An armchair is a seat or chair.
An armchair is a type of chair . This type of furniture has a design that allows the user to rest their arms and a backrest that has a certain inclination. Unlike other furniture with arms, the armchair is not too wide.
The most common use of the term is linked to movie theaters or theaters , since the available seats are known as seats. It can be said, therefore, that the spectators sit in seats. For example: “The seats in this cinema are very uncomfortable” , “The red seats match the curtain on the stage” , “The mayor sat near me, only three seats away” .
In relation to this type of shows, we must also highlight the existence of what is known as the stalls. This is a term used to refer to the set of seats that exist in a theater, specifically those located on the ground floor. In the past, those, in the traditional comedy corrals, lacked seats.
Characteristics of an armchair
An armchair can be made of various materials. The most common ones have a wooden structure and some type of pillow or cushion on the seat and back to make them more comfortable. It is also possible to find seats made of aluminum, plastic and other materials. In the case of the seat and backrest, they are very often made or covered with leather .
Among the considerations that must be taken into account when purchasing an armchair for the home are the weight that the furniture is able to withstand (a children's armchair is not the same as one that will be used by adults) and the resistance of its materials (something very important to consider if the chair will be used outdoors).
Theaters have seats so that the audience can sit.
A piece of furniture for breastfeeding
There are different pieces of furniture called armchairs. Nursing chairs are those used for the mother to sit and comfortably breastfeed her baby.
To ensure that the breastfeeding process is as comfortable as possible for both parties, these sofas usually have large dimensions, a rocking system, lumbar support for the mother and arms so that the woman can adopt the position that is most comfortable for her. comfortable and that significantly facilitates the intake of milk by the little one.
Thanks to the results achieved with this armchair, more and more women are choosing to buy it.
Other uses of the term armchair
The idea of seat is also used to name the ticket that is paid to attend a show in a venue: “We already have two seats for tonight's concert,” “I regret to inform you that there are no more seats available for this performance.” .
It must also be established that one of the most important websites in Spanish that exist regarding cinema is La Butaca . She gives a well-known account of all the premieres that are produced as well as the films that are yet to come, filming or news regarding the different actors and actresses.