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Armchairs & Accent Chairs

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Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman - Black, Palisander by FrankbrosEames Lounge Chair and Ottoman - Black, Palisander by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman - Black, Palisander

£9,814

Luka Chair - Brown by Arighi Bianchi
20% off

Arighi Bianchi

Luka Chair - Brown

£935 £1,169

PK24 Lounge Chair with Headrest - Walnut, Leather by Holloways of LudlowPK24 Lounge Chair with Headrest - Walnut, Leather by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

PK24 Lounge Chair with Headrest - Walnut, Leather

£19,685

Elizabeth Lounge Chair - Cognac, Natural Oak by Holloways of LudlowElizabeth Lounge Chair - Cognac, Natural Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Elizabeth Lounge Chair - Cognac, Natural Oak

£5,210

Swan Lounge Chair - Walnut, Leather by Holloways of LudlowSwan Lounge Chair - Walnut, Leather by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Swan Lounge Chair - Walnut, Leather

£8,299

PK22 Lounge Chair - Walnut Leather by Holloways of LudlowPK22 Lounge Chair - Walnut Leather by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

PK22 Lounge Chair - Walnut Leather

£5,526

Lounge Chair with Armrests - Brown, Leather by Holloways of LudlowLounge Chair with Armrests - Brown, Leather by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Lounge Chair with Armrests - Brown, Leather

£5,210

Upholstered Lounge Chair - Oak, Walnut by Holloways of LudlowUpholstered Lounge Chair - Oak, Walnut by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Upholstered Lounge Chair - Oak, Walnut

£5,228

Winged Lounge Chair - Sahara, Sheepskin by Holloways of LudlowWinged Lounge Chair - Sahara, Sheepskin by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Winged Lounge Chair - Sahara, Sheepskin

£6,020

Fireplace Lounge Chair - Ash, Leather by Holloways of LudlowFireplace Lounge Chair - Ash, Leather by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Fireplace Lounge Chair - Ash, Leather

£5,981

Egg Lounge Chair with Swivel - Walnut, Leather by Holloways of LudlowEgg Lounge Chair with Swivel - Walnut, Leather by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Egg Lounge Chair with Swivel - Walnut, Leather

£15,499

Upholstered Lounge Chair - Walnut by Holloways of LudlowUpholstered Lounge Chair - Walnut by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Upholstered Lounge Chair - Walnut

£14,999

Lounge Chair with Footstool - Sahara, Sheepskin by Holloways of LudlowLounge Chair with Footstool - Sahara, Sheepskin by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Lounge Chair with Footstool - Sahara, Sheepskin

£5,360

Lounge Chair with Black Base - Walnut, Leather by Holloways of LudlowLounge Chair with Black Base - Walnut, Leather by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Lounge Chair with Black Base - Walnut, Leather

£12,999

Egg Chair Set with Footstool - Natural, Leather by Holloways of LudlowEgg Chair Set with Footstool - Natural, Leather by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Egg Chair Set with Footstool - Natural, Leather

£18,698

Lounge Chair with Footstool - Walnut by Holloways of LudlowLounge Chair with Footstool - Walnut by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Lounge Chair with Footstool - Walnut

£18,498

Grand Modele Padded Armchair - Brown, Leather by FrankbrosGrand Modele Padded Armchair - Brown, Leather by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Grand Modele Padded Armchair - Brown, Leather

£7,187

Wooden Chair - Brown, Solid Ash by FrankbrosWooden Chair - Brown, Solid Ash by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Wooden Chair - Brown, Solid Ash

£5,766

Capitol Complex Armchair - Beige, Leather by FrankbrosCapitol Complex Armchair - Beige, Leather by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Capitol Complex Armchair - Beige, Leather

£5,684

The Man Lounge Chair - Camel, Leather by FrankbrosThe Man Lounge Chair - Camel, Leather by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

The Man Lounge Chair - Camel, Leather

£3,610

Noelle Modular Armchair with Oak Sides - Rust, Velvet by Soho Home

Soho Home

Noelle Modular Armchair with Oak Sides - Rust, Velvet

£2,695

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Armchair with Footstool Set - Brown, Leather by Heal's

