Soft chairs - models and device

There is nothing more attractive than relaxing after a hard day in a cozy living room. An easy chair is ideal. To avoid disappointment, you should know how to choose the right furniture. Let's consider the main nuances regarding such chairs.

Types of soft chairs

Classic models

Frame classic. These are the simplest chairs in form and content. There are no special frills here. They fit into almost any interior. They are often components of inexpensive living room sets. Universal to use.

Standard models include all frame models that do not have any additional mechanisms or design features. This is the optimal soft chair for the home. It has comfortable seats and a backrest, and also has armrests. Can be used in any living room.

Armchair chair

Among the models we can highlight armchairs. They are simple, so they are often used as universal furniture. They cannot be used for proper rest. Visually they look like chairs with soft cushions on the back and seat. What makes such variations more comfortable when compared with ordinary chairs.

Some recliner chairs may have armrests. In this case, simple hand supports, hard or soft-lined, are used. You should choose such options when you need simple and comfortable furniture that fits perfectly into the interior.

Folding models

For small apartments, it makes sense to choose folding soft chairs. They allow you to make the most efficient use of limited space. During the day they are used as a resting place, and at night they are transformed into a bed. Very often there may be additional drawers for storing things.

Transformable chairs can have different folding mechanisms. It is according to them that this type of furniture is divided. The following options are currently used:

Eurobook;
Accordion;
Dolphin;
Roll-out mechanism;
French folding bed;
Sofa;
Book;
Saber.

The most popular are seats with an accordion mechanism. They have a convenient compartment for linen; after unfolding, a very smooth surface is formed. The “Eurobook” is also often found; it is convenient due to its ease of unfolding, even a child can handle it. The remaining mechanisms are selected based on personal preferences.

Recliner chairs

A recliner chair is sometimes called a “smart” chair. This piece of furniture is capable of taking a form convenient for a person. Chairs of this type can be transformed in several directions, which allows you to adjust the seat to your needs. Overall, this is a comfortable, soft chair for relaxing.

An important element of such furniture is the mechanism. Lever-type mechanisms are usually used, but there are also options with electric drive. Recliners with electric control types are much more expensive.

It is also worth looking at the features of the transformation. Almost all models fold out to a horizontal position. But not all can be used as a sleeping place. The armrests can be raised and lowered.

If you plan to use the chair as an extra bed, be sure to check whether this is possible.

Rocking chairs

A rocking chair is one of the recognized symbols of comfort and coziness. Despite the fact that this model originated in Europe, it conquered the whole world with lightning speed.

There are many features:

Calming effect. Measured rocking is recognized as the best remedy for nervous disorders, stress and insomnia. Used as an integral part of drug support. In addition, positive effects have been noticed in those who suffer from heart rhythm disorders;
Feeling of childhood. It is especially acute if the rocking chair is placed near the fireplace;
Fits harmoniously into most styles;
Large selection of shapes and models. They differ from each other not only in appearance, design, but also in the swing mechanisms;
Wide possibilities in terms of decor;
Possibility to use materials from traditional to the most modern;
A great way to add originality to standard home furnishings.

Poeng armchairs

One of the most successful Asian designs can be called the unforgettable silhouette of the poeng chair. Thanks to the talented Japanese, the whole world became acquainted with an unusual chair that became a legend. It is distinguished by:

Special base in the form of a loop. The hind legs are completely absent;
There is no support under the seat. It seems to “float” in the air when viewed from the side;
Natural materials. For the manufacture of bent body elements, glued birch veneer is traditionally used;
High stability and ability to withstand high loads. And all this despite the graceful silhouette;
Light swaying effect. In addition, there are also traditional rocking chairs with a characteristic silhouette;
Huge selection of models. You can find on sale couches, rocking chairs and even swivel chairs with the famous silhouette;
Comfortable armrests.

When purchasing, pay special attention to the quality of the soft, removable seat. This is where manufacturers most often save money. Poor quality upholstery or filling will cause problems with shrinkage, deformation and clumping of the filling or cover.

Papa-san chairs

The papa-san chair was developed about half a century ago. This is a swivel rocking chair with an original mechanism. The piece of furniture has gained popularity due to its appearance, as well as a sufficient level of comfort.

The base is a round frame made of rattan or plastic; it is installed on a base with a spring mechanism for swinging. The seat is made in the form of a soft pillow, which is laid on a frame. For greater convenience, it is placed on a round base. Various textiles are used as pillow material.

The main disadvantage is the creaking that occurs during operation.

