Armchair with supple backrest

Claim 1

In an armchair having legs, a seat, a pair of armrests extending generally upwardly from either side of the seat and a backrest which extends upwardly from the seat intermediate the armrests, wherein the legs, seat, armrest and backrest are integrally molded of a semi-rigid plastic material, the improvement comprising the backrest having a thickness so as to permit the backrest to deflect relative to the seat when pressure is applied thereto, the armrests including a main portion which is spaced relationship with respect to the backrest, said main portion of each armrest having an upper surface, each of said armrests having a generally arcuate connecting element extending from adjacent said upper surface of said main portion and integrally connecting said armrest with the backrest at a point spaced above the seat so as to define an opening between each armrest and the backrest which opening extends toward the seat, each of said connecting elements being yieldable so as to permit a limited deflection of the backrest relative to the seat when pressure is applied against the backrest.