https://www.metv.com/stories/norman-lear-based-archie-bunker-off-of-his-own-father

The writer borrowed from his life.

Archie Bunker's famous chair was based on the one Norman Lear's dad sat in (https://www.metv.com/stories/archie-bunkers-famous-chair-was-based-on-the-one-norman-lears-dad-sat-in)

Now, you can visit the chair at the Smithsonian!