Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
Knowledge Hub
The Chair That Works With You
Armrests change the posture equation. Without them, forearms fall and shoulders follow. With padded armrests at the right height, the position you sit down in is the one you hold an hour later. This chair has cushioned armrests, a pneumatic gas-lift seat, a charcoal faux leather finish that wipes clean, foam padding at the seat and back, and a five-point rolling base that handles the movement of a full working day without tipping or resistance.
Charcoal sits between black and grey: neutral enough for any room, specific enough to look chosen. The faux leather does not accumulate the dust and fibres that fabric absorbs over months of daily use in a home environment.
The Features That Matter Daily
- Cushioned armrests: Padded forearm support at each side. The ergonomic gain is most noticeable after the first hour at the desk.
- Gas-lift height adjustment: Set the seat height so feet are flat, knees at 90 degrees and forearms level with the desk surface.
- Charcoal faux leather: Wipe-clean, neutral and considered. Does not show dust or fibres between cleans the way fabric does.
- Foam seat and back: Padded cushioning under the faux leather cover at both seat and backrest for extended session comfort.
- Five-point rolling base: Stable under swivelling, rolling and leaning. 360-degree rotation without lifting or scooting.
- Works on carpet and hard floors: Castors roll on both. A chair mat helps on thick carpet and protects the floor surface.
If Style Is Also the Brief
For a home office where the chair needs to do ergonomic work and also contribute to the room's aesthetic direction, the modern upholstered swivel office chair in silver provides a more visually distinct form at the desk in a fabric upholstered finish suited to rooms where the chair is part of the room's character rather than a functional background piece. For how the home office chair market moved in 2024 and which directions dominated in UK home interiors, our 2024 home decor trends guide covers how considered office furniture became part of the interior design conversation rather than a separate, purely functional category.
Armrests Change the Chair Entirely
A chair without armrests is a seat. A chair with armrests is a workstation. The difference is where your arms go when you are not typing: without them, they fall to your sides and your shoulders follow. With padded armrests at the right height, the posture you sit down with is the posture you hold an hour later. This chair has cushioned armrests, a pneumatic gas-lift and a charcoal faux leather finish that reads as a deliberate choice rather than the default option from a catalogue.
Charcoal sits between black and grey: soft enough for a room, neutral enough for any desk colour. The faux leather wipes clean and does not accumulate the dust and fibres that fabric absorbs over months of daily home use. The five-point base holds stable under the swivelling, rolling and leaning of a full working day. Seat and back are foam-padded under the covering, which makes a two or three-hour session comfortable rather than something to endure.
For a desk that sits alongside this chair in the same warm, considered material direction, the industrial rustic brown desk with storage cabinet pairs the charcoal chair with a warm brown desktop and black steel frame in a combination that reads as intentional rather than assembled. For positioning a home office in a room that was not designed as an office, our guide to styling an awkward alcove covers how the right chair and desk combination can make an irregular or corner space feel like it was always meant to be a workspace.
Chair Specification in Full
- Cushioned armrests: the feature that changes the posture equation. Padded rests at each side support forearms and keep shoulders level. The gain is most noticeable after the first hour at the desk.
- Gas-lift height adjustment: dial the seat to the desk. The seat adjusts via a pneumatic gas lift. Set it so feet are flat and forearms are level with the desk surface.
- Charcoal faux leather finish: wipe-clean and neutral. Charcoal sits between black and grey, neutral enough for any room and soft enough to not dominate it. The faux leather surface wipes clean and does not accumulate dust or fibres the way fabric does.
- Foam seat and back pad: cushioning under the covering. The faux leather covers foam padding at both the seat and the backrest, providing the comfort layer that makes extended sessions sustainable rather than just functional.
- Five-point rolling base: stability under daily movement. The five-point base distributes the chair's weight evenly and provides the stability to resist tipping when the seat is occupied and the chair is moved or swivelled.
