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PULL UP
A CHAIR

No design element is more

universal than the chair.

by Stienie Greyling

A from family game nights and remote of adding patterns to a space without
chair is so much more than their
dictionary definition: a seat
work sessions to cosy dinner parties with
committing to a large-scale overhaul.
typically having four legs and a
More and more dining chairs are being
back for one person. friends. Patterned armchairs are trending with
the demand for more characterful and
While its basic body supporting made from reclaimed wood, which is good colourful interiors. Armchairs with
functionality has hardly changed, the for the environment and has a unique bold architectural shapes, clean liness or
chair has seen countless interpretations look that appeals to environmentally statement patterns are set to dominate
that encompass ever-evolving tastes, aware buyers. this year. These elegant designs create a
materials, technologies and ideologies, Armchairs are perfect for transforming boutique hotel feel when two are placed
all of which have made this practical a living room and don’t cost a fortune. This opposite a sofa with a coffee table in the
domestic necessity, at its best, an emblem year we will be seeing lots of soft subtle centre.
of status, style and artistry. edges and rounded forms on armchairs. In 2025, expect to see office chairs
Remember when dining rooms were Another trend we’re seeing on a wider designed to support posture, movement
those stuffy, formal spaces we only used scale is patterns, and they are perfect and comfort throughout the workday.
for special occasions? In 2025, the dining for anyone who prefers the ultimate Businesses are investing in chairs with
room is where all the action happens; décor look. Armchairs are a great way wood supports, adjustable monitor arms

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