Armchair styles

Often overlooked when you're choosing a new sofa, armchairs can tie your living room together. They're also useful as stand-alone pieces and cosy seating spaces in other rooms within your house.

When shopping for a new armchair, there are many styles to choose from. Select a coordinating armchair from your sofa collection, or mix things up with a statement piece. Here's an overview of popular armchair styles to help you decide which style of armchair is right for your home.

Popular armchair styles

Recliner chair

The recliner chair offers the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. Most models have a manual or electric recliner option and provide additional comfort features such as adjustable headrests and inbuilt footrests.

Stressless is the market leader when it comes to recliner chairs. The Stressless View features the innovative BalanceAdapt system, which automatically adjusts the chair's back and seat according to the body's movements.

Wingback chair

The wingback chair is a traditional style. The design features high side panels and a high back, which offer good spine and lumbar support. 

The Pickering armchair is a tailored, curvaceous design with delightful details like flowing scrolled arms and a buttoned back.

Accent chair

An accent or occasional chair creates an eye-catching focal point in a room. Accent chairs come in a wide range of designs, often bold and colourful.

The Fairmont accent chair is available in a striking selection of fabrics and creates a statement with its curvy shape and crisscross chrome legs.

Snuggle armchair

As their name suggests, snuggle armchairs are perfect for snuggling! They're slightly wider than other armchair designs, so there's room for two to cosy up. Or if you like to spread out, they offer lots of space for one.

The SoFo snuggler armchair is a contemporary Scandinavian design. The rounded, upholstered arms and the curved buttoned back cushion make it the ideal chair to snuggle in.

Swivel chair 

A swivel armchair is a versatile piece of furniture. The rotating base makes easy access to different areas, maximising space.

The Felix swivel chair's chrome rotating base will bring a contemporary style to your living room. Its neat, refined design is ideal for small spaces, and the comfy cushions make it an inviting place to sit.

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