Designer armchair: combining comfort and design every day with NV Gallery
Discover our exclusive selection of designer armchairs, created to combine comfort, style and functionality. Whether you're looking for a modern armchair, a contemporary designer armchair or an enveloping seat for your living room, every NV Gallery designer armchair reflects a considered approach to contemporary design.
Our armchairs are much more than just seats. They embody a vision of modern furniture where every detail matters: textured fabrics, designer bases, premium materials such as solid wood and a variety of upholstery options, from velvet and chenille to white bouclé. The result: a lounge chair that's as comfortable to live with as it is beautiful to look at.
You can easily pair your armchair with a designer sofa, whether it's a 2-seater sofa, a 3-seater sofa or even a more generous corner sofa.
Choosing the right designer armchair for your needsAccent chair, reading chair or living room armchair: the right design for every space
An accent chair or rocking chair fits easily into an entrance hall or bedroom. In the living room, an armchair with designer legs or a designer chair pairs perfectly with your sofa bed or chaise longue. For smaller spaces, choose a model with slim legs or a swivel armchair in bouclé fabric to keep the room feeling visually light.
Comfort criteria for a modern armchair: seat, backrest and padding
Choosing a comfortable designer armchair depends on several factors: a soft or more structured seat, a backrest suited to your posture and quality padding, such as high-density foam, wool-effect fabric or corduroy for extra softness.
Fixed or swivel: which type of designer armchair should you choose?
Can't decide between a fixed armchair and a swivel fabric armchair? A swivel model in chenille fabric offers effortless movement and a distinctive style, making it ideal for a home office or library. Fixed models, meanwhile, work beautifully in a more structured and cosy setting.
The shape of an armchair has a strong influence on how a space feels. An armchair with enveloping curves creates a cocooning feel, ideal for a bedroom or reading corner. In contrast, an armchair with straight, angular lines adds more structure to a contemporary living room. In minimalist interiors, an armchair with visible legs makes the overall composition feel lighter. In a more richly decorated room, a low, wide design helps refocus the eye. Design is therefore about more than appearance: it interacts with the architecture and furniture to balance the proportions of the room.
What colour should you choose for a designer armchair?
With a colourful designer armchair, you can express your style through colour and texture: white and wood, beige, a natural armchair or wool-effect fabric for a Scandinavian-inspired interior. A brown armchair, blue armchair or green armchair adds a confident touch of character. Choose a velvet armchair, textured fabric or chenille upholstery for a warm and inviting look.
If you want to create a soft, warm atmosphere, opt for natural shades such as cream, taupe or sand, which pair perfectly with materials such as bouclé and solid wood. For a more distinctive interior, colours such as forest green, petrol blue or deep mustard add depth while remaining easy to incorporate. And if you love contrast, a black or terracotta armchair placed on a light rug creates a strong focal point without overwhelming the space.
Our designer armchair styles
At NV Gallery, every modern armchair combines creativity and functionality: a wool-effect fabric armchair creates a cosy cocoon for a Nordic-inspired interior; a bouclé armchair brings a trendy, modern and ultra-soft feel; a corduroy armchair adds a contemporary twist to a vintage look; while textured fabric designs and swivel chenille armchairs create a subtle balance between tactile materials and considered design.
If an armchair is out of stock, our customer service team can help you find similar alternatives.
A well-chosen armchair does more than simply complement a sofa: it creates breathing space, contrast or visual harmony. If your sofa is neutral, choose a textured or colourful armchair to bring the overall look to life. Conversely, a more understated armchair is ideal alongside a sofa in a statement fabric. It's also important to balance proportions: a low sofa works best with an armchair of a similar height, while a more substantial sofa pairs well with a visually lighter armchair. Finally, consider complementary materials: wood and fabric, metal and velvet, bouclé and solid wood.
How can you tell if an armchair is really comfortable?
The key lies in the fabric, whether textured, bouclé or chenille, the density of the padding and the quality of the base: solid wood legs, a swivel base or textured finishes.
Can a designer armchair work in a small space?
Yes! A designer swivel armchair, a wool-effect fabric armchair or an armchair with slim legs provides a generous seat without visually weighing down the space.
Can you try NV Gallery armchairs before buying?
Some of our armchair designs are available in our stores, where you can discover and try them in person. For the others, our product pages provide particularly detailed information, including dimensions, photos, materials, customer reviews and similar models if an item is out of stock.
At NV Gallery, every armchair is designed to be a statement piece in your interior. Premium materials, modern lines and lasting comfort: choose a designer armchair that's functional, expressive and made for everyday living.
And because an armchair never stands alone, consider how it interacts with the other elements in your room: rugs, coffee tables, lighting, curtains… Every detail contributes to the overall composition of your interior. A well-positioned armchair can define an area without closing it off, draw the eye towards a light source or even create a personal corner within an open-plan space.
