The Odd Chair Company

The Odd Chair Company Beautifully made. Exceptionally comfortable. Crafted in England since 1969. Made entirely in-house. London Showroom | Lancashire Workshops

A friendly family run company, widely reputed as the finest upholstered furniture maker in the UK today. www.theoddchaircompany.com

Deep sofas look comfortable. But are they?Over the years, sofas have become increasingly generous in depth, reflecting t...
02/09/2026

Deep sofas look comfortable. But are they?

Over the years, sofas have become increasingly generous in depth, reflecting the way we use them today. We curl up, put our feet up, read, watch films and spend rather more time lounging than simply sitting.

But deeper doesn’t necessarily mean more comfortable.

Seat depth is only one part of the equation. The angle of the back, the thickness of the cushions, the construction of the seat and, importantly, your own proportions all affect how a sofa actually feels.

A generous depth can be wonderful for lounging, but less so if you prefer to sit upright, particularly if your feet no longer reach the floor without a collection of cushions behind you.

And then there’s the room itself. A few extra centimetres can make a surprising difference to the way furniture sits within a space.

There is no perfect sofa depth.

The right one is simply the one that suits how you sit, how you live and the room it belongs in.

Why is furniture made to be thrown away?A worn fabric doesn’t mean a chair has reached the end of its life. Nor does a t...
28/08/2026

Why is furniture made to be thrown away?

A worn fabric doesn’t mean a chair has reached the end of its life. Nor does a tired finish, a change of interior, or simply the passing of time.

If the foundations are right, good furniture can evolve.

A well-made timber frame can be reupholstered. A finish can be refreshed. A favourite chair can be dressed in an entirely different fabric and find its place in a new room or even a new generation.

That is why longevity begins long before a piece shows any signs of age. It begins with how it was designed and constructed in the first place.

Perhaps the question we should be asking when buying furniture isn’t simply, “Do I love it now?”

But also, “Is it well enough made to have a future?”

Because furniture doesn’t need to remain exactly as it was when you bought it.

It simply needs to be worth keeping.

It’s easy to associate comfort with softness , the deeper the cushioning, the more comfortable the chair. In reality, th...
26/08/2026

It’s easy to associate comfort with softness , the deeper the cushioning, the more comfortable the chair. In reality, there’s rather more going on beneath the fabric.

Comfort begins with proportion: the height and depth of the seat, the angle of the back and where the arms naturally sit. Then comes the construction beneath it, the webbing, springing and upholstery layers that determine how the seat supports you and responds as you move.

Of course, fillings matter too. But more cushioning doesn’t necessarily mean more comfort. A seat can feel wonderfully soft for the first few minutes and considerably less so an hour later.

What matters is balance: enough give to feel inviting, enough support to remain comfortable, and proportions that suit the way the chair is intended to be used.

It’s why we consider comfort from the frame upwards, rather than simply adding softness at the end.

After all, a beautiful chair is all very well, but you want to sit in it too!

Beautifully made, Exceptionally comfortable.

Soft curves, hand-shaped details and just enough eccentricity to give her a character of her own.Originally designed as ...
22/08/2026

Soft curves, hand-shaped details and just enough eccentricity to give her a character of her own.

Originally designed as a bedroom chair, Nancy has never been particularly keen on staying there. She sits equally happily beside a fireplace, at a desk, tucked into a bay window or as a pair in a sitting room.

And then there’s the matter of what to dress her in. A bold printed linen, a rich velvet, or something beautifully understated, each gives Nancy quite a different personality.

Every Nancy is handmade to order in our Lancashire workshop, in your choice of fabric and finish, with a fully sprung seat for comfort.

Beautifully made. Exceptionally comfortable.

Why do we still tie our springs by hand?Much of what determines the comfort of an upholstered chair is decided long befo...
21/08/2026

Why do we still tie our springs by hand?

Much of what determines the comfort of an upholstered chair is decided long before the final fabric is fitted.

Each spring is carefully positioned and tied to those around it, creating a sprung foundation that works as a whole. This allows the seat to respond naturally when used, offering support whilst retaining just the right amount of give.

Doing this by hand also allows our upholsterers to make small adjustments as they work. The position and tension can be judged throughout the process rather than simply following a standardised method.

It takes time, certainly, but there is a reason for doing it this way.

A properly constructed sprung seat isn’t only concerned with how a chair feels on the first sit. It helps the upholstery retain its support and shape through years of everyday use.

Once the chair is complete, none of this work will be visible. But it has a considerable bearing on the comfort and longevity of the finished piece.

Made by hand in our Lancashire workshop.
Beautifully made, Exceptionally comfortable.

Address

45 Pimlico Road, Belgravia
London
SW1W8NE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+442077306442

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