By Megan Murray
Occasional chairs are used across our Houses, offering a comfortable place to sit in the bedroom while getting ready, or to gather friends in a cosy corner of the club.
Here, Soho Home's Senior Creative Director, Gareth Lewis, shares how these pieces have become a signature of Soho Home and the story behind the new Jonas chair.
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Rolland Armchair, Italian Boucle Deep Green
Regular price £1,995
Price £1,195
Regular
Regular price £1,696
Price £956
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Otis Armchair, Chestnut Leather
Regular price £3,495
Price £2,095
Regular
Regular price £2,971
Price £1,676
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Otis Ottoman, Chestnut Leather
Price £1,395
Regular
Price £1,186
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Garret Armchair, Inverberg Teal
Regular price £1,995
Price £1,195
Regular
Regular price £1,696
Price £956
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Theodore Armchair, Velvet Olive
Price £995
Regular
Price £846
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Mateo Chair, Boucle
Regular price £1,795
Price £1,255
Regular
Regular price £1,526
Price £1,004
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Ellis Chair, Mohair Pewter
Regular price £1,995
Price £1,395
Regular
Regular price £1,696
Price £1,116
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Dillon Armchair, Boucle
Regular price £1,795
Price £1,255
Regular
Regular price £1,526
Price £1,004
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Lovett Chair
Price £795
Regular
Price £676
Soho Home+


Limited Edition Paris Low Fluted Armchair, Brass
Price £5,195
Regular
Price £4,416
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Limited stock available


What can you tell us about Soho Home’s design process?
'Soho Home was created because members wanted to buy decor from the Houses, so the products have always echoed what you'll see in the clubs. Now more than ever, we're working incredibly closely with the interior designers to create pieces for upcoming Houses, which are also available to buy - it's all one process and there's real synergy there.'

How do you ensure that Soho Home’s occasional chairs are comfortable?
'Nick Jones sits in every design we make to check how comfortable it is. Soho House is known for being a home away from home; a place to settle in and put your feet up. So, we have a rule for Soho Home that everything should be relaxed and loungey. We do this by ensuring the seat is deeper and more generous, and the arms are extra wide. We also accentuate the rake, which is the angle between the seat and the back, so that you can really lean into it. And a lot of consideration goes into the fill of the seat cushion to make sure that it doesn't flatten out, but allows you to sink in.'


The half cushion is quite unusual – why did you include this in the design?
'We're really happy with the chair's half cushion, and that it serves a dual purpose. A lot of skill goes into the hand-weaving of the roped back, so we wanted to show that off while considering comfort. Revealing those details takes the chair to a different place, and it's designed to support your back.'
Any tips for styling the Jonas chair at home?
'I would position it so that you can see the back when you walk into the room to show off the rope detail. Place it next to another Jonas with coordinating upholstery, opposite a sofa. Add a large rug for depth and a small side table between them.'



Shop the new collection


Jonas Armchair, Dark Ochre
Regular price £1,695
Price £1,015
Regular
Regular price £1,441
Price £812
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Halkirk Rug, Neutral
Price from £1,095
Regular
Price from £931
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Sylvia Table Lamp
Price £275
Regular
Price £234
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Edgar Throw
Price £155
Regular
Price £132
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Otis Armchair, Chestnut Leather
Regular price £3,495
Price £2,095
Regular
Regular price £2,971
Price £1,676
Soho Home+


Otis Ottoman, Chestnut Leather
Price £1,395
Regular
Price £1,186
Soho Home+


Sinfield Rug, Navy
Regular price from £1,095
Price £655
Regular
from Regular price £931
Price £524
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Madison Table Lamp
Price £195
Regular
Price £166
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Rolland Armchair, Italian Boucle Ecru
Regular price £1,995
Price £1,195
Regular
Regular price £1,696
Price £956
Soho Home+


Barkham Square Cushion, Navy
Price £125
Regular
Price £106
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