Chairs

Mixing chair styles is one of the easiest ways to add personality to a room. Pair upholstered pieces with wooden or metal frames for contrast, and keep cohesion through a shared colour tone or leg finish. Rounded silhouettes in bouclé or linen bring warmth to angular rooms, while wire-frame or moulded designs suit contemporary spaces where you want to keep the visual weight low.

Occasional and accent chairs range from £150 to £500, with designer pieces reaching £800 or more. For everyday use, check the seat cushion density — high-resilience foam at 35 kg/m³ or above holds its shape longest. A solid hardwood or welded steel frame will outlast softwood or screwed-together construction. For upholstery, a Martindale rub count of 25,000+ ensures the fabric handles daily wear without pilling.