7 Best Occasional Chairs

Pull up a chair and join us as we celebrate the beauty and sophistication of sumptuous occasional chairs. A simple chair can transform the ambiance of a room and add a complementary or contrasting splash of colour in any interior setting.

Large or small, upholstered or natural, classic or contemporary; we are taking a look at the 7 best occasional chairs that will create a chic and unique focal point in your interior.

1. Contemporary

Contemporary occasional chairs are a fun and unique seating option that come in a vast range of shapes and sizes. From bright and vibrant colours to sleek and slimline designs more and more people are opting for statement seating choices that add a splash of style to any social space.  Our innovative Phantom clear wingback chair is a chic and modern armchair that creates the illusion of 'invisibility' that looks great in any stylish, minimal space.

2. Traditional

Traditional occasional chairs and armchairs have been a prominent feature in homes for several centuries. Their strong and enveloping structure make them the perfect addition to any sitting room or library area. Their classic wooden frames and luxuriously upholstered seats provide a soft and sumptuous ambiance in your home. The French Chateau Linen Library Chair features a crisp, white carved exterior and soft grey linen fabric that will compliment a wide range of interior styles.

3. Hanging Chairs

If you love all things retro and vintage then fun and funky hanging chairs will make a fabulous addition to your interior space. These innovative designs are fashionable and functional and create a comfortable reclined area to read a book, take a nap or listen to your music. This light and airy style of chair works particularly well in a conservatory, bedroom or even in an outdoor summer house for a splash of quirky interior style.

4. Rocking Chairs

Stylish Rocker chairs are an ever popular choice for nursing mums and looks beautifully elegant in a children's bedroom, playroom or nursery. With a sumptuous padded seat and curved wooden frame this traditional style can be upholstered in a vast range of neutral, coloured and patterned fabrics to create a custom design that befits your interior decor and style.

5. Leather

Slick and sexy leather chairs have become increasingly popular over the last few years due to their stylish versatility and hard wearing nature. Whether you opt for crisp and bright white leather, colour popping neon hues or traditional and sophisticated black, leather chairs are comfortable and complimentary for a wide range of interiors. Ideal for living areas, offices and bedrooms, this wipe clean material will stay looking fresh and crisp for many many years.

6. Wood

The natural beauty and organic tones of wooden occasional chairs create a warm and cosy ambiance in a wide range of interior settings. From dark and lustrous hardwood designs to crisp and illuminating solid oak, wooden chairs are a simple and versatile addition to any home that can be accessorised using complimentary or contrasting cushions for added textural aesthetics.

7. Upholstered

Upholstered chairs provide a multitude of interior styling options and allow you to create a matching palette to your interior decor or can provide a bright and contrasting colour or pattern that will make a statement centrepiece in your home.

Traditional linens, satin and cotton are versatile and easy to style whilst florals, baroque prints and geometric patterns create a visual area of interest against a neutral backdrop. For a fun and contemporary take on upholstery you can opt for candy stripes, pop art or comic book prints that look great in bedrooms and children's rooms for a unique and quirky style