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Armchairs for reading, lounging and living rooms
An armchair is a promise of an hour to yourself. Ours are made in our own factory in Sweden, on a welded steel or solid oak frame, with a low, deep seat and a full-height back cushion for reading and lounging. Every armchair arrives assembled, is rated for 200 kg and carries a 10-year warranty.
Our promises
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Made in Sweden
Made in our own factory in Sweden.
Every armchair is made in our own factory in Sweden: steel frames are welded and powder-coated, oak frames are machined and lacquered, and cushions are filled and covered by hand.
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10-year warranty
Covered for 10 years.
Every armchair is covered by our 10-year warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship, in normal home use.
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Delivered assembled
No tools, no flat pack.
Your armchair arrives assembled.
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Samples
Feel the fabric before you choose.
Vegan leather, velvet and bouclé look and feel different in every room.
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4 armchairsCompare
Two armchairs. Measured side by side.
Measured data for both armchairs, so the choice comes down to your counter and your room.
| Kent Armchairfrom 9.395 kr Shop Kent | Einar Armchairfrom 15.795 kr Shop Einar | |
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| Both armchairs are rated for 200 kg. Both are made in our own factory in Sweden. | ||
| Frame | Welded steel | Solid oak |
| Cushions | Seat and full-height back cushion | Seat and full-height back cushion |
| Width | 67 cm | 71 cm |
| Depth | 82 cm | 81 cm |
| Height | 70 cm | 70 cm |
| Seat height | 38 cm | 38 cm |
| Armrest height | 49 cm | 49 cm |
| Seat depth | 53 cm | 53 cm |
| Tested to | EN 16139 level 2 | |
Einar is solid FSC-certified oak; Kent's welded steel frame is tested by RISE, Sweden, to EN 16139 level 2.
Guides and answers
In-depth guides, one question each, and quick answers to the most common questions.
- Armchair Dimensions: What Size Armchair Do You Need?Usually 65 to 85 cm wide, with a seat 35 to 45 cm high.
- What Makes an Armchair Comfortable? Seat, Back and CushionsA low, deep seat, a back to the shoulders and cushions that stay firm.
- The Best Reading Chair: What to Look For and How to Set Up a Reading CornerA deep seat, a back to the shoulders, light over the shoulder and a side table at arm height.
- Armchairs for Small Living Rooms: Sizes, Shapes and LayoutsUnder about 75 cm wide, with an open frame and visible legs.
- Lounge Chair: How Low, How Deep, and When It Beats an ArmchairLower and deeper than an armchair: a seat 35 to 45 cm high and 50 to 55 cm deep.
- Small Living Room Layout: Armchairs, a Nest of Tables and Floor SpaceRoutes first, then one seating group, the armchair facing the sofa.
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Materials & style
- Best Fabric for an Armchair: Bouclé, Velvet or Vegan Leather?Bouclé for warmth and pets, velvet for richness, vegan leather for easy cleaning.
- Oak or Steel Armchair: Which Frame Is Right for You?Oak for warmth and grain, black steel for a slim line; same seat, same 200 kg rating.
- How to Choose a Quality Armchair That LastsSolid frame, replaceable cushions, rated fabric, a stated load rating and a long warranty.
- How to Clean an Armchair: Bouclé, Velvet and Vegan LeatherVacuum weekly, blot spills, dab with mild soap and never scrub.
- Reupholster an Armchair or Replace the Cushions: What Makes Sense?Keep a sound frame; replace loose cushions, reupholster fixed ones.
- How to Choose an Armchair for Your Living RoomDecide the use, check the space, then choose fabric and frame.
- What Is an Accent Chair? Armchair, Accent and Lounge Chairs ExplainedArmchair is a shape, accent chair a role, lounge chair a low, deep seat for relaxing.
- Where to Put an Armchair in Your Living RoomAngle it to the sofa, 40 to 45 cm from the coffee table.
- Should an Armchair Match the Sofa? Colours and Combinations That WorkIt need not match: share one colour, tone or material and change the rest.
- Two Armchairs or a Sofa? How to Plan a Seating Area With ArmchairsTwo Kent armchairs take 144 to 164 cm side by side, gap included, less than a typical three-seat sofa, and rearrange easily.
