The Vintage Armchair: One Piece That Changes the Room
Sometimes you don't need a full redesign — just one well-chosen accent. A vintage armchair in aged leather or velvet instantly brings character, texture and a comfort that new furniture rarely offers. It's the piece that tells a story at first glance.
Types of armchairs: club and bergère
The club chair, with low arms and supple leather, has a quiet, masculine elegance — perfect beside a bookcase. The wing chair, or bergère, with its high back and side «wings», shields from draughts and creates a sense of intimacy. Both forms work beautifully as a focal point in a restrained living room.
Leather or velvet
Aged leather only grows more beautiful with time: it softens, deepens in tone and reflects light warmly. Velvet, in turn, adds chromatic depth and a rich tactile note — emerald green, petrol blue or terracotta. The choice depends on the mood you want: leather speaks of classic refinement, velvet of quiet luxury.
The reading corner
A good armchair deserves a dedicated corner. Add a floor lamp with warm light angled over the shoulder, and a side table for a cup and a book. A fine throw draped casually over the arm completes the invitation to relax. This is how one piece becomes a daily ritual.
How to place it in the living room
Position the chair slightly on the diagonal from the sofa, for natural conversation. Echo one shade of the upholstery in a cushion or an object nearby, so the piece feels intentional rather than accidental. Discover more ideas for arranging your living room that let such a piece shine.
A vintage armchair isn't just somewhere to sit — it's extra character for your home. Explore the pieces of the vintage collection and the full catalog in the showroom in Nimoreni, Ialoveni.