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Ten of the best contemporary armchairs

Our favourite seats in the house are often not the spacious sofas but those stand alone armchairs. Why? Because we love the promise of personal space that comes from their made-for-one premise. Added to that is the fact that they are often much more daring in design. With that in mind, we’ve picked a few of our favourite contemporary armchairs. Maya armchair from Darlings of Chelsea The Maya chair from Darlings of Chelsea is perfect for those who like to lean. The slight asymmetric shape and the addition of a table top makes it a great seat for relaxing with a good book and a nice cup of tea. Oh,…

Design pick: Shagreen matchstriker from LuxDeco

Design pick: Shagreen matchstriker from LuxDeco

Who? LuxDeco What? This shagreen matchstriker has to be the best looking fire maker we’ve ever seen. Made from brass with a resin polish, it gives a light stingray effect, highlighted by the chocolate brown rims. It’s effortlessly cool whether in a drawing room, smoking lounge or out on the patio. Pass the cigars please. Priced at £195. When? Available now Where? Available online from LuxDeco How? Buy now from LuxDeco