- 360-degree swivel: full rotation at the desk. Rotate to the printer, to a second screen, to a colleague in the room. No scooting, no standing, no lifting the chair to reposition.
Faux Leather in a Home Office
In a shared home environment, a fabric office chair accumulates hair, dust, crumbs and fibres at a rate that becomes visible within a few months. The surface is difficult to clean thoroughly without professional treatment, and the chair starts to look worn before it is. A faux leather surface wipes clean with a damp cloth, maintains its appearance without any specialist cleaning, and does not absorb spills or odours in the way fabric does.
Setting the Chair Up Correctly
Height is the most important adjustment. The correct seated position has feet flat, knees at 90 degrees, and forearms level with the desk surface. Use the gas lift lever under the seat. The armrests should support the forearms without pushing the shoulders up. For a home office in a corner position, confirm the chair needs approximately 600mm of clear radius to turn without hitting the desk or wall.
Questions Worth Asking First
- Does the chair work on carpet as well as hard floors? Yes. The rolling castors function on both hard flooring and low-pile carpet. On thick carpet, rolling resistance increases but the chair remains stable and usable. On very deep-pile carpet, a chair mat beneath the base makes rolling easier and protects the carpet.
- What is the seat height range? The gas lift adjusts the seat within a range that accommodates most adults at a standard desk height of 720 to 760mm. Confirm the adjustment range covers the specific height needed if working at a non-standard desk height before ordering.
- How does this compare to a chair without armrests? A chair without armrests is lighter and slightly more compact, which suits tight desk positions where the armrests would contact the desk edge or desk drawers. A chair with armrests provides forearm and shoulder support that reduces fatigue during extended sessions. The armrest version is the better choice for sessions of two hours or more.
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1–3 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
Office Chair with Armrests: Answered
They give the forearms somewhere to rest when not typing, keeping shoulders level rather than letting them drop. The benefit is most noticeable after the first hour: fatigue accumulates in the shoulders without them. With them, a good seated position is maintained through a long session.
It sits between the two, reading as a dark grey rather than either pure black or mid-grey. In strong natural light it reads lighter; in a typical home office with ambient lighting it reads closer to a dark neutral. It works alongside both black and grey desk frames without clashing with either.
Use the gas lift lever under the seat. The correct position has feet flat on the floor, knees at approximately 90 degrees, and forearms level with or slightly below the desk surface. Adjust until this position is comfortable and your shoulders are relaxed rather than raised.
Wipe-clean and does not absorb dust or fibres the way fabric does. Less breathable than fabric, which can feel warmer in a hot room, but in a typical UK home office temperature it is the more practical surface for daily use.
Yes, on hard flooring and low to medium-pile carpet. On thick pile carpet, rolling resistance increases and a chair mat beneath the base makes movement easier while protecting the carpet surface. The chair is stable on all surfaces once the seat is occupied.
The armrest version provides forearm support and a more substantial profile. The without-armrests version is more compact and suits desk positions where armrests would contact the desk edge. For sessions of two hours or more, the armrest version is the better ergonomic choice.
Yes. A damp cloth removes most marks from the faux leather surface. For spills, wipe immediately with a cloth. No specialist cleaning products are needed for routine maintenance. Avoid abrasive materials on the faux leather which can scratch the surface texture over time.
Yes. The five-point base distributes the chair's weight across five castors and resists tipping during the combination of swivelling, rolling and leaning that a working day involves. The stability is noticeably better than a four-point base under the same movement.
The charcoal finish works alongside black, white, wood and grey desk frames without clashing. It suits contemporary, Scandi, industrial and minimal home offices. It pairs particularly well with warm wood desks where the charcoal provides a cool contrast, and with all-black desks where it reads as a slightly softer version of the same material direction.
Styling Tips to Make Your Desk Pop and Stay Practical
Pair with light-toned desks, low-pile rugs, and greenery for a contrast-rich workspace—comfort meets clutter-free style.
