Panels divide the back of the Niva Linen Armchair, a linen beige chair that stands taller than it is wide. Put it beside a sofa that has room for one more chair and not two, or in the corner of a bedroom where somebody sits down to put their shoes on.

The seat is 44cm from front to back. That is shallow for an armchair, and it is why your back reaches the backrest instead of stopping short of it, so you sit up with a book rather than sliding down the cushion. Pale linen shows wear before a dark fabric does, and it shows on the arm tops first, where hands land every time somebody stands up.

Curling up with your legs under you needs more seat than this has: the Puff Linen Armchair - Dark Green gives 14cm more seat depth, and takes more floor for it.