Armchairs & Accent Chairs
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Wilko
Single Bed Chair with Click Clack Mechanism - Green
£129 £160
Wilko
Shell-Shaped Vanity Accent Chair - Pink, Velvet
£92
Graham and Green
Myles Armchair - Grey, Velvet
£295
Holloways of Ludlow
VB3 Petra Lounge Chair - Vidar 554, Oiled Oak
£3,495
Wilko
Dijon Swivel Chair - Cream, Natural Rattan
£469 £549
Wilko
Portland Wingback Reclining Chair - Blue
£204 £255
Holloways of Ludlow
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair - White, Sheepskin
£994
Heal's
Lounge Chair with Oak Legs - Brown, Leather
£4,010
Choice Furniture Superstore
Hooven Reclining Armchair - Charcoal, Fabric
£369.59 £479.99
Holloways of Ludlow
Penguin Rocking Chair - Oak
£825
Marks & Spencer
M&S Collection Daphne Accent Armchair - CHR - Natural, Natural
£179
Heal's
Adjustable Chaise Longue - Black, Leather
£5,900
Holloways of Ludlow
Wassily Lounge Chair - Black, Chrome
£2,556
Wilko
Swivel Recliner Armchair with Adjustable Leg Rest - Blue
£279
Fenwick
Swivel Armchair with Plush Upholstery - Grey, Velvet
£429
Fenwick
Boucle Fabric Armchair with Steel Legs - Neutral
£599
Wilko
Linen Armchair - Grey
£97
Dunelm
Bibury Arboretum Print Button Back Chair
£699
Choice Furniture Superstore
Accent Armchair - Brown, Leather
£608.29 £789.99
Heal's
Grace Lounge Chair - Cream
£1,999
Barker and Stonehouse
Timothy Oulton Slouchy Armchair, Grey Leather | Barker & Stonehouse
£3,195
Wilko
Set of 6 Velvet Swivel Armchairs - Cream
£669
Wilko
Swivel Recliner Chair with Footrest - Brown, PU Leather
£172 £200
Holloways of Ludlow
Hanging Egg Chair Junior - Crumble Coffee, Rattan
£1,416
Wilko
Davos Accent Chair - Grey
£212
Wilko
Lift Chair with Vibration Massage and Heat - Grey
£327 £368
Holloways of Ludlow
CH28T Lounge Chair - Oak
£3,613
Wilko
Accent Chair with Armrests - Grey, PU Leather
£52
Wilko
Swivel Armchair with Footstool - Black, Faux Leather
£129 £144
Wilko
Gramercy Chair - Brown, Faux Leather
£201
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An armchair is chosen for comfort: a deep seat and padded arms made for long evenings. An accent chair earns its place through what it adds to the room, such as a sculptural shape, a strong colour or a pattern, and may be smaller or armless. Many chairs do both. If you plan to read or relax in it, check the seat depth before the silhouette.
It should relate to the sofa rather than match it. Contrast in one way, whether colour, texture or shape, and echo the sofa in another, such as leg finish or arm style. Keeping the seat height within about 5 cm of the sofa's makes the two sit comfortably together. A rust or burgundy chair beside a neutral sofa is an easy way to warm a room.
Look for a seat height of 43–48 cm, a seat depth of 50–55 cm and a back tall enough to support your shoulders and, ideally, your head. Wingback and high-backed designs remain the classic choice for good reason. Place a floor lamp slightly behind and to one side, so light falls across the page without glare or shadow from your own head.
Allow the chair's footprint plus about 45 cm in front for legs, and 75 cm if a walkway passes it. Most armchairs are 70–90 cm wide, while slipper and compact chairs from around 60 cm suit bedrooms and smaller sitting rooms. If the chair will swivel or recline, check the clearance it needs behind it as well as in front.
Leather and tightly woven wool or performance fabrics handle the most use and are easiest to wipe clean. Velvet is surprisingly hard-wearing, though it shows pressure marks. Bouclé and loose-weave linen look soft and inviting but catch on claws and buttons. If a chair will be used daily or sat in by children, choose a removable cover or a fabric with a Martindale rating above 25,000.
A well-made armchair with a hardwood frame typically costs £400–£1,000, while statement and designer chairs often run £1,000–£3,000. If the chair is mostly decorative, save here and put the money into the sofa. If it will be your nightly reading chair, spending more on frame, springing and cushioning is worthwhile, because that is what you will feel after a year of use.