'Tis the season where our favourite brands release their autumn collections, and Habitat's new future cult classic Archive Chair (£200 at Habitat) has arrived on the scene to rival the iconic Habitat Scoop Chair.
Habitat has been nailing living room seating ideas for quite some time now, and the Archive chair is the latest arrival that I think will quickly become a cult classic for the brand.
The modular chair, which oozes ‘70s charm, captured my attention from the moment I spotted it online, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since. This is why it has ‘future classic’ written all over it.
Modular sofas and chairs have been a defining trend this year, as we’ve seen an emphasis on comfort and cosiness in our homes. Couple this with the low-slung furniture trend, which focuses on seating closer to the floor to create a comforting and grounding space, and you’ve created the Archive Chair.
Available in a rich navy blue or a bright ruby red, the retro-inspired Habitat Archive Chair makes a statement. Its bold colourways and chunky frame are both eye-catching and easy on the eye. It’s beautifully over the top and maximalist with its velvet material.
The chair has a depth of seat of 65cm, making it a great choice for sinking back and relaxing. It’s also 90cm wide with a diameter of 93cm, so you can snuggle up on the seat with ease. You can easily cross or fold your legs up under you.
This comfy chair has a foam fibre wrap filling, to give the chair support and help it retain its unique shape.
It has a similar look to Habitat’s iconic Scoop Chair. Originally designed in the 1970s, Habitat re-released the Scoop Chair for its 60th Birthday last year. Its low-slung silhouette and plush cord upholstery ensured it was a classic. It can even be arranged into a sofa by placing two together.
The Scoop chair is gorgeous and has icon status for a reason, but the Archive Chair is a slightly cheaper, bolder alternative. The clue is in the name, but the Archive Chair echoes the same retro design of the scoop chair, a design stolen from the Habitat archives but with a modern spin.
If you’re looking to make a statement, the Habitat Archive Chair should definitely be up for your consideration.
