Lucca Biscuit Velvet & Metal Armchair - 80cm

The Lucca is a tub-shaped armchair upholstered in biscuit velvet and raised on slim, tapered metal legs. Its back curves round into the arms in one continuous line, so the seat is enclosed on three sides, and piping traces the upper edge and the front of each arm to define the rounded outline. Overall it is 80cm wide, 72cm deep and 70cm tall, with a seat height of 43cm and a seat of 45 x 48cm. Width and depth are the figures we would check against your room first, because together they set how much floor the chair will take.

Use this velvet armchair as extra seating around a coffee table, giving a guest a chair of their own beside the sofa, or as a single chair in a bedroom or hallway. In a hallway the 72cm depth is the measurement that matters, since it decides how much of the passage stays clear to walk past. In a bedroom it suits a corner or the space beside a window, somewhere to sit while you get ready in the morning. Biscuit sits easily with white walls, pale wood floors and natural textures.

The chair is made from catalpa wood 40%, plywood 40%, steel 10%, velvet 5% and foam 5%. Plywood is built from thin layers of wood veneer bonded with the grain of each layer running across the one beneath, a construction that resists splitting and warping. Velvet has a short, dense pile that catches the light, so its colour reads a touch lighter or deeper as you move around it, which gives a plain upholstered shape more depth than a flat weave would. Partial assembly is required. Add a textured cushion or a throw over one arm for contrast against the smooth pile.

How much space does the Lucca armchair need?

Allow 80cm of width and 72cm of depth, and bear in mind it stands 70cm tall if it is going beneath a window. We suggest marking the footprint on the floor with masking tape before you order, so you can see how it sits beside a sofa, bed or doorway.

How high is the seat?

The seat sits 43cm from the floor. If the chair is joining a sofa, measure the sofa's seat height as well, so you know how closely the two will line up when people sit side by side.

What is the chair made from?

Catalpa wood and plywood account for 80% of the composition, 40% each, with steel 10%, velvet 5% and foam 5% making up the rest. The upholstery is biscuit velvet, and the chair stands on slim, tapered metal legs.

Will the velvet look the same colour all over?

Not exactly, because velvet has a short, dense pile that reflects light differently depending on the way it lies. Any velvet shows gentle shifts between lighter and deeper tones as you move around it or as the daylight changes, and that shading is part of the fabric's character.

Does it need assembling?

Yes, partial assembly is required before first use, so set aside a clear area of floor to put the chair together once it is unpacked.

Is it sold singly or as a pair?

It is sold as a single armchair. For a matching pair either side of a fireplace, or two facing each other across a rug, order two.