Minimalist Lounge Recliner Chair

A single chair meant for the long end of the day. The back sits at a reclined angle and the seat is deep enough to sink into, so the shape invites the kind of sitting that lasts an hour rather than a minute. The outline stays minimal, with no fussy detailing to argue with the rest of the room, which means it can stand on its own in a corner and still look deliberate rather than left over.

The seat and back are generously padded and upholstered over a supportive frame, holding their shape rather than flattening out after a season of use. The reclined geometry carries weight through the back instead of the shoulders, so it stays comfortable without needing a pile of cushions to prop you up. Two styles are available, each with its own take on the same relaxed proportions, so you can pick the one that sits better with the seating you already own.

Put it in a living room corner as the chair everyone competes for, at the foot of a bed for reading, or in a study where you want somewhere to sit that is not a desk chair. It works with a floor lamp on one side and a small table on the other, alongside the wool throws and low tables Urban Arcadia stocks. It suits anyone furnishing a flat where every piece has to earn its place, and anyone who wants a lounge chair without the recliner bulk.

• Type: single lounge chair with reclined back
• Seating: one person
• Styles: Style 5 or Style 6
• Construction: padded seat and back, upholstered over a supportive frame
• Best for: living room, bedroom corner, study, reading nook
• Assembly: minimal assembly on arrival
• Care: vacuum the upholstery and spot clean with a damp cloth