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Armchairs & Footstools

When you’re sitting solo, you’ll want to be comfortable and well supported. This edit has options for all locations in the home.

Low Lounge Chair H&M

Fast becoming a modern classic this low slung rattan chair sells out fast and is, so far, regularly restocked. It's a great piece but, be warned, I have sat in one and it is low. But it would be great in the corner of a sitting room or a bedroom, come to that, where it would make a great chairdrobe.
Distressed Leather Armchair La Redoute

This is such a comfortable chair I wish I had room for it. That aside, the minimal frame means it will work well in a small space - despite being generous in its seating offering - and will contrast with a more maximal sofa or pattern overload.
Raina Pouffe MADE

If, as seems likely, we will be allowed visitors again - inside ones as well - before the summer is out you might need an extra chair or two. This works as a coffee table (put a tray on top) and as extra seating and can be moved around to suit. We had a different one that I cleared out just before the pandemic hit. Slightly wish I had it back now. Although this one is nicer and made from pure New Zealand wool.
Curved velvet armchair Rockett St George

A deep curving armchair with slim arms which give it a more elegant feel as it's not too chunky. It's 90cm wide but 102cm deep so make sure you have the space if you want to sit it across a corner or at an angle. Here it's in grey velvet but there are 16 other colours to choose from. It takes 12 weeks as it's made to order and there are no returns so make sure you order fabric samples before committing.
Sully Modular Floor Cushion MADE

It's a moot point if this goes in armchairs (as it's lacking a key component) or sofas, which is how it has been styled in this image. Either way, if you are a fan of low seating, or want to add a chair to a teen or tween room, this is a great way to do it as it's definitely more comfortable than a floor cushion. Side fact: Sales of the Togo Sofa from Heals have gone through the roof in lockdown. This is more affordable.
French Style Wicker Chair Rockett St George

This is one of those really useful bits of furniture. If you have enough space at the kitchen table it will look great (and be comfortable)there. Wtih a small cushion for the back it will withstand some WFH and it will also work well in the bedroom as a chair-drobe. But if you have a corner of a landing or hall where you like to sit and take five it's perfect for that and, finally, in a few weeks' time when the spring has sprung you can take it outside for a cup of coffee and spot of Vitamin D.
Velvet Floret Stool Anthropologie

Bringing in an unexpected element is a key way to make a room sing, yes to patterned cushions but a footstool like this will really bring it. Do not, however, match it to the chair - that should be a complementary or plain colour to allow the foot stool to stand out. Try a washed out version of the background pink or or a darker version of the pale green for example.
French Stripe oversized armchair Cox & Cox

Stripes work in any setting either to cut through a maxmimalist floral scheme or to soften a more minimal pared back setting. This is a traditional shape but the high legs and tall back will make it very supportive.
Modica Accent Armchair MADE

Everyone has done a chair like this this season so it’s about looking at all the details to find the one you like best or that can be delivered the fastest. See also Garden Trading. https://www.gardentrading.co.uk/furniture/indoor-furniture/farrah-woven-chair.htm
COLLETTE Linen-Coloured Cotton Pouffe Maisons du Monde

Simple, affordable and classic. I confess to a particular affection for this as my Grandmother had something very similar that lived behind the sofa and I used to sit on it to watch Dr Who and other such scary television shows.