The best models from 50,000 to 90,000 rubles

MAK-INTERIOR DF-1816-P Dasen

The features of this product are an oblong seat, large, soft, streamlined armrests, and a small backrest. Thanks to the features of the inner side of the upholstery, you can feel the massage effect of the lower back and sides. Carved small legs reliably fix the position of the chair on the floor.

Front view of the chair MAK-INTERIOR DF-1816-P Dasen

General characteristics of the product:

Parameters (see): 99 – width, 100 – depth, 72 – height;
Color: purple;
Upholstery material: fabric;
Number of support points: 4 pcs.;
Design mechanism: fixed.

The average cost is 54,000 rubles.

armchair MAK-INTERIOR DF-1816-P Dasen

Advantages:

Deep;
Corrugated inner side;
Very soft;
Nice bright color;
Looks luxurious;
Value for money.

Flaws:

Expensive;
Cannot be disassembled into individual elements for ease of transportation.

Eichholtz 108102

An armchair of a non-standard shape with short armrests, upholstered in black fabric with decorative metal rivets. The upholstery has a white stripe pattern. The supports are wooden legs, black in color, of a curved shape.

Eichholtz 108102, living room option

General characteristics of the product:

Country of origin: Holland;
Dimensions (cm): 104 – height, 104 – width, 81 – length;
Materials: textiles, wood, metal;
Number of supports: 4 pcs.;
Seat height: 51 cm;
Degree of protection: IP20.

The average cost is 82,500 rubles.

armchair Eichholtz 108102

Advantages:

Quality of materials;
Appearance;
Fabric 100% cotton;
Sustainable;
Soft;
Comfortable.

Flaws:

Very expensive.

Garda Decor Comfort

The square-shaped product has a modern style, is equipped with a pair of supports, a soft back and a seat with armrests. The frame is metal and cannot be transformed. The chair will harmoniously fit into the interior of the kitchen, living room, nursery, office, hallway, bedroom, dining room.

Garda Decor with metal frame

General characteristics of the product:

Warranty: 12 months;
Green color;
Material: metal, fabric, velor;
Country of origin: China;
Collection: “Designer”;
Number of legs: 2 pcs.;
Parameters (see): 75/87/80;
Weight: 12 kg.

The average price is 74,500 rubles.

armchair Garda Decor Comfort

Advantages:

Wide application;
Reliable;
Ergonomic frame;
Long service life;
Convenient.

Flaws:

Expensive.

Styles of soft chairs

The stylistic features of chairs usually lie in the characteristics of the material, colors, as well as the visual design of the legs and armrests. The classic style is characterized by simple types of upholstery, and fussy colors are not used. Such products are perfect for any design.

Rocking chairs, dad-san, as well as classic chairs with a wicker frame belong to rustic styles such as Provence and country. For finishing, materials that are as close to natural as possible can be used.

Advertisers can be classified as high-tech. Upholstery is often made from modern materials. This gives the furniture an innovative look.

Filling and upholstery

The most common upholstery materials include:

Genuine Leather. Suitable for chairs in loft, country, hi-tech, African styles. It is easy to maintain and durable, has an attractive appearance, but has a high price.
Leatherette. Also known as leather substitute. Available in a wide selection of colors and textures. It wears out faster than leather, can crack, and may require re-upholstering over time.
Tapestry. Dense, durable material with interesting colors and patterns, which is used for massive furniture in a classic style. Another variety is chenille, which is distinguished by the way the threads are interwoven and excellent heat accumulation.
Flock. Lightweight, soft material, also known as "anti-claw". Suitable for apartments and houses with pets. It has high wear resistance and does not fade in the sun. Special impregnation creates a water-repellent effect.
Velours. Soft pile fabric, difficult to care for, but with a noble appearance. Can be natural or synthetic. The second option is more wear-resistant. The assortment is represented by a wide choice of colors.

As for the filler, the most affordable solution is foam rubber. But, at the same time, it is the most short-lived, quickly losing its elasticity and shape. The padding polyester is soft, retains its original shape for a long time, but can sometimes become confused. Polyurethane foam lasts for many years without losing its qualities, supports the back well, and has maximum softness.

Interior location

The selection of chairs depends on the overall style of the room. An advertiser will look strange in a classic interior, and a rattan rocking chair will not fit well with the sterile cleanliness of high-tech. Always consider stylistic combinations.

Pay attention to the colors; the chairs should not be conspicuous. You should not purchase chairs with a color scheme that sharply contrasts with the rest of the interior. If a sofa is used, the color and upholstery of the rest of the set must completely match it. In some cases, a color that matches the curtains is selected.

Sometimes chairs are used in dining rooms. In this case, it is optimal to use lightweight models; they are more convenient to use. Lighter colors are used, but here again a lot depends on the main stylistic background.

