Voltaire armchair - a classic that will never go out of style

To bring incredible cozy atmosphere and competently fit into the interior, highlighting all its advantages, not every furniture is capable. However, the unobtrusive but stylish design that Voltaire’s chair possesses will perfectly emphasize and complement any professional interior design.

Experts say that such furniture was specially created in order to bring a cozy charm and unsurpassed luxury to the interior of the house. But if a couple of hundred years ago the Voltaire armchair was the decoration of only prosperous houses, today many can afford such an interior detail.

Bit of history

This furniture has several names. Someone calls it a "eared" chair, but most call it Voltaire's chair. Initially, during the reign of Louis XIV at the end of the XVII century, the chair was only a high chair, which was intended for the convenience of older people.

A little later Voltaire’s armchair got comfortable high armrests and a wider back, which diverged to the sides in the upper part. Hence the name "eared" chair.

But what does the famous Voltaire have to do with creating furniture? So it was he who improved the usual high chair and created a surprisingly comfortable fireplace chair. The furniture was equipped with wheels so that the chair could be moved to the right place. Also, a rotating shelf was added to the “Louis Chair”.

The philosopher created furniture that would be convenient for him when writing multi-page treatises. The writer suffered from a serious illness, which could only be relieved by a comfortably accepted posture. Due to the peculiar "eared" design and the presence of comfortable protrusions on the back, it was possible to spend many hours in such a chair without losing sight of pain in the back and neck.

It is worth noting that the mention of the name of the famous philosopher in the name is inherent only for our country. In Europe, this furniture will be called nothing more than a deep armchair with a high back or a "grandfather" armchair. What unites them is the fact that such furniture is purchased with pleasure anywhere in the world. It is not only considered a symbol of luxury and prosperity, but also represents a surprisingly comfortable piece of furniture, which sometimes can not be done in the living room or office.

Modifications

So, Voltaire’s chair. The description of this furniture in various sources dated at different times will vary. Louis’s chair was already very different from the modification that the philosopher Voltaire invented. But modern manufacturers have gone even further.

The modern Voltaire armchair is furniture that has an additional storage space or is even equipped with a pull-out table. In many models there is a sliding design that turns this furniture into a kind of chair-bed.

In the interior

For many, on an unconscious level, the Voltaire chair is associated with the throne, which makes us think about its acquisition. But for most people, associations and monarchs do not interfere with equipping their home with comfortable and at the same time stylish furniture. It is important to note that each model of the chair will carry a separate imprint of its time. And finding your option is not difficult. Someone likes the modern style of the Voltaire armchair, and someone will look for a model dating from the 19th century, and he will not be mistaken either, decorating his home with it.

Many publications describe Voltaire’s fireplace chair as old-fashioned and not stylish. This is a wrong judgment. The convenience of such furniture attracts not only the elderly. Modern youth is also actively acquiring similar furniture options for country houses. Design experts say that the Voltaire chair will be relevant in two to three hundred years.

By the fireplace

You managed to get a stylish and high-quality chair "from Voltaire." But where to put it, where is its place in the house? Experienced designers advise installing such furniture either in the living room, or in the bedroom or office.

The best option, of course, is by the fireplace. Indeed, the design of the chair is simply created for a comfortable pastime by the fire. The high back and armrests provide excellent protection against heat, while the depth of the chair perfectly retains heat. We will throw a soft and comfortable blanket over it and get a place of strength, silence, comfort and peace.