1) An upholstered armchair 2) Armchair 3) French armchair 
A fauteuil is a style of open-arm chair with a primarily exposed wooden frame originating in France in the early 17th century. A fauteuil is made of wood, and frequently with carved relief ornament. It is typically upholstered on the seat, the seat back and on the arms (manchettes). Some fauteuils have a valenced front seat rail which is padding t...
enclosed seat in theatre
• (n.) An armchair; hence (because the members sit in fauteuils or armchairs), membership in the French Academy. • (n.) Chair of a presiding officer.
Fau`teuil' noun [ French See Faldistory .] 1. An armchair; hence (because the members sit in fauteuils or armchairs), membership in the French Academy. 2. Chair of a presiding officer. 
[n] - an upholstered armchair
noun an upholstered armchair
A French-style chair with open arms, upholstered back and seat, and small upholstered pads for resting the elbows.