- Scandinavian Armchairs: What Defines the Style and How to ChooseSolid oak or slim black steel, simple lines and comfort built into the shape.
- Accent Chair Colours: Which Colour Chair Goes With a Grey, Beige or Brown Sofa?Ivory or greige beside grey or brown, black or dark wood beside beige.
- Bedroom Armchair: How to Choose a Chair for the Bedroom CornerA corner by the window, 60 cm of floor in front, and a soft, deep seat.
- How to Furnish a Living Room Around Your Sofa: Armchairs, Tables and LightArmchairs angled in, a coffee table two thirds of the sofa's length, a side table at the arm.
- Mid-Century Modern vs Scandinavian Furniture: The Difference and How to Mix ThemMid-century is a period of teak and curves; Scandinavian a living tradition of oak and calm lines.
7 questions
Frequently asked questions
What is a good seat height for an armchair?
For reading and lounging, a low seat of around 38 cm with a deep seat, so you sink back with your feet flat on the floor. Both Kent and Einar have a 38 cm seat and 53 cm of seat depth.
How big is an armchair?
Ours are 67 cm (Kent) or 71 cm (Einar) wide, 81 to 82 cm deep and 70 cm high.
Which fabric is best for an armchair?
Vegan leather for easy cleaning (300,000 Martindale rubs), velvet for softness (130,000) and bouclé for texture (50,000, tested for pet claws).
Oak or steel armchair?
Oak for warmth: Einar is solid FSC-certified oak. Steel for a slimmer, graphic look: Kent is welded steel, tested to EN 16139 level 2.
Can the cushions be replaced?
Yes. We do not re-cover armchairs, but cushions can be ordered separately through customer service.
Are your armchairs good for people who find it hard to get up?
They are built low and deep for lounging, so they are not the easiest to rise from. A higher dining chair with armrests is the better choice for that.
Do the armchairs arrive assembled?
Yes. Both arrive assembled and ready to sit in.
Find your armchair
Which armchair suits your room?
Two questions to the armchair that fits how you will use it.
What is it mostly for?
Prefer to measure yourself? Read the dimensions guideBefore you choose
Five things worth knowing.
Size, comfort, oak or steel, fabric and placement.
Will it fit your room?
67 to 71 cm wide, 81 to 82 cm deep.
Kent is 67 cm wide and 82 cm deep; Einar is 71 cm wide and 81 cm deep. Both are 70 cm high, low enough to sit under a window or beside a sofa without blocking the view across the room.
- Kent
- 67 by 82 cm
- Einar
- 71 by 81 cm
- Height, both
- 70 cm
What makes an armchair comfortable?
A low, deep seat and a full-height back.
Both armchairs are built for reading and lounging rather than upright sitting: a 38 cm seat, 53 cm of seat depth, armrests at 49 cm and a back cushion that runs the full height. The low seat is the point; if you need help getting up, a higher dining chair with armrests is the easier choice.
Oak or steel frame?
Warm solid oak, or slim black steel.
Einar's frame is solid oak in oak, dark oak or black oak, sealed with a matt lacquer that never needs oiling. Kent's frame is welded steel, powder-coated black, beige, white or taupe. Both carry the same cushions and the same 10-year warranty.
- Solid oak
- EinarOak, dark oak, black oak
- Welded steel
- KentBlack, beige, white, taupe
Which fabric?
Vegan leather, velvet or bouclé.
Vegan leather wipes clean and is rated for 300,000 Martindale rubs. Velvet is the softest, at 130,000. Bouclé is the most textured, at 50,000, and is tested for pet claws to BS 8479. We do not re-cover armchairs, but cushions can be ordered separately through customer service.
- Vegan leather
- 300,000 rubs
- Velvet
- 130,000 rubs
- Bouclé
- 50,000 rubs, claw-tested
Where should it go?
By the light, angled to the room.
Put a reading chair where the daylight falls over your shoulder, with a small table within reach. In a living room, angle an armchair towards the sofa so people can talk without turning, and keep a clear path of about 90 cm past it.
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