Soft chair design

Stylistic directions

Like the interior, the design of the chairs is determined by style. It is important that it matches the room in which it will stand to create a holistic composition. The following directions have been popular lately.

Led by modernity

A popular style that is suitable for rooms with various configurations, for an apartment, a house, a public place. It combines modern solutions and classic features, creating a unique, original design. The style is characterized by a beige-brown palette, natural materials, smooth lines, stylish patterns and maximum comfort.

Retro and vintage

This style gives furniture a second life. But this does not mean that the chair must be damaged. The item may be aged or actually from a bygone era, but it must have an attractive appearance or have been through a restorer. Key features include botanical prints, faded, subtle colors, plush upholstery, stripes and full-grain leather.

In the rhythm of Provence

This category includes not only Provence, but also eco, patchwork and Mediterranean style, the main goal of which is to lift your spirits and ensure a relaxing pastime. The styles are characterized by the use of natural colors and materials, bright colors, and a balance of palettes. Patchwork armchairs are used as unusual accents and harmonize perfectly with the same rich curtains.

Discreet modernity

A chair in the style of minimalism, hi-tech, techno is made of metal, glass, plastic, and they should be soft and comfortable for relaxation. The upholstery is smooth, without a pattern. The color depends on the role of the furniture: neutral or accent. The maximum functionality of the chair is explained by the need for logical organization of space and the use of a minimum number of objects.

Unrestrained ethnic styles

Egyptian, Oriental, Japanese and African styles have bright, unique, expressive features that are impossible to mistake. Japanese style involves a minimum of color and detail, discreet comfort, while African style involves hides and leather, stripes and animal prints. Oriental and Egyptian styles are characterized by silk upholstery, patterns, and a golden-brown palette.

Unique mix

Furniture in the style of pop art, boho and kitsch allows you to combine several design trends in one room. The chairs are as bright and unusual as possible, revealing their advantages only in specific rooms. They are often one of a kind and convey the creative nature of the owner.

Color spectrum

Professional designers, before choosing a chair for their home, use the Iten color wheel, which demonstrates opposing tones, determines belonging to individual palettes and allows you to select the ideal combinations. Experts also give some important advice:

If there is a bright finish, warm, pastel colors of upholstered furniture will properly mute the atmosphere.
Classic solutions include grey, white, black colors that go well with any palette, as well as with each other.
For rooms that are located on the sunny, south side, chairs in gray or blue are well suited.
Gold, purple, burgundy are specific tones that need to be used wisely and correctly shaded with wall decoration and decorative items.
To make the room warmer, soft chairs in yellow, green, and blue tones are used.
A brown piece of furniture will give comfort and tranquility and is well suited for classic interior designs.
Orange and red will add brightness and relaxedness, but they should only be used if the main focus is on a comfortable chair.

The color intensity directly depends on the upholstery material and lighting. Therefore, you first need to take samples in the store and then try them under specific conditions.

Photo of soft chairs in the interior

Upholstered chairs used for the home are quite diverse. This allows you to choose the right option for almost any person. When choosing, you must take into account the main characteristics of this furniture.

Recommendations for selection

When choosing a chair for the interior of your apartment or house, pay attention to 3 important parameters.

Upholstery

The material of the outer cover is selected from the list of furniture fabrics:

The choice of fabric is also influenced by the location where the furniture will be placed. Leather ones, for example, are more appropriate in offices and formal living rooms. Children really like velor. The matting is universal and fits both in the living room and in the kitchen.

For kitchens and children's rooms, choose Easy Clean upholstery. These are fabrics impregnated with a special dirt-repellent composition, thanks to which dirt from furniture is washed off with clean water.

Size

Volumetric ones are used for comfortable relaxation in the living room, but they are not suitable for every style. For example, a leather advertiser with a plump shape would be out of place in a minimalist modern interior. As a replacement, consider living room chairs with simple shapes and low backs. For a kitchen, it is better to choose a high backrest; legs are a must - this makes the furniture seem more compact.

Do not forget about proportionality with the room: the smaller it is, the simpler and more compact the model should be.

Combination

Armchairs in interiors should first of all suit the surrounding environment. The first option is to choose a design that replicates the sofa in whole or in part. For example, Chester to Chester. Or velor upholstery to velor.

The second option is more complex - use the chair as an accent. For these purposes, choose bright armchairs that will stand out in the interior. For example, yellow furniture in a bright room.

The photo shows a model with a high back

Color solution

Since we touched on the topic of color, let’s talk about it separately. The stores sell models in different shades: from neutral to colored - pastel, deep and even acidic.