For more desk style inspo:
Overview
The Chair That Works With You
Armrests change the posture equation. Without them, forearms fall and shoulders follow. With padded armrests at the right height, the position you sit down in is the one you hold an hour later. This chair has cushioned armrests, a pneumatic gas-lift seat, a charcoal faux leather finish that wipes clean, foam padding at the seat and back, and a five-point rolling base that handles the movement of a full working day without tipping or resistance.
Charcoal sits between black and grey: neutral enough for any room, specific enough to look chosen. The faux leather does not accumulate the dust and fibres that fabric absorbs over months of daily use in a home environment.
The Features That Matter Daily
- Cushioned armrests: Padded forearm support at each side. The ergonomic gain is most noticeable after the first hour at the desk.
- Gas-lift height adjustment: Set the seat height so feet are flat, knees at 90 degrees and forearms level with the desk surface.
- Charcoal faux leather: Wipe-clean, neutral and considered. Does not show dust or fibres between cleans the way fabric does.
- Foam seat and back: Padded cushioning under the faux leather cover at both seat and backrest for extended session comfort.
- Five-point rolling base: Stable under swivelling, rolling and leaning. 360-degree rotation without lifting or scooting.
- Works on carpet and hard floors: Castors roll on both. A chair mat helps on thick carpet and protects the floor surface.
If Style Is Also the Brief
For a home office where the chair needs to do ergonomic work and also contribute to the room's aesthetic direction, the modern upholstered swivel office chair in silver provides a more visually distinct form at the desk in a fabric upholstered finish suited to rooms where the chair is part of the room's character rather than a functional background piece. For how the home office chair market moved in 2024 and which directions dominated in UK home interiors, our 2024 home decor trends guide covers how considered office furniture became part of the interior design conversation rather than a separate, purely functional category.
Description
Armrests Change the Chair Entirely
A chair without armrests is a seat. A chair with armrests is a workstation. The difference is where your arms go when you are not typing: without them, they fall to your sides and your shoulders follow. With padded armrests at the right height, the posture you sit down with is the posture you hold an hour later. This chair has cushioned armrests, a pneumatic gas-lift and a charcoal faux leather finish that reads as a deliberate choice rather than the default option from a catalogue.
Charcoal sits between black and grey: soft enough for a room, neutral enough for any desk colour. The faux leather wipes clean and does not accumulate the dust and fibres that fabric absorbs over months of daily home use. The five-point base holds stable under the swivelling, rolling and leaning of a full working day. Seat and back are foam-padded under the covering, which makes a two or three-hour session comfortable rather than something to endure.
For a desk that sits alongside this chair in the same warm, considered material direction, the industrial rustic brown desk with storage cabinet pairs the charcoal chair with a warm brown desktop and black steel frame in a combination that reads as intentional rather than assembled. For positioning a home office in a room that was not designed as an office, our guide to styling an awkward alcove covers how the right chair and desk combination can make an irregular or corner space feel like it was always meant to be a workspace.
Chair Specification in Full
- Cushioned armrests: the feature that changes the posture equation. Padded rests at each side support forearms and keep shoulders level. The gain is most noticeable after the first hour at the desk.
- Gas-lift height adjustment: dial the seat to the desk. The seat adjusts via a pneumatic gas lift. Set it so feet are flat and forearms are level with the desk surface.
- Charcoal faux leather finish: wipe-clean and neutral. Charcoal sits between black and grey, neutral enough for any room and soft enough to not dominate it. The faux leather surface wipes clean and does not accumulate dust or fibres the way fabric does.
- Foam seat and back pad: cushioning under the covering. The faux leather covers foam padding at both the seat and the backrest, providing the comfort layer that makes extended sessions sustainable rather than just functional.
- Five-point rolling base: stability under daily movement. The five-point base distributes the chair's weight evenly and provides the stability to resist tipping when the seat is occupied and the chair is moved or swivelled.
