Leather and Fabric Occasional Chairs

As we enjoy the great indoors, many of us like the idea of our own sofa space or favourite armchair to cosy up in. Today’s modern home furnishing is all about coordinating and contrasting with furniture pieces adding a splash of colour where needed. The traditional 3 piece suite still holds favour with many, but you can now find eclectic furniture ranges with a mix of bright and quirky sofas and armchairs that can bring a new lease of life to a room. Living room furniture can be made up of wide snuggler chairs, 2-seater small sofas and occasional armchairs or chaises.

Accent Velvet Chairs and Small to Medium Armchairs

ALTHORPE WING BACK FIRESIDE RECLINER FABRIC BONDED LEATHER OCCASIONAL ARMCHAIR SOFA CHAIR (Marl Grey, Linen)
ALTHORPE WING BACK FIRESIDE RECLINER FABRIC BONDED LEATHER OCCASIONAL ARMCHAIR SOFA CHAIR (Marl Grey, Linen)
Amazon.co.uk

£259.99

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Meredith Armchair Fabric | Barker & Stonehouse
Meredith Armchair Fabric | Barker & Stonehouse
Barker & Stonehouse

£1,385.00

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Laura Ashley Beaumaris Armchair, Oak Leg
Laura Ashley Beaumaris Armchair, Oak Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£950.00

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HOMCOM Recliner Armchair for Living Room, Wingback Reclining Chair with Footrest, Round Armrests and Rubber Wood Legs, Blue
HOMCOM Recliner Armchair for Living Room, Wingback Reclining Chair with Footrest, Round Armrests and Rubber Wood Legs, Blue
Amazon.co.uk

£219.99

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M&S Lincoln Armchair
M&S Lincoln Armchair
Marks and Spencer UK

£360.00

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John Lewis Archie II Armchair, Light Leg
John Lewis Archie II Armchair, Light Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£429.00

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Laura Ashley Beaumaris Armchair, Oak Leg
Laura Ashley Beaumaris Armchair, Oak Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£950.00

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Grayson Armchair Dove Grey - Brushed Gold
Grayson Armchair Dove Grey - Brushed Gold
My-Furniture

£419.99

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Grosvenor Armchair - Navy Blue - Brushed Brass
Grosvenor Armchair - Navy Blue - Brushed Brass
My-Furniture

£449.99

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Pettine Armchair Light Blue
Pettine Armchair Light Blue
QD stores

£139.00

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Bellucci Armchair - Black - Silver Caps
Bellucci Armchair - Black - Silver Caps
My-Furniture

£249.99

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Modern Accent Chair Wooden Armchair with Solid Rubber Wood Armrests
Modern Accent Chair Wooden Armchair with Solid Rubber Wood Armrests
Costway

£175.95

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Upton Armchair
Upton Armchair
The Garden Furniture Centre Ltd

£199.99

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John Lewis Camden Armchair
John Lewis Camden Armchair
John Lewis & Partners

£899.00

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Very Home Willow Fabric Armchair
Very Home Willow Fabric Armchair
very.co.uk

£699.00

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Harrington Armchair, Teal | Barker & Stonehouse
Harrington Armchair, Teal | Barker & Stonehouse
Barker & Stonehouse

£905.00

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Swoon Turin Armchair
Swoon Turin Armchair
John Lewis & Partners

£1,069.00

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Orla Kiely Larch Armchair, Orange | Barker & Stonehouse
Orla Kiely Larch Armchair, Orange | Barker & Stonehouse
Barker & Stonehouse

£1,059.00

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Twain Large Long Armchair Armrest Left, Grey Fabric | Barker & Stonehouse
Twain Large Long Armchair Armrest Left, Grey Fabric | Barker & Stonehouse
Barker & Stonehouse

£2,325.00

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Laura Ashley Beaumaris Armchair, Oak Leg
Laura Ashley Beaumaris Armchair, Oak Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£950.00

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Laura Ashley Beaumaris Armchair, Oak Leg
Laura Ashley Beaumaris Armchair, Oak Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£950.00

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Parker Knoll Mid-Century Button Back Motion Leather Armchair, Dark Leg
Parker Knoll Mid-Century Button Back Motion Leather Armchair, Dark Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,699.00

