The aviator chair is one of the many variants of the barrel club chair. It appeared after the Second World War before it existed in our contemporary interiors.

Lacking components and parts to make this chair, the manufacturers used parts belonging to Spitfire aircraft and gave it the famous pilot style, visible in the advertisements of this period. This is where the term "aviator chair" comes from.

The aviator chair has truly revolutionized interior design for all the homes of the world and is divided into several varieties of design.

The different models of aviator chairs:

Leather or velvet

The aviator chair coating has varied in fashion and industry techniques. This is how leather and velvet will serve as the coating of these chairs. Leather is obtained by tanning a sheepskin, it is called the "basane" (comes from "bitana" in Arabic which means "lining"). It is the material characteristic of the authenticity of these chairs.

This basan coating comes in many different colors: black, gold, red, honey, cognac, chocolate and the appearance of its leather is rustic style. In addition, it has the great advantage of not being allergenic. The peculiarity of this leather is that it does not whiten in the sun; it browns. This is where the French word "basané" comes from, for a person with a tanned skin complexion.

The cheapest chairs have a faux leather coating and are available in different colours.

Some of these leather armchairs are often adorned with riveted metal plates reminiscent of the tapered structure of an airplane. In addition, the bright, shiny reflections of the aluminum plates bring light to the chair and illuminate the living rooms.

The cigar chair

It was from the 1900s that the aviator chair was used as a cigar chair.

It has the same features as above except that the backrest and armrests are one and form like an enveloping and secure cocooning bubble. On many armchairs, the armrests go down a little at the elbows, which provides relaxation and relaxation to the arms.

It is dark brown in colour and will be one with a chic and vintage interior décor. Placed next to a sofa, it will bring cachet to the living room. The cigar chair is characterized by its wide seat and backrest that provide maximum comfort. The one-seater chairs can be placed in the living room as well as in a room next to a bed. As much essential in a vintage decoration as for our own comfort, the cigar chair has conquered many homes.

It is a retro piece of furniture that will go perfectly with the choice: a modern, contemporary, industrial or Scandinavian style living room with a few chairs.

The club chair

The club chair appeared around the year 1929 and was born in France. This very comfortable chair is particularly appreciated in French and English clubs, hence its name "club chair". It can have a baroque or vintage style. What makes the nobility and prestige of this chair is the leather of basane that serves as its coating, as well as its cousins the cigar chair and the aviator chair.

Fauteuil club aviateur

Houlgate in Normandy is renowned for its handcrafted club chairs. An authentic club chair is rounded in shape, has a short high back and has a basane leather coating, also called full flower leather, similar to natural wood, this very special kind of leather requires maintenance so that it is nourished and withstands the onslaught of time. Indeed, it cracks with time but it can also be a decorative asset if you like the rustic style. Appreciated by young people or older people, this chair has democratized in many homes and plays on the vintage and retro style.

The egg chair

The ball chair appeared in the 60s and was created in Denmark by the designer and architect Arne Jacobsen, It is a very singular chair because of its shape and its vintage style. This real cocoon seat, in which you inevitably want to go, is made of fiberglass and foam. Its coating can be either leather, faux leather or fabric. It is a swivel chair with white fiberglass coating with a touch of bright color on the inside. It is best to have the color of the seat padding go with your living room.

Some versions are more industrial with metallic and riveted walls. The egg chair is a seat that wraps you like a cocoon.

Vintage armchairs popular all over the world

This type of seat is appreciated in all the houses of the world, whether you go to Spain, Italy, Germany, these seating models are fashionable, design or industrial style. They have conquered the houses, their style that can be adapted to any interior.

Very comfortable they are appreciated for relaxing. It has biconic springs in the seat, backrest and armrests as well as aerodynamic shapes inspired by the huge wind tunnels of the time. The file is in the same extension as its armrests.

To complete your living room set, the Aviator sofa is perfect.

The aviator sofa

Just as there is the one-seat aviator chair, there is of course its sofa version. It also has a riveted aluminum coating around it. There are also models with padded back and seat. The aviator sofa will have its place in an office, a living room or a bedroom.

Canapé aviateur

How do you choose your aviator chair for your home?

The shape of the folder is important; a high folder will fill the living room and warm the atmosphere while a low back will purify the decoration and inspire a contemporary décor. The seat is crucial for the comfort of the hips; an old variety will have a firm seat padded in horsehair while a modern variety will have a foam seat and much softer. Everyone has their own tastes but it is important to remember that the higher the body weight, the firmer the seat will have to be in order to provide optimal maintenance.

To make a good deal the used aviator chair is a good alternative, but it can be relatively difficult to find a seat in good condition. But there is a great offer in nine that often cost less than the occasion, visit our site htdeco you will find new furniture of high quality and cheap. The aviator armchairs Are available in different versions; vintage, design or industrial, they can be integrated into all decorations.

The question is whether you prefer a traditional brown leather or fabric chair with a more modern colour. The choice also depends on the interior decoration: classic, modern or art deco.