- 360-degree swivel: full rotation at the desk. Rotate to the printer, to a second screen, to a colleague in the room. No scooting, no standing, no lifting the chair to reposition.
Faux Leather in a Home Office
In a shared home environment, a fabric office chair accumulates hair, dust, crumbs and fibres at a rate that becomes visible within a few months. The surface is difficult to clean thoroughly without professional treatment, and the chair starts to look worn before it is. A faux leather surface wipes clean with a damp cloth, maintains its appearance without any specialist cleaning, and does not absorb spills or odours in the way fabric does.
Setting the Chair Up Correctly
Height is the most important adjustment. The correct seated position has feet flat, knees at 90 degrees, and forearms level with the desk surface. Use the gas lift lever under the seat. The armrests should support the forearms without pushing the shoulders up. For a home office in a corner position, confirm the chair needs approximately 600mm of clear radius to turn without hitting the desk or wall.
Questions Worth Asking First
- Does the chair work on carpet as well as hard floors? Yes. The rolling castors function on both hard flooring and low-pile carpet. On thick carpet, rolling resistance increases but the chair remains stable and usable. On very deep-pile carpet, a chair mat beneath the base makes rolling easier and protects the carpet.
- What is the seat height range? The gas lift adjusts the seat within a range that accommodates most adults at a standard desk height of 720 to 760mm. Confirm the adjustment range covers the specific height needed if working at a non-standard desk height before ordering.
- How does this compare to a chair without armrests? A chair without armrests is lighter and slightly more compact, which suits tight desk positions where the armrests would contact the desk edge or desk drawers. A chair with armrests provides forearm and shoulder support that reduces fatigue during extended sessions. The armrest version is the better choice for sessions of two hours or more.
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1–3 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
FAQs
Office Chair with Armrests: Answered
They give the forearms somewhere to rest when not typing, keeping shoulders level rather than letting them drop. The benefit is most noticeable after the first hour: fatigue accumulates in the shoulders without them. With them, a good seated position is maintained through a long session.
It sits between the two, reading as a dark grey rather than either pure black or mid-grey. In strong natural light it reads lighter; in a typical home office with ambient lighting it reads closer to a dark neutral. It works alongside both black and grey desk frames without clashing with either.
Use the gas lift lever under the seat. The correct position has feet flat on the floor, knees at approximately 90 degrees, and forearms level with or slightly below the desk surface. Adjust until this position is comfortable and your shoulders are relaxed rather than raised.
Wipe-clean and does not absorb dust or fibres the way fabric does. Less breathable than fabric, which can feel warmer in a hot room, but in a typical UK home office temperature it is the more practical surface for daily use.
Yes, on hard flooring and low to medium-pile carpet. On thick pile carpet, rolling resistance increases and a chair mat beneath the base makes movement easier while protecting the carpet surface. The chair is stable on all surfaces once the seat is occupied.
The armrest version provides forearm support and a more substantial profile. The without-armrests version is more compact and suits desk positions where armrests would contact the desk edge. For sessions of two hours or more, the armrest version is the better ergonomic choice.
Yes. A damp cloth removes most marks from the faux leather surface. For spills, wipe immediately with a cloth. No specialist cleaning products are needed for routine maintenance. Avoid abrasive materials on the faux leather which can scratch the surface texture over time.
Yes. The five-point base distributes the chair's weight across five castors and resists tipping during the combination of swivelling, rolling and leaning that a working day involves. The stability is noticeably better than a four-point base under the same movement.
The charcoal finish works alongside black, white, wood and grey desk frames without clashing. It suits contemporary, Scandi, industrial and minimal home offices. It pairs particularly well with warm wood desks where the charcoal provides a cool contrast, and with all-black desks where it reads as a slightly softer version of the same material direction.
Knowledge Hub
Styling Tips to Make Your Desk Pop and Stay Practical
Pair with light-toned desks, low-pile rugs, and greenery for a contrast-rich workspace—comfort meets clutter-free style.