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Twain Large Long Armchair Armrest Left, Grey Fabric | Barker & Stonehouse
Twain Large Long Armchair Armrest Left, Grey Fabric | Barker & Stonehouse
Barker & Stonehouse

£2,325.00

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Bellucci Armchair - Navy Blue - Brass Caps
Bellucci Armchair - Navy Blue - Brass Caps
My-Furniture

£249.99

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Very Home Holly Fabric Armchair
Very Home Holly Fabric Armchair
very.co.uk

was: £249.00

£125.00

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Harrington Armchair, Grey Fabric | Barker & Stonehouse
Harrington Armchair, Grey Fabric | Barker & Stonehouse
Barker & Stonehouse

£905.00

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Parker Knoll Mid-Century Button Back Motion Leather Armchair, Dark Leg
Parker Knoll Mid-Century Button Back Motion Leather Armchair, Dark Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,699.00

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John Lewis Arlo Leather Armchair, Dark Leg
John Lewis Arlo Leather Armchair, Dark Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£725.00

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Eva Armchair - Mustard
Eva Armchair - Mustard
My-Furniture

£219.99

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John Lewis ANYDAY Scoop Armchair, Light Leg
John Lewis ANYDAY Scoop Armchair, Light Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£299.00

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John Lewis Bergen Leather Armchair, Dark Leg
John Lewis Bergen Leather Armchair, Dark Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£849.00

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John Lewis ANYDAY Scroll II Armchair, Light Leg
John Lewis ANYDAY Scroll II Armchair, Light Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£299.00

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HollyHOME Lazy Chair Relax Lounge Chair with Armrests and Pocket Armchair Leisure Sofa with Modern Fabric and Steel Frame, Grey
HollyHOME Lazy Chair Relax Lounge Chair with Armrests and Pocket Armchair Leisure Sofa with Modern Fabric and Steel Frame, Grey
Amazon.co.uk

£138.99

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Twain Large Long Armchair Armrest Left, Green Fabric | Barker & Stonehouse
Twain Large Long Armchair Armrest Left, Green Fabric | Barker & Stonehouse
Barker & Stonehouse

£2,325.00

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Andrew Martin Bassett Armchair in Cream
Andrew Martin Bassett Armchair in Cream
Olivia's

£575.00

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Swoon Mendel Armchair, Gold Leg
Swoon Mendel Armchair, Gold Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£949.00

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Swyft Model 02 Armchair
Swyft Model 02 Armchair
John Lewis & Partners

£899.00

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John Lewis + Swoon Roche Armchair, Dark Leg
John Lewis + Swoon Roche Armchair, Dark Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£899.00

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John Lewis ANYDAY Eavis Armchair, Dark Leg
John Lewis ANYDAY Eavis Armchair, Dark Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£329.00

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Acacia Armchair, Brown Leather | Barker & Stonehouse
Acacia Armchair, Brown Leather | Barker & Stonehouse
Barker & Stonehouse

£1,039.00

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Orla Kiely Larch Armchair, Neutral | Barker & Stonehouse
Orla Kiely Larch Armchair, Neutral | Barker & Stonehouse
Barker & Stonehouse

£1,059.00

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M&S Jude Armchair - CHR - Dark Teal, Dark Teal,Midnight Navy,Grey,Honey
M&S Jude Armchair - CHR - Dark Teal, Dark Teal,Midnight Navy,Grey,Honey
Marks and Spencer UK

£249.00

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Mid-century Modern Accent Armchair Tufted Linen Club Chair with Extra Pillow-Beige
Mid-century Modern Accent Armchair Tufted Linen Club Chair with Extra Pillow-Beige
Costway

£200.95

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M&S X Swoon Figueroa Armchair
M&S X Swoon Figueroa Armchair
Marks and Spencer UK

£660.00

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More4Homes EATON WING BACK FIRESIDE CHECK FABRIC RECLINER ARMCHAIR SOFA CHAIR RECLINING CINEMA (Grey)
More4Homes EATON WING BACK FIRESIDE CHECK FABRIC RECLINER ARMCHAIR SOFA CHAIR RECLINING CINEMA (Grey)
Amazon.co.uk

£259.99

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Tetrad Harris Tweed Regent Armchair, Brown Leather | Barker & Stonehouse
Tetrad Harris Tweed Regent Armchair, Brown Leather | Barker & Stonehouse
Barker & Stonehouse

