Abstract: In a motor car seat with a variable-angle backrest and having an arm support retained on the frame of the backrest which is foldable down from an essentially vertical erect non-use position in line with the backrest into a lower substantially horizontal use position. While in the use position of the arm support, the backrest maintains its alignment at least during the changing of the backrest during normal driver seat back inclination adjustment, in order to prevent the arm support from striking operating parts of the vehicle; and wherein, when the backrest is folded forwards such as to allow a passenger to exit from a rear seat, the arm support is guided to maintain its position substantially horizontal and above the shift lever arranged on the central console.

Abstract: In the case of a seat, particularly a vehicle seat having a supporting frame, there is provided a spring system that is fastened at said supporting frame, an upholstered part that rests on said spring system, and a cover that covers said upholstered part, and for achieving a shaping tension of the upholstery, is braced in its border area in the direction of the supporting frame. The cover, in order to achieve a soft surface, is fixed a first time in the transition area from the upholstered part to the spring system, in which case this area receives a bearing capacity created by stiffening means, such as the surrounding frame, the seat shell or the dimensionally stable upholstery material, said bearing capacity being capable of absorbing the preloading forces introduced via the lower cover portion, without repercussion on the area of the upholstered part that is on the side of the seat surface.