17 Best Armchairs: The Best Armchair To Buy Now

With a vast range of sofas out there, as well as bold and bright statement chairs, it can be easy to forget that an armchair is as great an addition to your home as any. A cosy seat for one has relaxation written all over it, so making sure you purchase the best armchair is imperative if alone time snuggled up with a throw blanket and a good book is your kind of thing.

A trusty armchair (upholstered, leather or wood) is a welcoming shelter on a freezing cold day, a place to reside in a spot of sun and somewhere peaceful come the evening - no living room is complete without one. Pour yourself a glass of red from your favourite alcohol delivery service and unwind; that’s what armchairs are there for.

While matching three-piece suites will always be around, gone are the days when everything had to coordinate. Buying a separate armchair grants permission to go off-piste and make a statement that both complements and clashes with your existing furniture. It allows you to show your personality a bit - after all, this will be your chair.

What is the most comfortable armchair?

Obviously how an armchair looks is the first thing you’ll pay attention to when it comes to picking one. However, perhaps the most important factor in choosing the best armchair is how comfortable it is. Everyone’s opinions are different, but it’s all well and good having an aesthetically pleasing armchair until it’s uncomfortable when you actually use it. If posture is your main concern, look to high-back armchairs such as this West Elm leather Ryder armchair, or this Ambrose design from Graham and Green.

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