£1,989.00

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M&S Ruby Silver Armchair - CHR, Silver
M&S Ruby Silver Armchair - CHR, Silver
Marks and Spencer UK

£299.00

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M&S Copenhagen Armchair
M&S Copenhagen Armchair
Marks and Spencer UK

£560.00

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M&S Erin Armchair
M&S Erin Armchair
Marks and Spencer UK

£660.00

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Jazz Velvet Armchair Dark Blue
Jazz Velvet Armchair Dark Blue
Dunelm

£399.00

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Beatrice Tonal Chenille Armchair Tonal Chenille Clay
Beatrice Tonal Chenille Armchair Tonal Chenille Clay
Dunelm

£369.00

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More4Homes ALTHORPE WING BACK FIRESIDE RECLINER FABRIC BONDED LEATHER OCCASIONAL ARMCHAIR SOFA CHAIR (Brown, Bonded Leather)
More4Homes ALTHORPE WING BACK FIRESIDE RECLINER FABRIC BONDED LEATHER OCCASIONAL ARMCHAIR SOFA CHAIR (Brown, Bonded Leather)
Amazon.co.uk

£259.99

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Monte Faux Suede Power Recliner Armchair Faux Suede Pinecone
Monte Faux Suede Power Recliner Armchair Faux Suede Pinecone
Dunelm

£399.00

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John Lewis + Swoon Keats Armchair, Dark Leg
John Lewis + Swoon Keats Armchair, Dark Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£649.00

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Laura Ashley Gloucester Armchair, Teak Leg
Laura Ashley Gloucester Armchair, Teak Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,000.00

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Laura Ashley Gloucester Armchair, Teak Leg
Laura Ashley Gloucester Armchair, Teak Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,000.00

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Laura Ashley Gloucester Armchair, Teak Leg
Laura Ashley Gloucester Armchair, Teak Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,000.00

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Laura Ashley Gloucester Armchair, Teak Leg
Laura Ashley Gloucester Armchair, Teak Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£950.00

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Meteor Lounge Armchair
Meteor Lounge Armchair
The Garden Furniture Centre Ltd

£699.99

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Mid-century Modern Accent Armchair Tufted Linen Club Chair with Extra Pillow-Gray
Mid-century Modern Accent Armchair Tufted Linen Club Chair with Extra Pillow-Gray
Costway

£200.95

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Richmond Interiors Merrol Fusion Armchair in Cream
Richmond Interiors Merrol Fusion Armchair in Cream
Olivia's

£953.00

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Laura Ashley Lynden Armchair, Oak Leg
Laura Ashley Lynden Armchair, Oak Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£800.00

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Beatrice Luna Fabric Power Recliner Armchair, Natural Natural
Beatrice Luna Fabric Power Recliner Armchair, Natural Natural
Dunelm

£429.00

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Roxy Armchair Grey
Roxy Armchair Grey
Dunelm

£379.00

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More4Homes EATON WING BACK FIRESIDE CHECK FABRIC RECLINER ARMCHAIR SOFA CHAIR RECLINING CINEMA (Red)
More4Homes EATON WING BACK FIRESIDE CHECK FABRIC RECLINER ARMCHAIR SOFA CHAIR RECLINING CINEMA (Red)
Amazon.co.uk

£259.99

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M&S Abbey Armchair
M&S Abbey Armchair
Marks and Spencer UK

£560.00

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Morello Armchair Grey
Morello Armchair Grey
Dunelm

£799.00

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Meyer Tonal Weave Armchair Beige
Meyer Tonal Weave Armchair Beige
Dunelm

£499.00

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Darwin Armchair Pink
Darwin Armchair Pink
Dunelm

£949.00

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Oxbridge Wing Armchair Oak Faux Leather Armrests Natural
Oxbridge Wing Armchair Oak Faux Leather Armrests Natural
QD stores

£1,249.00

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Oxford Fabric Armchair - Fsc&Reg; Certified
Oxford Fabric Armchair - Fsc&Reg; Certified
very.co.uk

was: £599.00

£499.00

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Very Home Salvador Fabric Armchair - Fsc&Reg; Certified
Very Home Salvador Fabric Armchair - Fsc&Reg; Certified
very.co.uk

£599.00

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Beatrice Matte Velvet Armchair Green
Beatrice Matte Velvet Armchair Green
Dunelm

