Rothbury Upholstered Occasional Chair - Taupe

The Rothbury is an upholstered occasional chair with a high vertical-ribbed back, taupe fabric covering, and exposed solid light brown wooden legs. The backrest rises to 112cm overall height and features five wide vertical channels stitched into the upholstery, giving the chair a structured formal presence. The upholstery wraps the frame in a mid-neutral taupe fabric with a soft-touch finish, and the seat sits 47cm above floor level.

Designed for living rooms, bedrooms and formal sitting areas where a high-backed armchair is needed for reading, conversation or waiting, the Rothbury provides a defined upright seating position rather than a deep recline. The 85cm width accommodates most adults comfortably without dominating a room, and the combination of taupe fabric and light brown wood legs allows the chair to work in both traditional and contemporary interiors with warm or neutral colour schemes.

The upholstery uses a foam and fibre fill that provides structured support rather than sink-in softness, making the chair suited to longer sitting sessions where posture matters. The wooden legs are solid timber rather than veneered, finished in a light brown tone that reads as walnut or teak depending on room lighting. At 19kg the chair has enough weight to feel stable when sat in, but remains light enough to be moved for cleaning or rearranging.

What is the seat height?

The seat sits 47cm above floor level, which is slightly higher than a standard dining chair and suited to users who prefer a more upright seating position or who find lower seats difficult to rise from.

Is the fabric removable for cleaning?

The upholstery is not designed to be removed by the end user. For routine cleaning, vacuum the fabric with an upholstery attachment. For stains, blot immediately with a clean dry cloth and avoid rubbing, which can spread the mark deeper into the fibre.

What rooms is it suited to?

The Rothbury works in living rooms as an accent chair beside a sofa, in bedrooms as a dressing chair or reading seat, and in hallways or guest rooms where formal occasional seating is needed. The high back provides head support when sitting upright.

How is it delivered?

The chair is delivered fully assembled. At 19kg and 112cm tall it requires two people to lift safely. Ensure doorways and staircases can accommodate the external dimensions before ordering.