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The KING guide to choosing the perfect armchair
With a splash of colour, brilliant design, or textured upholstery for visual interest, an armchair or accent chair is an opportunity for personal expression in your home. For the KING design team, an armchair is a way to show off your individuality, “Armchairs are a great opportunity to express your stylistic creativity on a scale that is less of a commitment than, say, a whole sofa setting.”
Whether to mix and match with your decor, make a statement in your living space, or tie the room together, an armchair offers more than extra guest seating.
Luna Chair in TrueTouch Mallee Leather, Eto Desk in Congo, and Pallino Table Lamp in Enamel White.
Form to fit function
With so many different designs, shapes, and colours, it can be tricky to narrow down the perfect armchair for your space. An ideal starting point is to think about the function of your new furniture piece and how the armchair will be used.
Crafted with an elegant minimalism, the Luna Chair offers superior comfort and extra seating for when guests arrive while maintaining a defined sophistication when not in use.
For something larger but no less timeless, the Oliver Tub Chair features refined curves inviting you to experience incredible comfort. A fantastic addition to a living or entertaining space, the hidden swivel base allows for simple movement and engaging conversation.
The versatility offered by a swivel base lets you create zones for entertaining or conversation, while still being able to watch TV without needing to rearrange your furniture.
Before you fall in love with an armchair, it’s important to consider the size of your space and other complementary furniture pieces you may wish to add, such as an ottoman. You may want to choose a versatile design crafted for efficient space usage and dynamic lifestyles.
The Fleur Lounge Chair, like much of the Fleur Collection, features an ingenious folding backrest able to transform from a low profile design to one offering high-back support, allowing the chair to adapt to changing needs without taking up additional space.
Fleur Lounge Chair in Amalfi Blush.
Finishes, fabrics, and leather
A little different from a sofa or dining table, accent chairs can bring a pop of colour or visual interest to a space, whilst complementing the rest of the room. As explained by Melbourne-based interior stylist, Aimee Turulli, “when you're choosing fabrics, focus on how often that piece is going to be used. What might be a great choice for a formal living room might not work for your everyday space.”
Whether showing off your unique style or complementing your home decor, KING armchairs are available in an extensive selection of premium fabrics, European leathers, and timber finishes, handcrafted to order for the ultimate in tailored comfort.
As explained by the KING design team, a blend of form and fabric comes together to make a statement you can’t help but be drawn to, “Armchairs with unique form details create visual interest in that part of the room, while upholstery in textured fabrics or leathers in luxuriously rich tones draws the eye.”
King Boulevard Armchair in Oceania Sandstone.
Comfort
An armchair may look wonderful in your living space but the true test is how comfortable it is. Comfort and support are integral to KING, hand crafted into the heart of every chair, from the supportive high-back of the Seymour High to the quilted shell of the Luna.
Seymour High Swivel Chair in Viva Espresso.
From the Postureflex® seating system using a similar steel suspension as luxury European cars, to the revolutionary engineered steel frame and soft Ultradown® cushioning, you’ll feel the signature KING comfort as soon as you sit down.
King Cloud V in TrueTouch Cedar, Speaker Bracket, Smart Crescent Table, Lume Smart Light and King Cloud V Media Console.
A smarter accent chair
Innovation is a key part of the KING Difference, cleverly coupling with lasting comfort for unmatched luxury. This innovation extends to armchairs, such as the Reo Recliner or Leon Recliner, both harmoniously integrating KING smart accessories.
These contemporary armchairs feature Smart Pockets®, able to pair with Sonos-compatible speaker brackets, smart tables with wireless charge technology, and LED lighting for a seamless comfort experience.
Take your relaxation a step further and embrace the future of home cinema seating with the King Cloud V Armchair. Imagine yourself enjoying precise control of three separate recline zones to find your perfect position, while a connected media console helps radiate sound and bass through the seating itself.
Bongo in NU Touch Tan, Apero Coffee Table in Graphite, Seymour Chair in NU Touch Brownstone, King Boulevard Sofa in Lindsay Pearl, Hue Rug in Mink.
Ottomans
When deciding on the perfect armchair, it’s always a good idea to consider other furniture to accent your accent chair. In terms of premium materials, elegance, and flexibility, it’s hard to go past an ottoman or two, depending on your available space. An ottoman such as the Bongo can become a comfortable footrest, extra seating, or even a workstation, depending on your needs. In need of a little more stability? Bongo features an optional tray table, perfect for food, drinks, and display items.
Luna Outdoor Chairs in KingCote™ Eucalyptus and seat pad in Malibu Eucalyptus.
Timeless Australian designs
Setting the benchmark for Australian furniture design since 1977, all KING armchairs are designed in-house or in collaboration with talented Australian designers. Championing the KING ethos of designing for today, tomorrow, and years into the future, pieces such as the Seymour Chair and the intricate Luna Outdoor Chair, designed by Charles Wilson, provide the perfect accent to any indoor or outdoor space.
As expressed by KING Brand Ambassador Neale Whitaker, “I’m a big fan of timeless, expertly-designed furniture that works effortlessly with different aesthetics.”
