those oversized chairs that have a 58” width and about 30” of cushion depth.
This is a wonderful accent piece because of their unusual shape. Contemporary round chairs can come in different colors from neutrals to bright colors.
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The Loveseat
As the name states, this is a chair that’s meant to accommodate two people. This also comes in many different styles. Check out our wide array of loveseat options.
The Accent Chair
This is an all-encompassing term that is used for different living room chairs such as the wingback, club chair, barrel, English rolled arm, the Lawson chairs, and many more. These are often decorative chairs which are used to draw the eyes of beholders. Their purpose is to add visual interest through their style or color.
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Tuesday, June 6th, 2017
Go back to the simplistic beauty of the 20th century in this Steamship Splat Back Arm Chair.
Do you know that the chair now has a 5,000-year history? While this is so, we seem to be increasingly living in a world where people are encouraged to stand instead of sit down. People are coaxed to move about so that they don’t eventually suffer from diabetes or coronary heart disease.
Renowned architect, Witold Rybczynski, is quick to point out that the standing desk age is just a fad. And since this is so, it will eventually come to a stop and people will, once again, realize the importance of sitting down and how people should break up their lengthy sitting periods instead of saying goodbye to chairs all together.
Function and Fashion
Chairs uniquely combine fashion and function. Compared to communications technology, chairs do not get better over time. If you’re seated in an armchair, then practically, that’s all there is to it. With regard to form, it is there to provide respite from standing and it pairs beautifully with a desk or table.
Of course, the chair’s structure depends entirely on its function. Once you begin looking at chairs are mere seating pieces, then you would realize that it has a wide array of functions to fulfill. The concepts of design behind the making of each chair also has rich stories.
In the 20th century, chair design was still testing the waters in terms of product design, craftsmanship, architecture, as a form of art and how it will be used in interior design.
Daily, a lot of people spend their time sitting down more than any position. There may be a lot of different objects in your home but you will surely spend time and money in looking for the perfect chair – at least that’s what we hope to achieve.
Chairs are important not just because people sit in them but also because you can express your style and individuality with the right kind of chair. Artists and architects use different designs in expressing higher ideals, cultural movements and artistic influences.
In the 20th century, still, there was still no separation for interior design, architecture and product design. Chair design and architecture were closely linked as is evidenced by the chair creations of famous architects – Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier.
Chairs are there primarily to provide physical and psychological wellbeing to the sitter. It can also provide both these to other people who will end up using the chair.
Comfort
Seating designs during the 20th century embodied the artistry and creativity of architects and artists. One could see the obvious excitement and adventure in terms of design. The lifestyles of people may not have been taken into consideration that much back then but one thing is certain – the chairs were adorably beautiful.
Chairs may be pricey but people bought them because they were needs. It would be wrong to buy the cheapest pieces only to end up breaking them in just a few months or buying another piece altogether.
Just consider this, any chair that does not look like the regular seating piece is something that must have a higher value. This uniqueness may look unconventional because of its extraordinary materials or it could simply be because it was styled differently.
Posture is another aspect that you should consider with regard to choosing a chair. The more alert that you would want to be, the higher your chair must be from the ground. If, however, you would want to relax as you sit in the chair, then find the ones that lounge appropriately.
Status Symbol
Yes, you can also tell the world who you are by choosing the chair that describes you. You can say I am important by picking a chair that’s made of expensive materials, has ornate carvings and the plushest cushion. Or the design could be streamlined yet its color and form scream Look at me!
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Tuesday, June 28th, 2016
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Setting the mood in a dining room is as easy as matching the table with the chairs or mixing up some of the seating units to achieve a certain look. Chairs are a great help when it comes to setting the tone inside any room.
Here are some of the chair types that you can choose from –
Arm Chair
The arm chair is a type of chair that is often situated at the head of the table. These, compared to other kinds of chairs, have a more formal look and feel. Contrasting arm chairs can be used to establish a statement while there are also those that match the side chairs.
Arm chairs can be made of plastic, metal, wood and many other materials. It can also be upholstered or not.
Side Chair
A side chair is an armless chair that is often placed at the side of a dining table. In a more casual setting, though, a side chair may be placed at the head of the table. This can be upholstered though, generally, they are not.
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Parsons Chair
The parsons chair is suitable for any home theme. It comes with basic lines and design. This can also be upholstered. The fabrics used range from leather to linen, tufted to patterned, and many more.
Upholstered and Non-Upholstered Types
There is a wide variety of upholstery options as well as styles for chairs. It is crucial that you assess your lifestyle as well as the members of your family before you come up with your final decision regarding the fabrics and upholstery.