£369.00

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Oswald Grey Herringbone Wingback Armchair Grey
Oswald Grey Herringbone Wingback Armchair Grey
Dunelm

£299.00

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Salisbury Armchair Beige
Salisbury Armchair Beige
Dunelm

£849.00

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Oakland Soft Faux Leather Armchair Beige
Oakland Soft Faux Leather Armchair Beige
Dunelm

£599.00

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Very Home Paulo Fabric Armchair - Grey - Fsc&Reg; Certified
Very Home Paulo Fabric Armchair - Grey - Fsc&Reg; Certified
very.co.uk

was: £499.00

£399.00

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Provo Upholstered Velvet Armchair In Rose
Provo Upholstered Velvet Armchair In Rose
Furniture in Fashion

was: £485.95

£269.95

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Very Home Pasha Armchair
Very Home Pasha Armchair
very.co.uk

was: £949.00

£469.00

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Oswald Check Armchair Terracotta Terracotta
Oswald Check Armchair Terracotta Terracotta
Dunelm

was: £259.00

£207.20

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Very Home Versailles Fabric Armchair - Beige - Fsc&Reg; Certified
Very Home Versailles Fabric Armchair - Beige - Fsc&Reg; Certified
very.co.uk

£599.00

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Fiji Armchair
Fiji Armchair
The Garden Furniture Centre Ltd

£699.99

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Andrew Martin Greyhound Armchair Glacier Storm
Andrew Martin Greyhound Armchair Glacier Storm
Olivia's

£550.00

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Meteor London Dining Armchair
Meteor London Dining Armchair
The Garden Furniture Centre Ltd

£399.99

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Giausar Upholstered Fabric Armchair In Mink
Giausar Upholstered Fabric Armchair In Mink
Furniture in Fashion

was: £989.95

£549.95

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Rosa Soft Chenille Armchair Navy Blue
Rosa Soft Chenille Armchair Navy Blue
Dunelm

£449.00

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Gallery Interiors Osborne Vintage Brown Armchair
Gallery Interiors Osborne Vintage Brown Armchair
Olivia's

was: £1,625.00

£1,071.00

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Olivia's Athena Armchair
Olivia's Athena Armchair
Olivia's

£525.00

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Andrew Martin Greyhound Armchair Nile Stone
Andrew Martin Greyhound Armchair Nile Stone
Olivia's

£550.00

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TA Studio Ardmore Armchair Morgan Dove
TA Studio Ardmore Armchair Morgan Dove
Olivia's

£2,291.00

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Very Home Caprera Fabric Armchair
Very Home Caprera Fabric Armchair
very.co.uk

was: £1,099.00

£849.00

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Eichholtz Burbury Armchair White
Eichholtz Burbury Armchair White
Olivia's

£2,195.00

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Lagos Velvet Button Tufted Armchair In Grey
Lagos Velvet Button Tufted Armchair In Grey
Furniture in Fashion

was: £503.95

£279.95

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Lagos Velvet Scalloped Armchair In Dusky Pink
Lagos Velvet Scalloped Armchair In Dusky Pink
Furniture in Fashion

was: £665.95

£369.95

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Very Home Vantage Italian Leather Armchair - Fsc&Reg; Certified
Very Home Vantage Italian Leather Armchair - Fsc&Reg; Certified
very.co.uk

was: £849.00

£599.00

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Lagos Velvet Scalloped Armchair In Grey With Black Legs
Lagos Velvet Scalloped Armchair In Grey With Black Legs
Furniture in Fashion

was: £539.95

£299.95

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Nellie Leather Fixed Armchair In Tan
Nellie Leather Fixed Armchair In Tan
Furniture in Fashion

was: £1,475.95

£819.95

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Hiltraud Fabric Armchair In Plush Teal
Hiltraud Fabric Armchair In Plush Teal
Furniture in Fashion

was: £827.95

£459.95

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Mills Malta Plush Velour Fabric Armchair In Emerald
Mills Malta Plush Velour Fabric Armchair In Emerald
Furniture in Fashion

£1,119.95

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John Lewis + Swoon Enville Occasional Armchair
John Lewis + Swoon Enville Occasional Armchair
John Lewis & Partners

£749.00

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Alice Armchair - Blush Pink
Alice Armchair - Blush Pink
My-Furniture

