Armchairs

A cosy armchair complete with a footstool for the lounge area or an ergonomic office chair – whatever the style, the essence of an armchair comes down to one word: comfort. A designer armchair is an exceptional piece that stands apart from more understated models thanks to its distinctive look, its original armrests, its rare materials and its sometimes surprising base. Our extensive range of chairs and comfortable designer armchairs awaits your visit in these pages: in a modern living room paired with a designer sofa and beautiful cushions, or even to furnish your garden lounge, they will always be the favourite spot for relaxing in comfort, reading or daydreaming.

Designer sofas and armchairs lend a touch of character to your interior. A designer armchair can take on very different guises: a Scandinavian armchair brings a contemporary, timeless feel to the room, while a vintage-style black leather armchair adds a more retro note to your home. Whether you choose a buttoned Chesterfield-style leather armchair, a small on-trend rattan armchair or a solid wood armchair to furnish your home, you can be sure it won’t go unnoticed! Stand out by putting your trust in the designers behind leading brands such as Muuto, Normann Copenhagen, House Doctor, 366 Concept, Bloomingville…

To choose the right armchair with an original design, the key is to make sure it blends into the interior of your flat, loft or house. Scandinavian, minimalist or baroque in style, it can be matched with a side table, a TV unit, a pouf or any other piece of designer furniture in your space. The shape, the seat height and the colour of the armchair will also be decisive in your final choice. Velvet armchairs offer a plush seat while creating a relaxed, cocooning atmosphere. Take the retro pink velvet armchair from the Loafer collection by &tradition: this iconic piece, created for lovers of beautiful, exceptional things, generates a sense of intimacy and invites deep relaxation. Its retro style and clean lines will suit all your living spaces. A leather rocking chair or a grey fabric rocker, meanwhile, offers a gentle rocking motion that delivers optimum comfort to its owner.

The creators of luxury armchairs favour construction methods that offer users lasting comfort. Some manufacturers use cold-moulded polyurethane foam padding which, unlike traditional padding, gives the product greater durability and guarantees consistency of shape and seating. Manufacturers sometimes guarantee the frames of their upholstered designer furniture for many years! Memory foams, for their part, mould to the shape of the body using the warmth it gives off, for a comfortable, personalised seat. Polyester foam is the most common and provides genuine seating comfort and softness, although it may wear more quickly than other materials.

The coverings used are also worth considering: the noblest material remains leather, which comes in many varieties. Calf leather with its fine grain lends suppleness to the armchair, while buffalo leather is a robust, hard-wearing material with a pronounced grain. Fabric coverings are also widely used: their aesthetic advantage lies in the variety of patterns and colours available. Available in shades of anthracite grey, teal blue and even deep purple, velvet is another material of choice for covering your designer chair: beyond its soft, silky feel, it will bring a hushed, welcoming atmosphere to your home.