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Armchairs & Accent Chairs

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Curved Swivel Accent Chair - Olive, Chenille by DunelmCurved Swivel Accent Chair - Olive, Chenille by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Curved Swivel Accent Chair - Olive, Chenille

£399

Curved Swivel Accent Chair - Olive, Chenille by DunelmCurved Swivel Accent Chair - Olive, Chenille by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Curved Swivel Accent Chair - Olive, Chenille

£249

Luca Snuggle Chair - Soft Olive, Chenille by DunelmLuca Snuggle Chair - Soft Olive, Chenille by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Luca Snuggle Chair - Soft Olive, Chenille

£799

Woven Leaf Armchair - Olive, Fabric by DunelmWoven Leaf Armchair - Olive, Fabric by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Woven Leaf Armchair - Olive, Fabric

£579

Monty Bobble Chenille Accent Chair and Footstool - Khaki Green by DunelmMonty Bobble Chenille Accent Chair and Footstool - Khaki Green by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Monty Bobble Chenille Accent Chair and Footstool - Khaki Green

£249

Snuggle Chair with Scroll Arms - Blackthorn, Velvet by DunelmSnuggle Chair with Scroll Arms - Blackthorn, Velvet by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Snuggle Chair with Scroll Arms - Blackthorn, Velvet

£799

Spindle Accent Chair with Arms - Olive Green, Boucle by DunelmSpindle Accent Chair with Arms - Olive Green, Boucle by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Spindle Accent Chair with Arms - Olive Green, Boucle

£199

Snuggle Chair with Scroll Arms - Fennel, Velvet by DunelmSnuggle Chair with Scroll Arms - Fennel, Velvet by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Snuggle Chair with Scroll Arms - Fennel, Velvet

£799

Occasional Chair with Cutaway Design - Olive by DunelmOccasional Chair with Cutaway Design - Olive by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Occasional Chair with Cutaway Design - Olive

£299

Buttoned Swivel Chair - Olive, Fabric by DunelmButtoned Swivel Chair - Olive, Fabric by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Buttoned Swivel Chair - Olive, Fabric

£249

Accent Chair with Metal Frame - Green, Velvet by DunelmAccent Chair with Metal Frame - Green, Velvet by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Accent Chair with Metal Frame - Green, Velvet

£329

Luca Snuggle Chair with Deep Arms - Forest Green, Boucle by DunelmLuca Snuggle Chair with Deep Arms - Forest Green, Boucle by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Luca Snuggle Chair with Deep Arms - Forest Green, Boucle

£829

Woven Check Armchair - Soft Teal, Fabric by DunelmWoven Check Armchair - Soft Teal, Fabric by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Woven Check Armchair - Soft Teal, Fabric

£529

Flori Lambeth Woven Check Armchair - Green, Fabric by DunelmFlori Lambeth Woven Check Armchair - Green, Fabric by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Flori Lambeth Woven Check Armchair - Green, Fabric

£529

Bean Bag Chair with Washable Cover - Green by DunelmBean Bag Chair with Washable Cover - Green by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Bean Bag Chair with Washable Cover - Green

£59

Kids Slouch Bean Bag - Green, Jumbo Cord by DunelmKids Slouch Bean Bag - Green, Jumbo Cord by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Kids Slouch Bean Bag - Green, Jumbo Cord

£54

Brea Fabric Tub Chair - Moss Green by DunelmBrea Fabric Tub Chair - Moss Green by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Brea Fabric Tub Chair - Moss Green

£479

Curved Armchair with Piped Edge - Seafoam, Chenille by DunelmCurved Armchair with Piped Edge - Seafoam, Chenille by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Curved Armchair with Piped Edge - Seafoam, Chenille

£529

Swivel Recliner Chair with Footstool - Green, Velvet by DunelmSwivel Recliner Chair with Footstool - Green, Velvet by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Swivel Recliner Chair with Footstool - Green, Velvet

£329

Round Lounge Chair - Sage, Polyethylene by DunelmRound Lounge Chair - Sage, Polyethylene by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Round Lounge Chair - Sage, Polyethylene

£169

Newton Snuggle Chair with Foam Filling - Sage Green, Woven by DunelmNewton Snuggle Chair with Foam Filling - Sage Green, Woven by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Newton Snuggle Chair with Foam Filling - Sage Green, Woven

£679

Occasional Chair with Curved Arms - Sage, Chenille by DunelmOccasional Chair with Curved Arms - Sage, Chenille by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Occasional Chair with Curved Arms - Sage, Chenille

£299

Beatrice II Snuggle Chair with Curved Arms - Sage, Chenille by DunelmBeatrice II Snuggle Chair with Curved Arms - Sage, Chenille by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Beatrice II Snuggle Chair with Curved Arms - Sage, Chenille