For more desk style inspo:
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Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
Knowledge Hub
The Chair That Works With You
Armrests change the posture equation. Without them, forearms fall and shoulders follow. With padded armrests at the right height, the position you sit down in is the one you hold an hour later. This chair has cushioned armrests, a pneumatic gas-lift seat, a charcoal faux leather finish that wipes clean, foam padding at the seat and back, and a five-point rolling base that handles the movement of a full working day without tipping or resistance.
Charcoal sits between black and grey: neutral enough for any room, specific enough to look chosen. The faux leather does not accumulate the dust and fibres that fabric absorbs over months of daily use in a home environment.
The Features That Matter Daily
- Cushioned armrests: Padded forearm support at each side. The ergonomic gain is most noticeable after the first hour at the desk.
- Gas-lift height adjustment: Set the seat height so feet are flat, knees at 90 degrees and forearms level with the desk surface.
- Charcoal faux leather: Wipe-clean, neutral and considered. Does not show dust or fibres between cleans the way fabric does.
- Foam seat and back: Padded cushioning under the faux leather cover at both seat and backrest for extended session comfort.
- Five-point rolling base: Stable under swivelling, rolling and leaning. 360-degree rotation without lifting or scooting.
- Works on carpet and hard floors: Castors roll on both. A chair mat helps on thick carpet and protects the floor surface.
If Style Is Also the Brief
For a home office where the chair needs to do ergonomic work and also contribute to the room's aesthetic direction, the modern upholstered swivel office chair in silver provides a more visually distinct form at the desk in a fabric upholstered finish suited to rooms where the chair is part of the room's character rather than a functional background piece. For how the home office chair market moved in 2024 and which directions dominated in UK home interiors, our 2024 home decor trends guide covers how considered office furniture became part of the interior design conversation rather than a separate, purely functional category.
Armrests Change the Chair Entirely
A chair without armrests is a seat. A chair with armrests is a workstation. The difference is where your arms go when you are not typing: without them, they fall to your sides and your shoulders follow. With padded armrests at the right height, the posture you sit down with is the posture you hold an hour later. This chair has cushioned armrests, a pneumatic gas-lift and a charcoal faux leather finish that reads as a deliberate choice rather than the default option from a catalogue.
Charcoal sits between black and grey: soft enough for a room, neutral enough for any desk colour. The faux leather wipes clean and does not accumulate the dust and fibres that fabric absorbs over months of daily home use. The five-point base holds stable under the swivelling, rolling and leaning of a full working day. Seat and back are foam-padded under the covering, which makes a two or three-hour session comfortable rather than something to endure.
For a desk that sits alongside this chair in the same warm, considered material direction, the industrial rustic brown desk with storage cabinet pairs the charcoal chair with a warm brown desktop and black steel frame in a combination that reads as intentional rather than assembled. For positioning a home office in a room that was not designed as an office, our guide to styling an awkward alcove covers how the right chair and desk combination can make an irregular or corner space feel like it was always meant to be a workspace.
Chair Specification in Full
- Cushioned armrests: the feature that changes the posture equation. Padded rests at each side support forearms and keep shoulders level. The gain is most noticeable after the first hour at the desk.
- Gas-lift height adjustment: dial the seat to the desk. The seat adjusts via a pneumatic gas lift. Set it so feet are flat and forearms are level with the desk surface.
- Charcoal faux leather finish: wipe-clean and neutral. Charcoal sits between black and grey, neutral enough for any room and soft enough to not dominate it. The faux leather surface wipes clean and does not accumulate dust or fibres the way fabric does.
- Foam seat and back pad: cushioning under the covering. The faux leather covers foam padding at both the seat and the backrest, providing the comfort layer that makes extended sessions sustainable rather than just functional.
