13 Best Armchairs, Reviewed For Style & Comfort 2026

Finley Armchair, Ecru Linen

Specifications:

• Size: H 87cm x W 73cm x D 87cm.
• Fabric: 100% Belgian linen.
• Colours: Ecru, plus made-to-order options across cottons, linens, rustic linens, cotton velvets, prints, weaves and wools.
• Matching items available: No direct matching items listed.

Why we love it: There’s a lovely old-house sensibility to this armchair: curved back, neat proportions, turned front legs and brass castors. It has proper reading-chair charm, but the ecru Belgian linen keeps it feeling fresh and relaxed. The warm cream tone is easy to layer into a neutral scheme, especially alongside oak, antique brass, stripes, checks or a pleasingly overstuffed cushion.

At 73cm wide, it’s one of the more compact designs in this roundup, making it a clever pick. The seat is narrower than some of the chunkier options, so this is less sprawl-and-slump, more upright, elegant comfort. Still cosy, but with proper posture.

The detail gives it staying power. The sustainably sourced hardwood frame, aged oak legs and handmade British upholstery all add to the crafted feel, while the Oeko-Tex-certified fabric is a reassuring touch. This one’s made to order, so you’ll need to wait a little longer, but for a timeless linen armchair with grown-up polish, it brings serious interiors mileage.