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Got a traditional taste for armchair styles?

Like a much-loved family heirloom, traditional-styled armchairs have timeless looks inspired by pre-20th-century designs. Rounded and asymmetrical shapes are common. Upholstery is typical, too: fabric, padding, or springs.

More elements of traditional style

Natural materials and fibers (cotton, linen, wool) enhance old-fashioned simplicity in our traditional armchairs. Neutral, muted earth tones (beige, grey, green, brown) are more common. Patterns are organic, figurative, floral, striped, or checked. Details – buttons, piping, skirts, turned wooden legs – add a handcrafted, decorative feel.

A traditional-styled STRANDMON wing chair with a natural linen slipcover has cushions and throws on it beside potted plants.

Traditional armchairs not your style? Browse these!

Learn more about other styles and get armchair recommendations with the links below. Or get inspired by our living room gallery to find a style that suits you.