- Five-point rolling base: stability under daily movement. The five-point base distributes the chair's weight evenly and provides the stability to resist tipping when the seat is occupied and the chair is moved or swivelled.
- 360-degree swivel: full rotation at the desk. Rotate to the printer, to a second screen, to a colleague in the room. No scooting, no standing, no lifting the chair to reposition.
Faux Leather in a Home Office
In a shared home environment, a fabric office chair accumulates hair, dust, crumbs and fibres at a rate that becomes visible within a few months. The surface is difficult to clean thoroughly without professional treatment, and the chair starts to look worn before it is. A faux leather surface wipes clean with a damp cloth, maintains its appearance without any specialist cleaning, and does not absorb spills or odours in the way fabric does.
Setting the Chair Up Correctly
Height is the most important adjustment. The correct seated position has feet flat, knees at 90 degrees, and forearms level with the desk surface. Use the gas lift lever under the seat. The armrests should support the forearms without pushing the shoulders up. For a home office in a corner position, confirm the chair needs approximately 600mm of clear radius to turn without hitting the desk or wall.
Questions Worth Asking First
- Does the chair work on carpet as well as hard floors? Yes. The rolling castors function on both hard flooring and low-pile carpet. On thick carpet, rolling resistance increases but the chair remains stable and usable. On very deep-pile carpet, a chair mat beneath the base makes rolling easier and protects the carpet.
- What is the seat height range? The gas lift adjusts the seat within a range that accommodates most adults at a standard desk height of 720 to 760mm. Confirm the adjustment range covers the specific height needed if working at a non-standard desk height before ordering.
- How does this compare to a chair without armrests? A chair without armrests is lighter and slightly more compact, which suits tight desk positions where the armrests would contact the desk edge or desk drawers. A chair with armrests provides forearm and shoulder support that reduces fatigue during extended sessions. The armrest version is the better choice for sessions of two hours or more.
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1–3 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
Office Chair with Armrests: Answered
They give the forearms somewhere to rest when not typing, keeping shoulders level rather than letting them drop. The benefit is most noticeable after the first hour: fatigue accumulates in the shoulders without them. With them, a good seated position is maintained through a long session.
It sits between the two, reading as a dark grey rather than either pure black or mid-grey. In strong natural light it reads lighter; in a typical home office with ambient lighting it reads closer to a dark neutral. It works alongside both black and grey desk frames without clashing with either.
Use the gas lift lever under the seat. The correct position has feet flat on the floor, knees at approximately 90 degrees, and forearms level with or slightly below the desk surface. Adjust until this position is comfortable and your shoulders are relaxed rather than raised.
Wipe-clean and does not absorb dust or fibres the way fabric does. Less breathable than fabric, which can feel warmer in a hot room, but in a typical UK home office temperature it is the more practical surface for daily use.
Yes, on hard flooring and low to medium-pile carpet. On thick pile carpet, rolling resistance increases and a chair mat beneath the base makes movement easier while protecting the carpet surface. The chair is stable on all surfaces once the seat is occupied.
The armrest version provides forearm support and a more substantial profile. The without-armrests version is more compact and suits desk positions where armrests would contact the desk edge. For sessions of two hours or more, the armrest version is the better ergonomic choice.
Yes. A damp cloth removes most marks from the faux leather surface. For spills, wipe immediately with a cloth. No specialist cleaning products are needed for routine maintenance. Avoid abrasive materials on the faux leather which can scratch the surface texture over time.
Yes. The five-point base distributes the chair's weight across five castors and resists tipping during the combination of swivelling, rolling and leaning that a working day involves. The stability is noticeably better than a four-point base under the same movement.
The charcoal finish works alongside black, white, wood and grey desk frames without clashing. It suits contemporary, Scandi, industrial and minimal home offices. It pairs particularly well with warm wood desks where the charcoal provides a cool contrast, and with all-black desks where it reads as a slightly softer version of the same material direction.
