Armchair without armrests

Currently, many people are faced with a lack of free space in their home. For such conditions it is necessary to select interior items and decor of appropriate sizes. They should not take up much space. These requirements are met by modern armchairs without armrests.

Features, Pros and Cons

Modern furniture factories produce sofas and chairs of different configurations. It is possible to choose a suitable product for any layout and footage. Particularly popular in our time, compact chairs that do not have armrests. Such models can perform the function of seats and extra bed, as they are equipped with various mechanisms.

Such comfortable and functional chair-beds can be arranged both in the living room and in the bedroom or children's room.They are available in various sizes and designs.

The main advantage of this furniture is ease of use. Armchair beds are easy to fold out and fold back. You do not need to make extra efforts and spend a lot of time. To cope with the layout of the chair can even a child or a fragile girl.

Many consumers opt for these models, as they have small dimensions. They fit perfectly in many layouts. It should be noted that for this furniture there is a corner in any dwelling. In the folded state, a chair-bed without armrests seems more than miniature. But if you decompose it, you will see a full-fledged sleeping bed, which will be very comfortable and not cramped.

Products without armrests have an interesting and fashionable design. Such interior items are often found in modern interiors. Due to the compact dimensions of the chair beds are lightweight. This makes them mobile. You can move such furniture to a new place at any time.

If you decide to purchase such a chair, then you should be aware that it does not fit all environments.If we are talking about the interior in a classic style, then it is better to arrange a standard model with armrests.

Significant deficiencies in such furniture is not. Many buyers note that the chair beds are less comfortable during sleep, as they lack side panels, which play the role of a small support. If a person sleeping on such a bed moves a lot in his sleep, then the mattress, along with bedding, will crawl out of bed.

Not the most reliable are the chair beds with folding mechanisms. Such furniture is not recommended to expose to large loads, otherwise it will quickly become unusable.

Models

Armchairs beds without armrests today are models of various modifications. Let us consider in more detail the most popular and frequently encountered options.

  • Currently, most products are complemented by spacious linen drawers. In such storages, bedding, blankets, pillows, etc. can be arranged. These parts are most often located under a lifting bed. However, there are models with drawers located on the side or the front half of the bed.
  • In the furniture market rollout are in great demand. armchair-beds with a mechanism called "accordion". If you want to expand such a model, then you will need to raise the seat until it clicks. After this characteristic sound, you can pull out the bottom of the furniture. The main advantage of such interior items is that they are very easy to use. When folded, the bed is often complemented by linen drawers.
  • The quality and reliable mechanism is "dolphin". In such chairs under the main seats there are additional soft details. Such beds are very comfortable and easily transformed. However, the dolphin chair beds are not equipped with storage systems.
  • The oldest mechanism is the “French clamshell”. Such designs are easy to operate, and furniture with built-in clamshells is inexpensive. But they are not very durable. As a rule, French folding beds wear out quickly. They cannot be used regularly. These types of chair beds can only be used as guest options.As a rule, they contain an outdated mesh base. It quickly becomes unusable and sags, which negatively affects the comfortable characteristics of the bed and its appearance.
  • Popular is the simple click-klyak mechanism. Armchairs, beds of similar designs are ideal for small spaces. They provide three types of provisions. Thanks to this design, owners of armchairs without armrests can easily change their posture during sleep, even if the furniture is narrow.

Materials

Armchairs, beds are made of different materials. Of course, natural options are more expensive.

Most often in the manufacture of such furniture is used natural wood. This may be beech, oak, hevea, pine, birch, alder, etc. The most accessible are pine and birch products. Transforming chairs can be made of boards or bars.

Such species are the highest quality and durable. Natural material is environmentally friendly and durable, especially when it comes to such species as beech, hevea or oak.

The furniture from a natural tree does not emit harmful substances therefore it can be put without doubts both in adult, and in a nursery.

If you can not afford an expensive model from a tree of natural origin, then you should turn to more affordable options. Similar models are made of MDF and chipboard. Furniture made from these materials can look very attractive and completely imitate natural wood. However, it will not last as long. It is much easier to damage.

Such material as particleboard is toxic at all. It contains harmful formaldehyde resins used in the production process. Chipboard at high temperatures can release hazardous substances. Today, many furniture factories complement such products with veneers that prevent harmful fumes. Such products are more expensive, but health is much more important than a money issue.

The most durable models are from aluminum or steel profile. Such designs are durable.

They are not subject to mechanical damage and over time are not deformed.As a rule, chairs with metal frames can easily withstand heavy loads. But they have more weight, which is why they are less mobile. Moving such furniture from one place to another will not be as easy as wooden models or options from MDF.

The following materials are most often used for the upholstery of wheelchairs:

  • leather;
  • artificial leather;
  • eco-friendly leather;
  • jacquard;
  • chenille;
  • velvet;
  • velveteen;
  • plush;
  • velours.

Dimensions

The minimum possible width of the product is 70-80 cm. But there are chair-beds in the market, in which this figure is even smaller - 60-65 cm. Of course, not every adult can comfortably sleep on such a bed. But this model is easy. It can be put in a small room, for example, in the kitchen or in the nursery.

The largest width of the chair-bed can reach 110-120 cm. Many options with a width of 120 cm are called double sofas, although this is not quite true. The sofas include furniture in which the width of the seats reaches 140 cm.

Manufacturers

  • High-quality and beautiful chair beds with various mechanisms offers a well-known brand. Ikea. The company’s product range includes interesting and mobile products on wheels or high legs. You can choose a suitable option for any interior, as the Ikea product line is represented by models of different colors and shapes.
  • Interesting options are offered by a large trading network. "You furniture". In the range of this brand there are stylish chair-beds without armrests with different mechanisms and upholstery. Products with leather trim are suitable for luxurious interiors and charming armchairs of small sizes with fabric upholstery decorated with various patterns are suitable for children's bedrooms.
chair bed brand Ikea
model from the factory "you furniture"
  • High-quality models with the mechanism of "accordion" and "click-klyak" produces a large furniture factory Anderssen. Particularly attractive look cozy model "Robin-Robin" with barely outstanding armrests on the sides and "lullaby" with mattresses of polyurethane foam and fabric upholstery.
model "Robin-Robin"
model "Lullaby"
  • Durable armchair-beds with metal frames and delicate fabric upholstery launches brand "Fiesta ECO". For example, an attractive model “Kissar” is equipped with a reliable mechanism “accordion”, filler of high-density polyurethane foam, as well as built-in linen drawers.
  • Very interesting and eco-friendly models are produced by the brand. "Fiesta". For example, the original Berenis chair-bed has a wooden frame made of solid pine and beech and an accordion mechanism. The mattress in such a model is located on a simple open structure made of wood. Such furniture will look harmoniously in a city apartment, and in a country house or in the country.
model "Kissar"
chair-bed "Berenis"

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