Tub Chairs

A tub chair has a continuous curved back-and-arms structure that wraps around the sitter, hence "tub". The format reads as warm and enclosing, suits compact living rooms because the rounded shape doesn't have sharp corners projecting into the walking line, and pairs well as a single accent next to a sofa. Aosom UK, Cherry Lane Garden Centres and Choice Furniture Superstore between them cover £41-£3,229 across the range. Standard tub-chair widths run 70-85cm; deeper tub chairs (85-100cm) suit taller users but need proportionate room. Fabric: leather (the traditional tub-chair upholstery, ages well, easy-clean), velvet (contemporary trend, soft to touch), linen and cotton (casual, summer interior look). Some tub chairs add a swivel function, useful in rooms where the chair faces both a window and a conversation. Frame: solid hardwood with sprung seats lasts 15-25 years; the curved shape adds construction complexity, so cheap tub chairs sag at the back faster than other formats.