Styling Tips to Make Your Desk Pop and Stay Practical
Pair with light-toned desks, low-pile rugs, and greenery for a contrast-rich workspace—comfort meets clutter-free style.
For more desk style inspo:
Overview
The Chair That Works With You
Armrests change the posture equation. Without them, forearms fall and shoulders follow. With padded armrests at the right height, the position you sit down in is the one you hold an hour later. This chair has cushioned armrests, a pneumatic gas-lift seat, a charcoal faux leather finish that wipes clean, foam padding at the seat and back, and a five-point rolling base that handles the movement of a full working day without tipping or resistance.
Charcoal sits between black and grey: neutral enough for any room, specific enough to look chosen. The faux leather does not accumulate the dust and fibres that fabric absorbs over months of daily use in a home environment.
The Features That Matter Daily
- Cushioned armrests: Padded forearm support at each side. The ergonomic gain is most noticeable after the first hour at the desk.
- Gas-lift height adjustment: Set the seat height so feet are flat, knees at 90 degrees and forearms level with the desk surface.
- Charcoal faux leather: Wipe-clean, neutral and considered. Does not show dust or fibres between cleans the way fabric does.
- Foam seat and back: Padded cushioning under the faux leather cover at both seat and backrest for extended session comfort.
- Five-point rolling base: Stable under swivelling, rolling and leaning. 360-degree rotation without lifting or scooting.
- Works on carpet and hard floors: Castors roll on both. A chair mat helps on thick carpet and protects the floor surface.
If Style Is Also the Brief
For a home office where the chair needs to do ergonomic work and also contribute to the room's aesthetic direction, the modern upholstered swivel office chair in silver provides a more visually distinct form at the desk in a fabric upholstered finish suited to rooms where the chair is part of the room's character rather than a functional background piece. For how the home office chair market moved in 2024 and which directions dominated in UK home interiors, our 2024 home decor trends guide covers how considered office furniture became part of the interior design conversation rather than a separate, purely functional category.
Description
Armrests Change the Chair Entirely
A chair without armrests is a seat. A chair with armrests is a workstation. The difference is where your arms go when you are not typing: without them, they fall to your sides and your shoulders follow. With padded armrests at the right height, the posture you sit down with is the posture you hold an hour later. This chair has cushioned armrests, a pneumatic gas-lift and a charcoal faux leather finish that reads as a deliberate choice rather than the default option from a catalogue.
Charcoal sits between black and grey: soft enough for a room, neutral enough for any desk colour. The faux leather wipes clean and does not accumulate the dust and fibres that fabric absorbs over months of daily home use. The five-point base holds stable under the swivelling, rolling and leaning of a full working day. Seat and back are foam-padded under the covering, which makes a two or three-hour session comfortable rather than something to endure.
For a desk that sits alongside this chair in the same warm, considered material direction, the industrial rustic brown desk with storage cabinet pairs the charcoal chair with a warm brown desktop and black steel frame in a combination that reads as intentional rather than assembled. For positioning a home office in a room that was not designed as an office, our guide to styling an awkward alcove covers how the right chair and desk combination can make an irregular or corner space feel like it was always meant to be a workspace.
Chair Specification in Full
- Cushioned armrests: the feature that changes the posture equation. Padded rests at each side support forearms and keep shoulders level. The gain is most noticeable after the first hour at the desk.
- Gas-lift height adjustment: dial the seat to the desk. The seat adjusts via a pneumatic gas lift. Set it so feet are flat and forearms are level with the desk surface.
- Charcoal faux leather finish: wipe-clean and neutral. Charcoal sits between black and grey, neutral enough for any room and soft enough to not dominate it. The faux leather surface wipes clean and does not accumulate dust or fibres the way fabric does.
- Foam seat and back pad: cushioning under the covering. The faux leather covers foam padding at both the seat and the backrest, providing the comfort layer that makes extended sessions sustainable rather than just functional.
