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24 of the best dining, reading and garden chairs on the high street, from just £39 – selected by an interiors editor

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THE CLUB CHAIR

For those who love to stand out – when sitting down 

Tilt, £1,199, johnlewis.com. H98.5 x W69.5 x D91cm; leather, wood and steel. Also available in cream bouclé

Wall and floor painted in Douter, £79 and platform in Etruscan Red, £79 for 2.5 litres, farrow-ball.com

If you have poor posture, rejoice – this firm seat will make all the difference

Harriette, £199, marksandspencer.com

H90 x W70 x D76cm; chenille and wood. Also available in blue, natural and grey

High arms and a curved back combine to create the perfect snooze station

Valentin, £895, grahamandgreen.co.uk

H92 x W66 x D80cm; velvet, cotton and mango wood

The perfect accompaniment to your evening wind down. And breathe

Alice, £1,299, cotswoldco.com

H101 x W82 x D88cm; velvet and wood. Also available in over ten other colours

The extra-high back gives great neck support while also making a style statement. Win-win

Callie, £230, habitat.co.uk

H107 x W73 x D96cm; polyester and wood. Also available in ten other colours

A swivel base makes this the new WFH chair

Artisan, £1,299, sofology.co.uk

H100 x W90 x D98cm; leather and metal. Also available in seven other colours

The ideal chair for channelling your inner Gatsby. Fringed attire optional

Carlo, £919, westelm.co.uk

H86 x W71 x D76cm; chenille and pine. Also available in 12 other colours

 

THE GARDEN CHAIR

Not just perfect for sinking into, these seats are shower-proof, too. a must for British weather! 

Samaya outdoor armchair, £749, made.com (from April). H81 x W117 x D98cm; polyester and steel. Also available in grey and white bouclé

Wall and floor painted in Marmelo, £79 and platform in Etruscan Red, £79 for 2.5 litres, farrow-ball.com

The soft seat makes this the ideal spot for an outdoor snooze. It even has an adjustable recline 

Marcy, £149, johnlewis.com

H84 x W65 x D94cm; polyester and steel. Also available in green and greige

This all-weather chair is made from recycled materials, so you can treat yourself guilt-free 

Sorrento, £499, westelm.co.uk

H75 x W74 x D83cm; wicker and metal

A classic garden seat that you can dress up with a statement cushion or throw

NÄMMARÖ, £130, ikea.com

H75 x W69 x D78cm; polyester and acacia

Fun and affordable. This ticks the boxes 

GINGHAM, £39, direct.asda.com

H72 x W58 x D88cm; polyester and steel

 

THE DINING CHAIR

Step up to the style plate with these statement picks 

Eindhoven dining chairs, £349 each, westelm.com.

H80 x W48 x D55cm; leather, cord and walnut

A lick of vibrant paint gives this countrycore style contemporary edge

Alder, £259 for two, Nina Campbell, next.co.uk

H86 x W46 x D51.5cm; seagrass and rubberwood. Also available in navy and dark brown

A welcome alternative to cream bouclé. Oh, and at just 46cm wide, it’s space-savvy, too

Pip, £595, theconranshop.com

H78 x W46 x D53cm; bouclé and walnut. Also available in sage, cream and a lighter wood

I’m partial to a design-led scallop, especially one that also provides good back support 

Jennie, £595, oka.com

H90 x W47 x D44cm; linen and oak

For those who love design but lack room, this fold-up chair is for you

Rattan, £495.95, rockettstgeorge.co.uk

H80 x W53 x D53cm; rattan and wood

 

THE READING CHAIR

Comfy, roomy and elegant – just add a good book

Chair, £299, hm.com. H69 x W98 x D76cm; bouclé and metal. 

Bold without being overpowering, this is my favourite standout chair on the high street

Maxton, £525, made.com

H85 x W92 x D89cm; polyester and wood. Also available in ochre yellow, forest green, grey and off-white bouclé

If there is one new-season chair that channels quiet luxury, this is it

Dempsey, £299, marksandspencer.com

H79 x W75 x D85cm; velvet and oak. Also available in mink and natural

Stripes in this summer’s ‘it’ colour pistachio – nab it while you can

Zoe, £299, dunelm.com

H89 x W96 x D92cm; cotton/polyester, rubberwood and plywood. Also available in navy

I love a modern take on a design classic. And this rocker is no exception

LOHA, £695, oliverbonas.com

H72 x W66 x D71cm; velvet, rattan and rubberwood. Also available in cream bouclé

This mid-century-modern frame is one for the design conscious

Karla, £869, swooneditions.com

H75 x W72 x D90cm; velvet and oak. Also available in over 50 other shades

 

Win a pair of John Lewis x Sanderson armchairs worth £1,199 each

To celebrate YOU’s Interiors Special, we’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win two Barley Mow armchairs by John Lewis, upholstered in an exclusive version of Sanderson’s Newnham Courtney fabric. This is John Lewis’s first collaboration with Sanderson, one of Britain’s most iconic design houses and fellow royal warrant holder. The joint collection, which launches instore and online on 20 March, reimagines Sanderson’s classic prints across a range of furniture, lighting, bedding, ready-made curtains, wallpaper, plus outdoor and home accessories.

Enter now at mailplus.co.uk/chair

The competition closes at 23.59 on Sunday 23 March 2025. Online access required; 18+. For full terms and conditions go to mailplus.co.uk/chair

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24 of the best dining, reading and garden chairs on the high street, from just £39 - selected by an interiors editor


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