Mission Style Arm Chair

Mission style armchairs are very comfortable, relatively stylish, and come in many upholsteries to match your decorative tastes. They are very sturdy with quality craftsmanship and are ready to be a fixture in your home. If you were looking for an attractive armchair that can also be a conversation starter, look no further than our collection of mission style armchairs.

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Stylish armchair with footrest in a Mission style is an excellent way to create a spectacular interior. Beautiful wooden base construction and leather finish create a unique whole. Comfortable seat with backrest and armrests for perfect relaxation.

With this low-profile ar chair, you will have a chance to, finally, rest comfortably in a classic style. The frame is crafted of hardwood with long arms, a slightly tilted back for extra comfort and thick legs for stability. The seat and back is padded, and upholstered in a distressed wine leather.

If you need the comfy and stylish piece of furniture, we suggest the antique arm chair, with mission style, padded seat and back, leather upholstery and solid wooden frame. It's not an usual chair, it's a piece of art.

Want an armchair that would last for years to come? Go for mission style and Amish craftsmanship. SImple, traditional design won't become out of fashion, and solid hardwood construction lasts for decades.

The mission style visible in the example of this wood armchair - was formed as a reaction to the effects of XIX industrialization, whose supporters led to the collapse of design and quality of products, which we see in this brown leather upholstery and wood.

Hills Mission Style Oak And Olive Microfiber Accent Chair
This chair will enrich the house decor with its simple, but very attractive style. The most important advantage of this product is its solid frame made of wood. The seat cushion is very soft and provides the highest level of relax.

Arts & Crafts Mission Curved Arm Morris Accent Chair, Cognac #decor #chair #leather

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With its clean lines, everlasting mortise and tenon joinery, the infallible quarter-sawn white oak construction and the brilliant rayed and flecked finish, Mission styled arm chairs are timeless. And they are experiencing a renaissance now courtesy intrepid interior designers who are willing to bend the rules a little.

Be it the kitchen, the game room or the living room, mission styled chairs fit right in. They are comfortable, roomy and as elegant as they come. Perfect for cuddling up with a book or binge watching your favorite shows. With the nearly indestructible construction, they work equally well in busy households and high traffic settings.

But do you buy an authentic, vintage mission styled arm chair from an arts and crafts furniture dealer at a premium price? Or do you settle for an affordable reproduction instead? Let’s find out.

Why do you want to buy a mission styled arm chair?

If you are looking for an heirloom that you can pass on to the next generation, buy an antique mission styled chair by all means. It will be completely worth the extra buck that you pay for it, especially if it’s an artisan-made, custom piece and not a mass-produced one.

But if you are looking for something that can be used every day at home, but doesn’t compromise on the aesthetics, then a modern reproduction will work just fine. Many craftsmen these days create their own interpretations of classic furniture pieces inspired by the likes of William Morris, Gustav Stickley & Frank Lloyd Wright. Everything from the design to the upholstery to the leather and even the patina is recreated with stunning accuracy for a fraction of what an original would cost.

What features to look for in Mission style arm chairs?

Mission styled chairs are all about the simplicity and the lack of embellishments. So pay close attention to the details when you select one.

As we briefly mentioned, authentic mission styled arm chairs feature mortise and tenon joinery. Glue and nails are avoided as much as possible.
The prominent pieces of the chair are made from quarter sawn white oak which makes these less likely to warp or crack. That’s the reason why many of these chairs are still going strong even after hundred years or so.
Cheaper pieces were constructed from red oak and the wood was rarely quarter sawn.
One of the easiest ways to spot quarter sawn wood is to look for the light flecks and rays on it. The grains should be tight.
Most furniture pieces from the Arts and Crafts period, including Mission styled chairs featured the somewhat mundane, Marlborough legs. But therein lies the appeal.
Decorative elements if any, were quaint, like the through tenon or an occasional spline or a peg.

What's the best upholstery for a Mission style arm chair?

Mission styled arm chairs typically feature dark leather upholstery. But these generally go well with classic décor themes. What if you have a contemporary modern home with minimalistic furniture? There’s always room for experimenting with colors.

If it’s a reproduction or a custom-made chair, you can match the color of the leather with an existing furniture piece in the room, like the sofa.
You can also consider reupholstering the chair with a fabric that matches the rest of the décor.
Stick to simple solid fabrics though as overly decorative fabrics contradict the very simplicity that the furniture pieces are known for.

An authentic, vintage mission styled chair will easily hold its own in any décor style.

What styles of Mission chairs are there?

From simple wingback chairs to reclining Morris chairs, there are many distinct styles of chairs manufactured during the arts and crafts period. Make your selection based on the functionality and the availability of space.

Looking for a replacement for a lounge chair? Go for a reclining Morris styled chair.

A club chair with upholstered arms and lush cushioning, on the other hand, will be a great replacement for those accent chairs or in a gaming room.