The 6 leading brands of armchairs and lounge chairs for a reading corner
That’s what we’re talking about today, about the 6 most prestigious brands of chairs and armchairs on the market. At Molins Design we have used these designers and manufacturers to include some of their designs in our projects.
The reading armchair is a basic piece for any book lover. It is important that it has a firm structure and a textile or leather that provides ease of movement and comfort.
When deciding on a model, it is advisable to consider the general decoration of the reading corner.
The colour of the upholstery should match the overall style. In addition to this, it is clear that having a lamp is essential and it is always interesting to opt for LED technology. Finally, it is also a good idea to include a cushion that multiplies comfort and adds colour.
There are many types of armchairs and lounge chairs, but it is always a good idea to try them out to make sure that their design adapts to our body and our style.
Most common chairs and armchairs
It is difficult to classify the types of armchairs and easy chairs. The reason is that there are as many as there are designs.
However, it is true that there are a number of models that are the basis for many interpretations. These are some of the most common ones.
1. Armchair with footrest
If there is one thing more comfortable than an armchair, it is a model with a footrest. This makes your posture even more comfortable as your legs are stretched out. Our advice is that the footrest should be light so that you can move it out of the way comfortably. In addition, it is interesting that the lumbar area of the armchair is reinforced to keep the back well protected.
2. Armchair with wingback
Undoubtedly, this is the most universal armchair model of all. And perhaps one of the most comfortable. All brands of armchairs and lounge chairs have some model of armchair in their catalogue. They are comfortable armchairs with soft backrests and those two side pieces that we call ears. They are ideal for resting the head. It is clear that on many occasions this reading corner can become a refuge for a nap. Well, the wing chair is the best ally.
3. Rocking chair
When we think of rocking chairs, we always think of the image of the endearing granny and the pleasant swaying of the legs. Without a doubt, armchair and lounge chair brands have incorporated these curved legs into many of their models. In this way, armchairs are produced that combine a firm wooden structure with soft fabrics and legs suitable for this particular movement.
4. Armchair with wings
The last option is the wing chair. These are pieces that include lateral reinforcements that have a double function. On the one hand, they make the structure of the armchair more resistant and, secondly, they provide armrests. This makes the reading corner even more comfortable by allowing you to rest your arms and hold the book in question better.
The best brands of chairs and armchairs manufacturers by Molins Design
1. Crisal
Crisal was born in the sunny land of Malaga in the 90s of the 20th century. In this city on the Costa del Sol it has a showroom where it exhibits some of the best armchairs in the world.
They have extensive experience and cover both the residential and commercial or contract sectors. One of their greatest assets is that they always offer immediate availability of armchairs and chairs. This particularity is due to the fact that they have a very large and well-stocked stock.
Their armchairs and reading chairs are made from solid wood. They are FSC and Fleg certified, which certifies that the wood they use comes from sustainably managed forests. On the other hand, their exotic wood comes from legal logging. The textiles used are sourced from cowhide or buffalo hide.
Crisal has managed to fuse styles. Their designs range from the neutral lines of Nordic style to the boldness of retro. They also make use of industrial and, of course, contemporary design.
2. Eichholtz
In 1992 Dutchman Theo Eichholtz decided to start a business importing Asian furniture and accessories. His passion for antiques was reinforced by Chinese colonial furniture. What started as a desire for traditional objects turned into one of the world’s finest brands of armchairs, armchairs and furniture.
The two words that define Eichholtz designs are elegance and refinement. The traditional designs retain their essence but include a very attractive modern twist. Today, Eichholtz has warehouses in Holland and North Carolina and is one of the world’s leading wholesalers of furniture and lighting.
They have more than 4000 designs to their credit and are growing thanks to the 600 new products they launch every year in 2 different collections. They have experience in the residential and commercial sector and present a huge range of different materials and finishes.
Their way of working places customer demands at the epicentre of design. From there, they are committed to comfort, security, privacy and great aesthetics.
3. Viccarbe
We are now talking about one of the brands of armchairs and seats with the longest history in Spain. The founder was Víctor Carrasco Berlanga, a mechanical and industrial design engineer born in Valencia.
He trained in mechanics and design and used his name and surname to name his brand. With the right allies, he launched a brand of armchairs and armchairs with elegant, unostentatious and timeless models. All the designs are impregnated with the light of a Mediterranean land like Valencia.
The armchairs and easy chairs are comfortable, affordable and friendly pieces for the home. In addition, it has a wide range of colours and pays great attention to detail. At Viccarbe they are brave and dare to step out of their own comfort zone.
The year 2007 marked a turning point for the brand when they were awarded the Business Excellence Award. From that moment on, exciting collaborations with top designers followed. These included Piero Lissoni, Jean Marie Massaud, John Pawson, Vincent van Duysen, Naoto Fukasawa and Jaime Hayon.
4. Quinti
In interior design and furniture, to speak of Italy is to speak of top quality pieces. The Quinti brand of armchairs and armchairs was born in the Tuscan town of Arezzo, on the banks of the river Arno.
At the beginning, in 1975, the activity was reduced to the manufacture of metal components for the structures of seats, chairs and sofas. In 1993, however, a new generation came to the company with a desire for change. Mirko Quinti, the founder’s son, began a process of take-off and development that is still going on today.
The brand manufactures and sells furniture for the office, for the home and also for restaurants and hotels. It collaborates with prestigious designers and planners who take inspiration from traditional pieces and bring them up to date. Quinti has an in-depth knowledge of all types of materials and shows great sensitivity when it comes to using them.
In addition, the brand has a young, qualified staff that pays great attention to environmental care in all its processes. From the choice of materials, design development, manufacture and delivery, all are carried out with strict respect for the environment.
5. Marie's Corner
Our next brand of armchairs and lounge chairs now places us in the heart of Europe. Marie’s Corner is a Belgian company founded more than 30 years ago. It is undoubtedly a reference brand in the field of furniture, armchairs, armchairs, chairs and sofas.
Their designs are inspired by European interior design influences. The unique touch is one of the signs of identity of all the pieces included in the catalogue. The structures of armchairs and armchairs are made of 2 types of solid wood. Firstly, beech wood is used for the primary frames. Secondly, the accessory parts are made of pine wood. The herringbone joint is used for the assembly.
The master fitters do an excellent job at the brand’s plant in Zaragoza (Spain). There, they work with exhaustive control over all stages of the work. This way of working means that production times are less than 6 weeks.
Certainly, the catalogue includes a wide range of colours and legs. All the designs are their own, but the brand allows the customer to choose the finishes and even the size of each piece.
6. Andreu World
The last brand of armchairs and seats we want to tell you about is Andreu World. Once again, we are in a small town in the province of Valencia. There, in 1955, an enthusiastic Francisco Andreu Martí took over the family’s carpentry workshop. At that time, the first seed was being planted for what was to become the prestigious brand Andreu World.
His carpentry work is totally sustainable. Respect for the environment is duly accredited with their FSC certificate. All the wood they use to manufacture armchairs and armchairs comes from deforested and controlled forests. They have implemented a rigorous system of custody that covers the planting of the trees, controlled felling, drying of the wood and subsequent handling.
Throughout its history, Andreu World has paid meticulous attention to detail and has displayed a great love of design. The philosophy of this family business, which continues to employ different generations of the same family, is tradition and craftsmanship.
They are cabinetmakers who have mastered the craft and work with top designers.
