Armchairs | Accent Chairs
Hans Wegner CH07 Shell Chair, Black & Walnut
Modern Barcelona Chair And Footstool, Brown Leather
Hans Wegner CH07 Shell Chair, White & Oak
Up50 Armchair With A Ball Stool, Blue&Red
Dino Armchair, With Swivel Base
Fitz Armchair, Long Hair
Hans Wegner CH07 Shell Chair, Brown & Oak
Arctander Clam Armchair Sheepskin, Long Hair
Pacha Swivel Boucle Armchair With Armrest, White
Classic EM Lounge Chair And Ottoman, Walnut/ Black Leather
Lobster Lounge Chair, Black
Celine Pumpkin Round Armchair, White Boucle
Ahn Lounge Chair, Swivel Armchair, Orange Suede
Vasilev Armchair, Leather Lounge Chair, W/O Armrests
Classic Little Fitz Lounge Chair, Short Hair
Hans CH25 Lounge Chair, Oiled Oak, Natural Cord
A532 Boucle Lounge Chair
Up50 Armchair With A Ball Stool, Red
Issac Armchair, Leather
Delaney Retro Armchair, Solid Wood & Rattan
Dias Armchair, Corduroy
Mason Armchair, Green
Aizawa Lounge Chair With Footstool, Real Leather
Lobster Lounge Chair, White
Thelonious Boucle Armchair, White Armchair
Camilla Armchair
Tracyh Lounge Chair, Rattan
Chester Armchair, Leather
MANON Armchair
Harlow Lounge Chair
Dottie Accent Chair
Flora Accent Chair
Lennox Lounge Chair, Patchwork
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Armchairs for reading corners, living rooms and bedrooms
Create a comfortable individual seat with sculptural bouclé chairs, leather lounge chairs, swivel designs, high-back reading chairs and compact accent seating. This collection includes expressive rounded forms, tailored leather, soft fabric and options with matching footstools for living rooms, bedrooms and quiet reading corners.
Choose around the way you want to sit, the available floor area and the relationship with nearby furniture. Pair the chair with an easy-to-reach side table, a grounding rug or a complementary design from the sofa collection.
Choosing an armchair for comfort and room scale
Begin with use. An upright high-back chair supports reading and conversation, a deeper lounge chair encourages relaxed sitting, and a swivel base can make an open-plan seating area more flexible. If the chair includes an ottoman, measure the complete reclining footprint rather than the chair alone.
Consider who will use it most often and compare seat height, depth, back angle, arm position and cushion firmness. Appearance does not determine comfort, so product-specific dimensions and construction should guide the choice.
Accent, lounge, swivel and high-back chairs
Accent chairs bring colour, texture or a stronger silhouette to a room. Lounge chairs place greater emphasis on relaxed posture, while swivel armchairs can turn between a sofa arrangement, window and conversation area. High-back designs visually enclose the sitter and can create a more focused reading position.
A chair with a footstool provides flexible leg support but needs additional open floor area. Check that the ottoman can be moved without narrowing the main walkway and that a side table remains within comfortable reach.
Bouclé, velvet, fabric and leather upholstery
Bouclé adds tactile depth to rounded forms, velvet changes tone as the pile catches the light, and woven fabric creates a quieter everyday finish. Leather gives a lounge chair more structure and develops character through use, although exact grain and care requirements vary by finish.
Consider sunlight, pets, colour transfer and how frequently the chair will be used. Always check the individual fibre or leather composition because similar-looking upholstery may need different cleaning methods.
Seat comfort, dimensions and delivery access
Mark the chair width and depth on the floor, then add the occupied leg position and any footstool. Leave room to reach a side table and to move past the chair without catching projecting arms or a swivel base.
- Compare seat height and depth with the sitter's preferred posture.
- Measure the widest point across arms and the deepest point of a reclined profile.
- Include a matching ottoman in the complete footprint.
- Check doors, hallways, stairs, lift openings and turning space.
- Confirm whether legs, bases or backs arrive separately.
Styling an armchair in a complete room
An armchair does not need to match the sofa. A contrasting material or shape often creates a more natural conversation area, provided one or two colours or finishes repeat elsewhere in the room.
Place a reading chair near useful light and a reachable side table. In a larger lounge, angle the chair towards the sofa rather than lining every seat against the walls. A rug can visually connect separate pieces.
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Armchairs for reading, lounging and flexible layouts
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Armchair care and everyday use
Vacuum upholstery gently with a suitable soft attachment and respond to spills promptly without rubbing. Rotate or reshape removable cushions where the construction allows, and keep pile fabrics away from aggressive brushing.
Leather, velvet, bouclé and woven fabrics need different treatment. Follow the care instructions supplied with the exact chair and consult an appropriate professional if the guidance does not cover a stain or repair.
Armchair FAQs
Which armchair is best for a reading corner?
Look for supportive seat depth, a comfortable back angle and useful arm height. Place it near suitable light and a side table without narrowing the room's main route.
What is the difference between an accent chair and a lounge chair?
An accent chair often prioritises a distinctive shape, colour or texture, while a lounge chair usually emphasises relaxed sitting. Many designs combine both qualities.
Are swivel armchairs practical in open-plan rooms?
They can turn between different areas without moving the whole chair. Allow enough clearance around the widest rotating point and keep nearby furniture outside that path.
How much space does an armchair with an ottoman need?
Measure the chair, the gap to the ottoman and the ottoman depth, then include room for legs and circulation. Test the complete footprint with removable tape.
Should an armchair match the sofa?
No. A contrasting chair can make the room more layered. Repeat one colour, material or design detail elsewhere to connect the seating without creating an exact set.
How should I care for bouclé, velvet or leather armchairs?
Follow the product-specific guidance because each finish requires different treatment. Avoid unapproved cleaners, respond to spills promptly and seek professional advice when necessary.