Heal's

Armchair with Footstool Set - Brown, Leather

£6,580

Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set - Brown, Cherry by Heal's

Heal's

Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set - Brown, Cherry

£6,680

Grand Relax Lounge Chair - Brown, Leather by Heal'sGrand Relax Lounge Chair - Brown, Leather by Heal's, alternate view

Heal's

Grand Relax Lounge Chair - Brown, Leather

£7,370

Swivel Lounge Chair with Reclining - Brown, Leather by Heal'sSwivel Lounge Chair with Reclining - Brown, Leather by Heal's, alternate view

Heal's

Swivel Lounge Chair with Reclining - Brown, Leather

£7,230

Armchair & Footstool Set - Brown, Leather by Heal'sArmchair & Footstool Set - Brown, Leather by Heal's, alternate view

Heal's

Armchair & Footstool Set - Brown, Leather

£6,880

Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman - Brown, Leather by Heal's

Heal's

Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman - Brown, Leather

£10,030

Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set - Bamboo, Cherry by Heal's

Heal's

Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set - Bamboo, Cherry

£6,680

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Tall Lounge Chair & Ottoman - Brown, Leather by Heal's

Heal's

Tall Lounge Chair & Ottoman - Brown, Leather

£9,445

Relax Chair - Brown, Leather by Heal's

Heal's

Relax Chair - Brown, Leather

£6,564

Egg Chair with Swivel Base - Camel, Leather by Heal's

Heal's

Egg Chair with Swivel Base - Camel, Leather

£9,699

Swan Lounge Chair Grace - Brown, Walnut Leather by Heal's

Heal's

Swan Lounge Chair Grace - Brown, Walnut Leather

£6,699

Balzac Chair with Natural Filling - Brown, Leather by Heal's

Heal's

Balzac Chair with Natural Filling - Brown, Leather

£5,240

Anniversary Armchair with Engraving - Cognac, Oak by Holloways of LudlowAnniversary Armchair with Engraving - Cognac, Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Anniversary Armchair with Engraving - Cognac, Oak

£15,011

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An armchair is a single seat with armrests; an accent chair adds interest through its shape, colour or material and may have arms or be armless. One chair can be both. For occasional seating in a bedroom or hallway, a compact, upright design can work well. For reading or relaxing every day, give more weight to seat depth, cushioning and back support than to the retailer’s label.

Choose a seat depth that lets you rest against the backrest with your feet on the floor, and armrests that support your elbows without lifting your shoulders. A higher back may support your head when leaning back, depending on your height and the chair’s shape. Foam cushions generally feel more structured; feather-filled cushions feel softer but need plumping. A footstool lets you stretch out without choosing an excessively deep seat that leaves your back unsupported.

Compare overall width with usable seat width: broad arms can take up considerable space without adding sitting room. Slim arms and exposed timber or metal frames offer a lighter appearance, while raised legs keep more of the floor visible. Mark the chair’s full dimensions on the floor, allowing space to sit down and walk past. For swivel chairs and recliners, include the clearance needed to turn or extend, rather than measuring only their stationary footprint.

An accent chair does not need to match the sofa, but a shared colour, material or shape helps the pairing feel considered. Beside a plain sofa, patterned upholstery can introduce detail; with a patterned sofa, a quieter fabric gives the eye somewhere to rest. An exposed timber frame can also provide contrast beside generous upholstery. Compare seat heights and overall proportions, particularly when pairing a low lounge chair with a tall, upright sofa.

Choose upholstery around how often the chair will be used and where you touch it most: upholstered arms receive regular contact, so easy-care fabric can be valuable. Velvet offers rich colour but may show pressure marks; linen creases naturally, and bouclé’s loops may catch on pets’ claws. Protected leather is generally easier to wipe clean than aniline leather, which has little protective coating and absorbs spills more readily. Compare care instructions and request a swatch before deciding.

Angle an accent chair towards the sofa for conversation, or pair it with a reachable side table and a lamp for reading. Position the light to illuminate the page without shining into your eyes. Leave doorways and main walking routes clear. Around 40–45 cm between the chair and coffee table is a useful starting point, adjusted for comfortable reach. Swivel and reclining chairs need additional clearance throughout their full range of movement.