Chairs by Type — Armchairs, Recliners, Dining, Stools & More
Chairs come in many types, each designed for a different job — relaxing, dining, working, or getting around the home with a little more support. Shopping by type is the quickest way to find the right chair when you know what you need it for. This page points you to each range, from armchairs and recliners to dining chairs, stools and office seating.
Armchairs
An armchair is a comfortable single chair for relaxing, reading or adding a seat alongside the sofa. Chosen for everyday comfort, armchairs are a living room staple. Browse our armchairs for the full range.
Recliner chairs
A recliner chair reclines back and raises a footrest, so you can put your feet up and relax fully. Available with electric or manual mechanisms, recliners suit anyone who likes to unwind at the end of the day. See our recliner chairs to compare the options.
Mobility chairs
Mobility chairs are designed with extra support in mind, including riser recliners that gently help you to your feet and orthopaedic-style chairs with a higher seat and firm support. They suit anyone who wants a little more help getting in and out of a chair. Browse our mobility chairs for the range.
Accent chairs
An accent chair is chosen as much for its looks as for seating — a pop of colour, an interesting shape, or a finishing touch for a room. Also called occasional chairs, they add character and extra seating. See our accent chairs for statement and occasional designs.
Dining chairs
Dining chairs are made to suit your table and to be comfortable through a meal, in upholstered, wooden and leather styles, with and without arms. Getting the seat height right for your table is the key. Browse our dining chairs to find the right set.
Dining benches
A dining bench is a sociable, space-saving alternative to individual dining chairs, seating more people on one piece and tucking neatly under the table. Available backless or with a back. See our dining benches for the range.
Bar and counter stools
Bar and counter stools are the seating for a kitchen island, breakfast bar or home bar. The important thing is matching the stool height to your surface — counter height for a standard island, bar height for a raised bar. Browse our bar and counter stools, including bar stools and counter stools, and how to measure for the right height.
Home office chairs
A home office chair is built for hours at a desk, with height adjustment, a swivel base and support where you need it, from ergonomic task chairs to gaming chairs and other desk styles. See our home office chairs for the full range.
Choosing a chair by type
Start with what the chair is for. For relaxing, look at armchairs, recliners and accent chairs. For eating, dining chairs and benches, matched to your table. For a kitchen island or bar, counter or bar stools at the right height. And for working from home, an adjustable office chair. Once you know the job the chair needs to do, the right type is easy to narrow down. If you'd like to see and try any of them in person, you're welcome to visit our Enniskillen showroom, where our team can help you find the right chair.
Chairs by type FAQs
What is the difference between an armchair and an accent chair?
An armchair is chosen mainly for comfort and everyday use, and often sits alongside the sofa. An accent chair is chosen mainly for its looks, to add colour or character to a room, and is used more occasionally. There's overlap — accent chairs can be comfortable and armchairs can be stylish — but the difference is whether comfort or appearance comes first.
What type of chair is best for a kitchen island?
For a kitchen island, you need a bar or counter stool at the right height for your surface. Most UK islands are counter height, around 90cm, which suits a counter stool with a seat height of about 65 to 70cm. A taller raised bar needs a bar stool. Measuring your surface first is the key to getting the height right.
Which chair type is best for working from home?
For a desk, a home office chair is the practical choice, with a height-adjustable seat, a swivel base and support for long hours. Ergonomic task chairs suit a full working day, while other desk styles and gaming chairs offer the same wheeled, swivel base in a different look. The right one depends on how long you sit and the look you want.
What chair helps with getting up more easily?
A riser recliner, part of our mobility chairs range, gently rises and tilts to help you to your feet, and orthopaedic-style chairs with a higher seat can also make standing easier. These suit anyone who wants a little more support getting in and out of a chair. Browse our mobility chairs for the options.