Accent chairs for the living room

An accent chair gives a living room a second place to sit, and it has to hold its own when nobody is in it. These upholstered armchairs do that in different ways, from a wide swivel chair that turns to face the window to a low seat that rests directly on the floor.

Choosing an accent chair for the living room

Start with width, then measure your doorways as well as the room. The Hinode upholstered armchair is the most traditional shape here: 80cm wide, with a deep seat cushion, a loose back cushion and four round wooden legs. The Maru tub chair runs its back and arms as one continuous curve and measures 100cm across. For linen rather than wool, the Wabi single seat is 82cm wide with a fully skirted base.

Swivel armchairs and low seats

A swivel chair earns its place where a room has two things to look at. The Uzu swivel armchair has a round seat 120cm across on a metal base. The Mikazuki swivel shell chair has a scalloped back in deep, rounded channels and a relaxed 41cm seat height, which suits a reading corner. Lower still, the Yawara floor chair has no legs at all and a removable, washable faux suede cover.

Wool and flax, made to order

Hinode, Maru, Uzu and Mikazuki are upholstered in 75% wool and 25% flax, each shown in four colours from a range of 57. Ask us about the full range and samples. Each of these chairs is made for you once you order, so please check the dimensions first.

The Hinode and Maru also come as sofas in the same cloth. For woven and rattan seating, see our lounge chairs, and for projects, talk to our trade team.