Bring an incredible cozy atmosphere and competently fit into the interior, highlighting all its advantages, not every furniture is capable of. However, the unobtrusive but stylish design of the Voltaire chair will perfectly emphasize and complement any professional interior design.
Experts say that such furniture was specially created in order to bring cozy charm and unsurpassed luxury to the interior of the home. But if a couple of hundred years ago the Voltairian chair was a decoration only for we althy houses, today many can afford such an interior detail.
A bit of history
This furniture has several names. Someone calls it the "eared" chair, but most call it the Voltaire chair. Initially, back in the reign of Louis XIV at the end of the 17th century, the chair was only a high chair, which was intended for the convenience of the elderly.
A little later, the Voltaire chair acquired comfortable high armrests and a wider back, which diverged to the sides in the upper part. Hence the name "big-eared" chair.
Butwhat does the famous Voltaire have to do with the creation of 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. A rotating shelf has also been added to the Louis Chair.
The philosopher created such furniture that would be convenient for him while writing multi-page treatises. The writer suffered from a serious illness, which could only be relieved by a comfortable posture. Due to the peculiar "eared" design and the presence of comfortable protrusions on the back, one could spend many hours in such an armchair without suffering from pain in the back and neck.
It is worth noting that the mention of the name of the famous philosopher in the title is inherent only in our country. In Europe, this furniture will be called only as a deep chair with a high back or "grandfather's" chair. They are united only by 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 a surprisingly comfortable piece of furniture, which is sometimes indispensable in a living room or office.
Modifications
So, Voltaire's chair. The description of this furniture in various sources dating from different times will vary. The armchair of Louis was already very different from the modification that the philosopher Voltaire came up with. But modern manufacturers have gone even further.
Modern Voltaire chair is furniture that has an additionalstorage space or even equipped with a pull-out table. Many models have a sliding design that turns this furniture into a kind of chair-bed.
In the interior
At an unconscious level, many people associate the Voltairian chair with the throne, which makes them think about acquiring it. But for most people, associations and monarchs do not interfere at all with equipping their home with comfortable and at the same time stylish furniture. It is important to note that each chair model will carry a separate imprint of its time. And it's not hard to find yours. Some people like the modern style of the Voltaire chair, while others will look for a model dating from the 19th century and will also not be mistaken by decorating their home with it.
Many publications describe Voltaire's fireplace chair as old-fashioned and not stylish. This is an incorrect judgment. The convenience of such furniture attracts not only the elderly. Modern youth is also actively acquiring similar furnishing options for country houses. Design experts say that the Voltairian chair will be relevant in two to three hundred years.
By the fireplace
You managed to purchase a stylish and high-quality armchair "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, by the fireplace. After all, the design of the chair is simply created for a comfortable pastime.by the fire. The high back and armrests perfectly protect against heat, and the depth of the chair perfectly retains heat. Throw a soft and cozy blanket over it and get a place of strength, silence, comfort and peace.