Upholstered chair seats and backs have a more glamorous and traditional feel to them. An all metal or wood chair, on the other hand, has a streamlined appearance, thus, they are perfect for modern settings. This second type is also a lot easier to clean and maintain as compared to the upholstered chairs.
Here are some of the leading choices when it comes to chair styles –
Traditional
This dining chair has more elaborate slats, they often come with ornate details and carved legs. Regency, Chippendale and Queen Anne chairs are common traditional chair styles. These are commonly tufted or upholstered.
Modern or Contemporary
These are often made of molded plastic, bent wood, or metal. They offer an organic or streamlined look.
Ladderback
The ladderback chair has horizontal slats that re spaced evenly along the back of the seat. This is a traditional design but it can be made suitable into any home theme including transitional and country styles.
Mission or Shaker
This kind of chair shows clean lines. Expect no extra details with this kind of chair. Mission chairs come with straight, simple lines and are made of wood. Shaker style chairs show curved panels.
Windsor
This is a kind of English chair that features spindle back and legs. Its back can be hooped or bowed. It offers a country or casual feel.
If you want to learn the different chair backs, here they are –
Balloon
This is a chair with rounded back which tapers towards the seat. This if often associated with Art Noveau and Victorian style chairs.
Banister
The banister back comes with three to six baluster-shaped, vertical slats. This is often used in Early American chairs.
Bentwood
The bentwood chair back comes with curved wooden pieces. Art Nouveau pieces often come with this kind of style.
Crossbar
As its name suggests, crossbar chair back comes with an X-shaped splat. This is associated with the Duncan Phyfe furniture style.
Crosspiece
This style comes with a single, flat, vertical slat. It is used in Duncan Phyfe, Sheraton, and American Empire furniture styles.
Ladderback
Also known as the slatback, it comes with equally-spaced horizontal slats. Chippendale, Colonial, Pennsylvania Dutch and Early American all feature this kind of chair back.
There are many other chair backs to choose from. See which one fits your chosen theme.
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Monday, January 11th, 2016
All the wood furniture pieces on this articles come from FFDM’s Vintage Classics Collection
If you have a passion for collecting World War I and post-World War II decor, then you are a vintage connoisseur. Being familiar with this interior design means you have the same taste as your parents or grandparents – and this is not a bad thing at all.
Anything vintage sparks nostalgic feelings, however, this style is not solely for reminiscence. It can offer a lot of style mixtures but, mostly, it is typified through wooden textures.
One surprising thing about vintage interiors is that it is never linear. Decor pieces can be from different places and times. Vintage is primarily about the creation of a comfortable and homey living area. Your creativity will surely be piqued as you find out what constitutes this style.
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Furniture – A Major Vintage Element
There are many elements in every vintage interior but the most important is the furniture. Furniture designs vary through cultures and periods. You might not be able to obtain the original period pieces but you can now easily look for pieces with classic designs.
Wood is a major material used in many of the most beautiful chairs, tables, drawers, cabinets, and desks. Come and visit our shop and you will never run out of choices as you set your eyes on various wooden pieces.
This lovely bedside from FFDM will look fabulous inside your vintage-themed bedroom. Bring the same charm to your dining area by investing in a glass-fronted display case, perfect for displaying your collectibles and tableware.
Chairs that are classic in form are welcome, just be sure to focus on your color choice. The goal is to remain muted (in terms of color) with a few flower variations to visually stimulate. Flowers should not be too bright that they already overpower the lovely furniture that you have devoted your time to setting up.
Vintage style is also great with patterned wallpapers and handmade fabrics. If you think these are a little too much for you, then fuse it with other modern appliances, even other designs. Some homeowners have experimented with contemporary laidback interiors and vintage decor and furniture. Wooden furniture may be paired with contemporary appliances, other colors and textures. While you do this, just allow memories and nostalgia to guide you so you get the right inspirations.
A Few Vintage Rules
While you are not limited with regard to your creativity, you must not forget that vintage is anything that looks and feels classic. There are still a few rules that need to be satisfied in order to stay within the bounds of this style –
Materials that you pick will decide the overall tone and mood of the room. Wicker baskets and wooden crates, for instance, would be perfect as storage containers.
Vintage remains to be one of the most admired interior designs in the world because there are simply people who do not appreciate the throw away culture. Mass production is not equal to legacy pieces. If you want to pass down furniture to your descendants, then you have to invest in sturdy, classic pieces.
Again, one can never say amply that you should veer away from anything made of plastic.
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