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Reddings Lounge Woven Armchair
A relaxed woven lounge chair with a broad seat and lower visual line.
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A practical guide to choosing woven furniture
The right woven seat is not simply the one that fits along a wall; it should support the intended use, preserve circulation and bring the right amount of texture to the room.
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Cheltenham Dining Woven Armchair
An upright woven armchair scaled for dining, desk and occasional use.
View productChoose a posture before a silhouette
An upright chair can suit dining, desk work or a more supported sitting preference, while a deeper lounge profile encourages a more relaxed position. High backs feel contained and architectural; lower forms tend to keep longer sightlines open.
For a sofa, consider who will use it and how the room functions throughout the day. A love seat may preserve circulation in a compact room, while a three-seater needs enough surrounding space to feel deliberate rather than squeezed into position.
Woven detailing adds pattern and shadow, so visual scale matters alongside physical measurements. A winged outline can act as a focal point, whereas a compact open profile can sit more quietly within an existing scheme.
- Upright profiles for supported seating
- Relaxed depths for informal lounge use
- Compact widths for flexible room plans
- High backs for a stronger visual anchor
Match the seat to the room's task
Different parts of the home ask for different combinations of posture, footprint and presence.
Living-room anchor
Start with the sofa width, then place armchairs and tables around a clear conversation area rather than filling every wall.
Reading position
Look for supportive back height, space for a lamp and table, and a location that does not interrupt a main walkway.
Bedroom corner
A compact armchair or love seat can create a useful pause without crowding wardrobes, drawers or access around the bed.
Dining or desk use
Check seat posture, arm clearance and movement around the table or work surface before choosing an upright woven chair.
Measure in the right order
A few marked dimensions reveal more than a quick visual estimate.
Mark the overall footprint
Use low-tack tape or paper to show the full width and depth on the floor.
Test the circulation
Walk the usual routes and open nearby doors, drawers or cupboards while the footprint is marked.
Check companion furniture
Compare seat height and arm position with side tables, coffee tables, dining tables or desks.
Trace the access route
Measure each narrow point from the entrance to the room, including diagonal turns and landings.
Care begins with restraint
Regular gentle dust removal is preferable to allowing debris to build up in the weave. Use low pressure and avoid pulling, snagging or pressing tools forcefully into woven areas.
Deal with spills promptly by blotting rather than rubbing, and avoid saturating the surface. Product-specific information should take priority over general advice, especially before applying any cleaning solution.
Normal interior placement also matters. Avoid persistent moisture and direct heat, and contact the company if the correct treatment for a mark or finish is uncertain.
Put the guide into practice
Compare the fixed dimensions and intended profiles across the armchair and sofa collections.
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Reddings Lounge Woven Armchair
A relaxed woven lounge chair with a broad seat and lower visual line.
£695.00
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Cheltenham Dining Woven Armchair
An upright woven armchair scaled for dining, desk and occasional use.
£545.00
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Cotswold High-Back Woven Sofa
A high-back woven sofa with a sheltered outline and strong room presence.
£1,545.00
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