The Occasional Chair Gallery

This may be the first time that you've seen or heard of The Occasional Chair Gallery so perhaps you are keen to know who we are. Although you are seeing us via the miracle of the Internet, we are a team of real people running a real "bricks-and-mortar" shop and studio on the outskirts of York, in the heart of Yorkshire. We have been running our interior design business since 2005 and our shop Fabric Gallery and Interiors since 2007. In 2010 we launched The Occasional Chair Gallery in a wonderful loft-style studio space located above our existing shop.

But six months later, because of growth we were on the move. Fortunately only a 100 yards or so down the road to number 13 York Street, where we are today. The extra space has allowed us to focus on fabrics and wallpapers downstairs. But more importantly we can display a selection of chairs in the studio so that you can appreciate their style, quality and comfort first hand. Below are several views of our studio showroom. We hope this will entice you to visit us and also to experience Fabric Gallery and Interiors for yourself.

Armchairs are the original form of luxury seating, originating in ancient Egypt in the homes of rich and powerful people. Today, armchairs are common furniture that be can seen in homes of every size. Our armchairs combine style, elegance and comfort. Please scroll down to see our selection, which you can sort using the control. You can click on an image below to learn more about any chair. Once you see a chair you like, you can select a fabric from our Designer's Choice and then securely and quickly order on-line.

Before we know it Spring will be be with us and your thoughts may be turning to home, garden and leisure. Why not come to the York Lifestyle Exhibition for some inspiration. We'll be showing off our chairs there and we'd love to meet you. The contenders for the 2013 Press Business Awards have been chosen. The 39 finalists will now be visited by judges to decide the winners, due to be announced at a glittering black-tie dinner at York Racecourse on November 21. We'll be there. When it comes to buying chairs and sofas one has to either become a furniture expert or trust the manufacturer and shop who are providing the item.