Bespoke vs Off-the-Shelf Armchairs: Which Is Right for You?
Chair GuidesBespoke vs Off-the-Shelf Armchairs: Which Is Right for You?
Choosing between a bespoke armchair and one off the shelf comes down to how much the fabric, the fit and the finish matter to you, and how soon you need the chair. What “bespoke” means here At Occasional Chairs, bespoke means made to order. You choose a chair from our range of designs and the […]
Read article →How Long Does a Bespoke Armchair Take to Make?
Chair GuidesHow Long Does a Bespoke Armchair Take to Make?
A bespoke armchair from Occasional Chairs takes around 10–12 weeks from order to delivery. That is longer than buying from stock, because your chair does not exist until you order it. What happens during those 10–12 weeks? You choose your chair and fabric. Browse the chair gallery and order free fabric samples so you can […]
Read article →How Much Does a Bespoke Armchair Cost?
Chair GuidesHow Much Does a Bespoke Armchair Cost?
A bespoke, made-to-order armchair from Occasional Chairs starts from £980. Across our range, prices run from £980 to around £3,200, depending on the chair you choose and the fabric you put on it. Every chair has a starting price, and it rises with the fabric: a pricier designer fabric can add £1,000 or more to […]
Read article →How Bespoke Ordering Works
How Bespoke Ordering Works
Fabric. Legs. Build. Yours. Every chair we make starts the same way: with you. No showroom shelf, no take it or leave it upholstery — just a chair built to your choices, from the ground up. Here’s what that actually looks like, step by step. Step 1 — Choose Your Chair Start with the shape. […]
Read article →Bouclé vs Velvet for an Armchair — Which Should You Choose?
Bouclé vs Velvet for an Armchair — Which Should You Choose?
Bouclé and velvet are currently two of the most popular upholstery choices for occasional chairs — and they couldn’t be more different in character. This guide compares the two fabrics honestly so you can make the right decision for your home. What is bouclé? Bouclé (from the French for “curled”) is a looped, textural fabric […]
Read article →How to Style a Statement Armchair — Interior Design Guide
How to Style a Statement Armchair — Interior Design Guide
A well-chosen occasional chair can define the character of an entire room. It is one of the few pieces of furniture where you can be genuinely bold — with colour, with pattern, with fabric — without the commitment of a sofa. This guide covers everything from placement to fabric choice to room-by-room styling advice. The […]
Read article →What Is an Occasional Chair? — Types, Styles & How to Choose
What Is an Occasional Chair? — Types, Styles & How to Choose
The term “occasional chair” refers to a single upholstered seat — as distinct from a sofa or a dining chair — that is used as needed rather than as part of a fixed seating arrangement. In practice, occasional chairs have become anything but occasional: they are often the most characterful and carefully chosen piece of […]
Read article →How to Clean a Velvet Armchair — Care & Maintenance Guide
How to Clean a Velvet Armchair — Care & Maintenance Guide
Velvet is one of the most beautiful upholstery fabrics — and one of the most misunderstood when it comes to care. Many people are nervous about cleaning velvet, but with the right approach it is straightforward to keep a velvet armchair looking beautiful for decades. First: know your velvet Not all velvet is the same. […]
Read article →How to Choose Fabric for an Armchair — A Complete Guide
How to Choose Fabric for an Armchair — A Complete Guide
Choosing the right fabric is the most important decision you make when ordering a bespoke armchair. Get it right and you have a piece that looks beautiful for decades. Get it wrong and even the most perfectly made chair can feel like a mistake the moment it arrives. This guide covers everything you need to […]
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