- Five-point rolling base: stability under daily movement. The five-point base distributes the chair's weight evenly and provides the stability to resist tipping when the seat is occupied and the chair is moved or swivelled.
- 360-degree swivel: full rotation at the desk. Rotate to the printer, to a second screen, to a colleague in the room. No scooting, no standing, no lifting the chair to reposition.
Faux Leather in a Home Office
In a shared home environment, a fabric office chair accumulates hair, dust, crumbs and fibres at a rate that becomes visible within a few months. The surface is difficult to clean thoroughly without professional treatment, and the chair starts to look worn before it is. A faux leather surface wipes clean with a damp cloth, maintains its appearance without any specialist cleaning, and does not absorb spills or odours in the way fabric does.
Setting the Chair Up Correctly
Height is the most important adjustment. The correct seated position has feet flat, knees at 90 degrees, and forearms level with the desk surface. Use the gas lift lever under the seat. The armrests should support the forearms without pushing the shoulders up. For a home office in a corner position, confirm the chair needs approximately 600mm of clear radius to turn without hitting the desk or wall.
Questions Worth Asking First
- Does the chair work on carpet as well as hard floors? Yes. The rolling castors function on both hard flooring and low-pile carpet. On thick carpet, rolling resistance increases but the chair remains stable and usable. On very deep-pile carpet, a chair mat beneath the base makes rolling easier and protects the carpet.
- What is the seat height range? The gas lift adjusts the seat within a range that accommodates most adults at a standard desk height of 720 to 760mm. Confirm the adjustment range covers the specific height needed if working at a non-standard desk height before ordering.
- How does this compare to a chair without armrests? A chair without armrests is lighter and slightly more compact, which suits tight desk positions where the armrests would contact the desk edge or desk drawers. A chair with armrests provides forearm and shoulder support that reduces fatigue during extended sessions. The armrest version is the better choice for sessions of two hours or more.
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1–3 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
FAQs
Office Chair with Armrests: Answered
They give the forearms somewhere to rest when not typing, keeping shoulders level rather than letting them drop. The benefit is most noticeable after the first hour: fatigue accumulates in the shoulders without them. With them, a good seated position is maintained through a long session.
It sits between the two, reading as a dark grey rather than either pure black or mid-grey. In strong natural light it reads lighter; in a typical home office with ambient lighting it reads closer to a dark neutral. It works alongside both black and grey desk frames without clashing with either.
Use the gas lift lever under the seat. The correct position has feet flat on the floor, knees at approximately 90 degrees, and forearms level with or slightly below the desk surface. Adjust until this position is comfortable and your shoulders are relaxed rather than raised.
Wipe-clean and does not absorb dust or fibres the way fabric does. Less breathable than fabric, which can feel warmer in a hot room, but in a typical UK home office temperature it is the more practical surface for daily use.
Yes, on hard flooring and low to medium-pile carpet. On thick pile carpet, rolling resistance increases and a chair mat beneath the base makes movement easier while protecting the carpet surface. The chair is stable on all surfaces once the seat is occupied.
The armrest version provides forearm support and a more substantial profile. The without-armrests version is more compact and suits desk positions where armrests would contact the desk edge. For sessions of two hours or more, the armrest version is the better ergonomic choice.
Yes. A damp cloth removes most marks from the faux leather surface. For spills, wipe immediately with a cloth. No specialist cleaning products are needed for routine maintenance. Avoid abrasive materials on the faux leather which can scratch the surface texture over time.
Yes. The five-point base distributes the chair's weight across five castors and resists tipping during the combination of swivelling, rolling and leaning that a working day involves. The stability is noticeably better than a four-point base under the same movement.
The charcoal finish works alongside black, white, wood and grey desk frames without clashing. It suits contemporary, Scandi, industrial and minimal home offices. It pairs particularly well with warm wood desks where the charcoal provides a cool contrast, and with all-black desks where it reads as a slightly softer version of the same material direction.
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