5 everyone’s talking about... 1960S-STYLE ARMCHAIRS

Smooth lines, sleek materials, these new Italian designs nod to a groovier time

TRULY BUFF

Tan always works well on stylish seating and it harks back to the brown-tone heydays of the 1960s and 1970s. Which tanned beauty looks best? It’s got to be the Eliseo, whose base comes in either a wood or die-cast aluminium finish and has a handy 360-degree swivel function. The whole package is rather

James Bond-style swish, don’t you think? Eliseo armchair, price on request, Antonio Citterio Design for Flexform

SLIMLINE DETAILS

It might be those spindle feet, or the vertical, sunburst-style linear line detail on the main backrest and seat pad sections, but this chair reminds us of the graphic 1960s textile designs by Lucienne Day. The swivel base brings a lightness and movement to the whole aesthetic. Colibrì, price on request, Fabrice Berrux for Bonaldo

MATERIAL GAINS

Porada’s Copine Bergere chair sports a lovely tall backrest and comes in either a removable fabric cover or fixed leather. Previously available with a walnut wooden frame (and legs), it is now also produced with options of Black Nickel or brushed Bronze Brass finishes for the frame and legs. Copine Bergere chair in steel, £3,032, G&O Buratti for Porada

LE COOL CLUB

Nothing says 1960s style like a curved edge with Barbarella-like white leather upholstery. Actually, the name given to this particular shade of white hide is ‘Silk’ and it is super smooth to the eye. The Le Club is inspired by the voluminous hide armchairs of the clubs of the late 20th century – we’re seeing the 1960s influence in particular and love this return to casual elegance. Le Club armchair, price on request, Poliform