The Ten Best Armchairs

2. Saw it First - £705
Designed by Eero Aarnio in 1966, this groovy seat is a design classic. This high quality reproduction is an excellent investment for retro furniture fans.
www.sawitfirst.co.uk;
01625 876 879

3. Debenhams - £399
Haute couture chairs are all very well but sometimes a big, squashy seat is what you need. With solid wood framing and removable covers this job is hard-wearing and truly comfortable.
www.debenhams.com;
0844 561 6161 

4. Tom Price - Price on application
Want a bespoke armchair that’s also a work of art? Designer Tom Price is your man. While some of his custom made seats are a bit bizarre, the Niptuc, is a more restrained choice.
www.tom-price.com;
0781 572 0922 

5. Mojo Interiors - £599
Quaint it’s not, but if your lounge is crying out for a statement armchair then take a look at this bold leather one. It pays homage to modernist Florence Knoll and to classic Chesterfields.
www.mojointeriors.co.uk;
0845 370 1711 

6. Barker and Stonehouse - £249
Traditional but not stuffy, here’s a button-backed armchair that would look good in any domestic setting. It’s upholstered in luxurious velvet.
www.barkerandstonehouse.co.uk;
0797 147 8958

7. Sofar Sonear - £2,600
It’s silky and seductive and fit for a boudoir. Available from this stylish Italian company, it is a refreshing take on a classic and is upholstered in beautiful champagne and black.
www.sofarsonear.com

8. Darlings of Chelsea - £850
The Orbit armchair is living proof that recliners don’t have to be hideous and that florals can be funky. Not only does it recline, it swivels and rocks, too.
www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk;
020-7371 5745

9. Maison Du Monde - £243
Based on an 18th-century French design, this elegant chair is comfortable and classy. Made from solid oak, its secret is a perfect cushion filled with a mix of half feather and half polyester.
uk.maisonsdumonde.com 

10. SCP - From £1,270
A one-time personal design assistant to Sir Terence Conran, Russell Pinch has an excellent pedigree. His “Elsie” reading chair has a hint of the Fifties about it. Compact and comfortable.
www.scp.co.uk;