Musical Chairs

Seating is an important part of any room, not only does it need to be stylish but it needs to be practical too, and when it comes to choosing your perfect seat there are lots of decisions to be made. Choosing chairs and armchairs is something that you can afford to have a bit more fun with as they’re not as big a purchase as say a sofa, they’re a great way to create an impact and get a little wild with style. I’ve picked out some absolute stunners that are around at the moment to share with you.

This saloon chair from Abigail Ahern is perfect for recreating that retro glamourous seventies style. You can imagine finding the piece in a hidden den or a darkened nightclub. The quilted leather combined with the metal barrel structure is something that can work with more retro interiors and contemporary. The chair can be dressed up or down depending on your style, but also looks great on its own.

‘Saloon Barrel Chair’ from Abigail Ahern

For a comfy, industrial type chair, to work with an contemporary setting, or perhaps be the standout piece in a more neutral room, this armchair by Andrew Martin is a unique find. The design takes influence from the model an old Spitfire airplane, with the leather backing on the chair resembling the panelling of the plane. This unusual design is great if you want to make an impact, especially if you need chairs for a space where you see the back of the chair first when first entering a room.

‘Harrow Spitfire Armchair’ from Andrew Martin

When it comes to antiques, one of my favourite things to buy are one off chairs, not to place around a dining room table, but for places like the hallway or a study or bedroom. They are perfect for injecting a little bit of character and determining a style or atmosphere of a room. The great thing about vintage styles is that there are so many, from mid-century to Georgian. If you’re looking for a high quality unique antiques to buy, Retrouvius is a great place to start. This carver chair is a stylish and sturdy design, all its missing is a comfy seat cushion. It would fit into a traditionally styled bedroom with ease and has the perfect capacity to become that bedroom chair we all pile up our clothes on!

‘Single Modified Carver Chair’ from Retrouvius

Kitting out a dining table with a new set of chairs is a great way to update a dining area. My family have had the same solid wood table for years and years, and while that stand the test of time, every few years we tend to change up our chairs, to keep the room looking fresh. These wood and wicker chairs from Puji are super stylish, they’ll work seamlessly in a contemporary interior, and can be easily worked into all sorts of other schemes. The curved back detailing gives the design an individual, slightly retro style that will give your dining area a whole load of appeal.

‘Mindi Wood and Wicker Chair’ from Puji

An equally stunning design from Julian Chichester, this Bobbin Carver Chair has a fantastic, glamourous bohemian vibe to it, perfect for dressing up or down. The design would look great as a set, or heading up either end of a dining room table.

‘Bobbin Carver Chair’ from Julian Chichester

When it’s time to curl up with a good book, there are two key aspects to take care of, one to make sure you have a decent novel in your hands and two to make sure you have the perfect chair to sit in for hours at a time. Finding a good reading chair is often a tad harder than finding a good book, but once you’ve found one you’ll feel like you’ve hit the jackpot. This goathide and teak armchair from Rockett St George is gorgeous! Hides are all the rage right now, but also have a vintage, cool feel about them as well, making them both on trend and an instant classic.

‘Goathide and Teak Armchair’ from Rockett St George

The sculptural design of this rustic Rattan chair from Graham & Green looks great for getting snug in, with the deep seat and curved winged edges, you can already imagine curling up in there.

‘Rattan Wing Chair’ from Graham & Green

There’s something super cool about these ultra-contemporary Berlin chairs from Tom Faulkner. The leather and steel combination holds a masculine tone without being too overbearing or stereotypical. They’d make a great choice if you’re looking for some occasional chairs to work into a modern interior scheme.

‘Berlin Chair’ from Tom Faulkner

For something with a rustic, bohemian spirit, this dusty rose chair from Puji is superb for adding a little extra to a light-hearted, feminine room. It’ll make a wonderful dressing chair or to add into the décor of a bathroom.

‘Olivia Rattan & Mindi Upholstered Tub Chair’ from Puji

With so much choice out there, you’ll be filling your home to the brim with all the wonderful chairs you find!