£399

Charles Occasional Chair with Metal Legs - Sage Green, Velvet by DunelmCharles Occasional Chair with Metal Legs - Sage Green, Velvet by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Charles Occasional Chair with Metal Legs - Sage Green, Velvet

£199

Martha Snuggle Chair with Wooden Legs - Green, Faux Linen by DunelmMartha Snuggle Chair with Wooden Legs - Green, Faux Linen by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Martha Snuggle Chair with Wooden Legs - Green, Faux Linen

£729

Round Lounge Chair - Sage, Polyethylene by DunelmRound Lounge Chair - Sage, Polyethylene by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Round Lounge Chair - Sage, Polyethylene

£179

Single Armchair with Tulip Print - Natural, Linen by DunelmSingle Armchair with Tulip Print - Natural, Linen by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Single Armchair with Tulip Print - Natural, Linen

£299

Sven Compact Snuggle Chair with Buttons - Bottle Green, Velvet by DunelmSven Compact Snuggle Chair with Buttons - Bottle Green, Velvet by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Sven Compact Snuggle Chair with Buttons - Bottle Green, Velvet

£549

Luca Snuggle Chair - Olive, Velvet by DunelmLuca Snuggle Chair - Olive, Velvet by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Luca Snuggle Chair - Olive, Velvet

£799

Metal Arm Accent Chair - Green, Velvet by DunelmMetal Arm Accent Chair - Green, Velvet by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Metal Arm Accent Chair - Green, Velvet

£279

Newton Snuggle Chair with Cushioned Arms - Sage Green, Velvet by DunelmNewton Snuggle Chair with Cushioned Arms - Sage Green, Velvet by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Newton Snuggle Chair with Cushioned Arms - Sage Green, Velvet

£779

Sven Wing Armchair with Flared Arms - Olive, Velvet by DunelmSven Wing Armchair with Flared Arms - Olive, Velvet by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Sven Wing Armchair with Flared Arms - Olive, Velvet

£259

Lounge Chair - Sage, Polyethylene by DunelmLounge Chair - Sage, Polyethylene by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Lounge Chair - Sage, Polyethylene

£179

Convertible Chaise Lounge with Sleeper - Grey, Linen by DunelmConvertible Chaise Lounge with Sleeper - Grey, Linen by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Convertible Chaise Lounge with Sleeper - Grey, Linen

£269

Occasional Armchair Checkerboard - Green, Wood by DunelmOccasional Armchair Checkerboard - Green, Wood by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Occasional Armchair Checkerboard - Green, Wood

£155

Swivel Chair with Curved Arms - Olive, Chenille by DunelmSwivel Chair with Curved Arms - Olive, Chenille by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Swivel Chair with Curved Arms - Olive, Chenille

£299

Ebba Boucle Swivel Rocker Recliner Chair - Moss Green by DunelmEbba Boucle Swivel Rocker Recliner Chair - Moss Green by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Ebba Boucle Swivel Rocker Recliner Chair - Moss Green

£569

Newton Snuggle Chair with Foam Filling - Olive Green, Chenille by DunelmNewton Snuggle Chair with Foam Filling - Olive Green, Chenille by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Newton Snuggle Chair with Foam Filling - Olive Green, Chenille

£729

Swivel Armchair with Brass Detail - Lichen, Velvet by Soho Home

Soho Home

Swivel Armchair with Brass Detail - Lichen, Velvet

£1,895

Swivel Armchair with Birch Base - Olive, Velvet by Soho Home

Soho Home

Swivel Armchair with Birch Base - Olive, Velvet

£1,895

Theodore Armchair with Birch Frame - Sage, Linen by Soho Home

Soho Home

Theodore Armchair with Birch Frame - Sage, Linen

£1,495

Button Tufted Armchair - Sage, Linen by Soho Home

Soho Home

Button Tufted Armchair - Sage, Linen

£1,795

Armchair with Channelled Design - Olive, Velvet by Soho Home

Soho Home

Armchair with Channelled Design - Olive, Velvet

£1,995

Tub Armchair with Piped Edging - Lichen, Velvet by Soho Home

Soho Home

Tub Armchair with Piped Edging - Lichen, Velvet

£995

Swivel Armchair Tub Style - Pistachio, Boucle by Soho Home

Soho Home

Swivel Armchair Tub Style - Pistachio, Boucle

£3,195

Fluted Armchair - Olive, Velvet by Soho Home

Soho Home

Fluted Armchair - Olive, Velvet

£2,195

Armchair with Feather Cushions - Pistachio, Boucle by Soho Home

Soho Home

Armchair with Feather Cushions - Pistachio, Boucle

£2,195

Armchair with Cushions - Pistachio, Wool Boucle by Soho Home

Soho Home

Armchair with Cushions - Pistachio, Wool Boucle

£2,195

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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.