The choice should first of all be based on the interior of the room. If you want to focus on decor rather than furniture, choose basic shades: gray, beige, white, black. To put emphasis on the chair, choose contrasting colors: they can be either colored or monochrome, the main thing is that they differ from the surrounding details.

The second aspect that influences the choice of color is the functional purpose of the space. For children's rooms, in most cases they choose a bright palette - and the upholstery is not necessarily monochromatic; options with prints are acceptable.

If you are organizing a relaxation area with an armchair in the bedroom, choose a calm color scheme that promotes relaxation: gray, beige, pastel green or blue. In the office, restrained dark tones are preferred - brown, graphite, indigo, cherry, malachite. The color of furniture in the living room can be neutral or bright.

The photo shows bright furniture by the window

Top 3. Cougar Ranger

Rating (2021): 4.80

The most multifunctional chair The gaming model can be used not only for its intended purpose. The chair is also comfortable for reading, watching movies and TV shows, or just relaxing.

Characteristics
Average price: 19939 rub.
Country: China
Type: gaming
Upholstery: eco leather

This is a gaming model, but due to its increased level of comfort, we included it in the rating of chairs for reading and relaxation. The wide and massive gaming sofa features an ergonomic design that promotes relaxation. The high adjustable backrest is equipped with a headrest and a bolster for lumbar support. The design is complemented by a footrest, which is especially convenient for a reclining position. The armrests and all other furniture parts are moderately soft, but elastic. You can sit in a chair for many hours, feeling not tired from the monotonous position, but relaxing. Of the minuses: artificial leather is not the best solution for hot summer weather. And some buyers find the chair itself not soft enough.

Advantages and disadvantages

Ergonomic design
Backrest with headrest and lumbar support
Footrest
Adjustable backrest tilt

Not soft enough
Faux leather upholstery

Manufacturing materials

For any interior, you can choose suitable models made from different materials. We are talking about the frame, legs, upholstery and filling.

Frame and legs

The frame determines how long the product will serve its owner. The main material for chair production is wood, and then in order of importance comes metal, chipboard or MDF.

Wooden frames are durable, lightweight and environmentally friendly. The most popular chairs are made of beech, oak, walnut and ash. Conifers do not withstand stress as well.

The wooden frame is solid and durable PHOTO: prom.ua

Important! A wooden frame will be strong if its elements are connected using bolts rather than screws or glue.

Metal is almost as strong as wooden frames. But the prices are already nicer. The base is steel or light alloy elements.

Chipboard and MDF are the most affordable, but their level of strength is noticeably inferior to wood and metal. You can choose an option with a combination of materials, especially if the appearance of the product is not inferior to the build quality.

Inside and outside: filling and upholstery

The main modern filler is polyurethane foam or holofiber. Some manufacturers still produce products from foam rubber. The bean bag contains Comforel, which is the name given to polystyrene balls coated with silicone. The same filler is present in frameless models.

Luxury models can be filled with natural latex or horsehair.

The upholstery of chairs is no different from the upholstery of sofas. Any fabric can be used, including natural and eco-leather.

The same upholstery can be made in different colors with variations PHOTO: mebel-pokupay.ru

Jacquard upholstery looks good, it is dense, does not lose its shape, and is easy to clean. There is also the familiar scotch guard, which is essentially the same jacquard, but with impregnation to protect against the ingress of water, dirt, and pets’ claws.

The design of the product depends on the type of fabric. PHOTO: skdesign.ru

In addition, there is a whole range of fabric upholstery: tapestry, thermo-jacquard, matting, chenille, velor, flock, corduroy, faux suede, faux fur, arpatek, microfiber.

Top 6. Granada KARE K297693

Rating (2021): 5.59

Non-standard shape in the form of a chaise longue. You won’t be able to just sit with your legs dangling in this chair. But you can sit comfortably in it, reclining.

Characteristics
Average price: 172,260 rub.
Country: Germany
Type: fireplace
Upholstery: fabric

The fireplace chair is shaped like a chaise lounge. The downward-facing extended seat allows you to comfortably stretch out your legs. The slightly inclined high back with “ears” gives rest to the back. The reclining body position promotes relaxation. This chair is perfect for reading, watching movies or just relaxing after a hard day at work. Fabric upholstery and soft but resilient polyurethane filling add special comfort. The chair is expensive, but one of the best in the rating in terms of design. The ergonomic shape is thought out to the smallest detail - it supports the head, back, legs. And in addition to everything, it looks unusual and fits perfectly into modern interior design.

Advantages and disadvantages

Back and leg support
High reclining back
Extended footrest
Elastic polyurethane padding

High price