£529.99

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John Lewis Bergen Leather Armchair, Dark Leg
John Lewis Bergen Leather Armchair, Dark Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£849.00

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Albion Luxury Faux Leather Manual Recliner Armchair
Albion Luxury Faux Leather Manual Recliner Armchair
very.co.uk

was: £499.00

£419.00

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Laterna Armchair - Aegean Blue
Laterna Armchair - Aegean Blue
My-Furniture

£284.99

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John Lewis + Swoon Enville Occasional Armchair
John Lewis + Swoon Enville Occasional Armchair
John Lewis & Partners

£749.00

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John Lewis + Swoon Enville Occasional Armchair
John Lewis + Swoon Enville Occasional Armchair
John Lewis & Partners

£749.00

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Laterna Armchair - Light Grey
Laterna Armchair - Light Grey
My-Furniture

£284.99

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John Lewis + Swoon Enville Occasional Armchair
John Lewis + Swoon Enville Occasional Armchair
John Lewis & Partners

£749.00

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Alexa Fabric And Faux Leather Armchair - Fsc&Reg; Certified
Alexa Fabric And Faux Leather Armchair - Fsc&Reg; Certified
very.co.uk

£499.00

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John Lewis Thomas Leather Wing Chair, Dark Leg
John Lewis Thomas Leather Wing Chair, Dark Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,029.00

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Very Home Hampshire Italian Leather Armchair
Very Home Hampshire Italian Leather Armchair
very.co.uk

was: £649.00

£514.00

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Darwin Snuggle Chair Brown
Darwin Snuggle Chair Brown
Dunelm

£949.00

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Canterbury Snuggle Chair Beige
Canterbury Snuggle Chair Beige
Dunelm

£1,149.00

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John Lewis Bergen Armchair
John Lewis Bergen Armchair
John Lewis & Partners

£849.00

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Leighton Leather/Faux Leather Power Recliner Armchair - Black
Leighton Leather/Faux Leather Power Recliner Armchair - Black
very.co.uk

was: £849.00

£749.00

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Canterbury Snuggle Chair Green
Canterbury Snuggle Chair Green
Dunelm

£1,149.00

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Very Home Perth Fabric Armchair - Charcoal
Very Home Perth Fabric Armchair - Charcoal
very.co.uk

was: £949.00

£409.00

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Parker Knoll Oberon Armchair
Parker Knoll Oberon Armchair
John Lewis & Partners

£1,349.00

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Very Home Hopton Fabric Armchair - Navy
Very Home Hopton Fabric Armchair - Navy
very.co.uk

£649.00

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Hilton Armchair - Fsc&Reg; Certified
Hilton Armchair - Fsc&Reg; Certified
very.co.uk

was: £499.00

£429.00

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Occasional Chairs

Buying an occasional chair not only provides extra seating, but it can also be used as an accent piece in a room. These stand-alone chairs can draw the eye with bold designs or blend nicely with keyed-down versions of existing furniture sets. They can be used in living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms and conservatories. Extra seating has come a long way from cheap folding chairs. You can now buy quality compact armchairs in a wide variety of designs to suit the mood of any room.

Leather Armchairs

The natural warmth of leather and its unique markings that enhance its beauty is a popular choices for many. Leather was once considered a luxury, but nowadays, new techniques have seen the production of more affordable options. Customers buying chairs made from real leather can benefit from the quality and natural finish of the product. Best of all, with the right care and attention, leather furniture should last a lifetime. There are plain styles and traditional choices with studded arms and button-backs. A leather occasional chair covered in a rich shade of brown or black gives a vintage appearance and adds elegance to a room.

Fabric Armchairs

Fabric upholstery offers a bigger range of colour options and choices of fibre mixes and textures. Upholstery swatch services are also available from many stores helping you choose the best colour and material. Fabric armchairs and occasional chairs can be bright and cheery in plain, pattern or floral. Modern styles with a contemporary twist and smart traditional armchairs with quality finishes can be found. There are love seats and snuggler chairs in unique styles of upholstered leather and fabric for wider seats and roomy chairs.

Author Debra Binns
Curated by Debra Binns

Debra Binns is the co-founder of www.myloveseat.co.uk. Debra has been creating and sharing relevant content about home and fashion since 2009, helping customers navigate and select from the vast range of both homeware and fashion available from high street and online stores.

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