A contemporary swivel armchair in cognac-coloured velvet, the silhouette defined by its generously rounded arms and high curved back, perfect for the current appetite for sculptural, oversized seating.

The left-to-right swivel base is more practical than it first appears: in an open-plan space it allows the chair to turn between a television and a conversation, or from a desk to a window, without having to reposition. A small thing that changes how a room functions. The velvet is a high-performance polyester, sympathetic with stains and pets, without sacrifice to the look or handle of the fabric. As a reading chair it works particularly well: the high back and wrapped arms create a contained, settled feeling. Add a pouffe and it becomes a lounging destination.