There is nothing so difficult to design as an effortless easy chair and we think this Armless Chair designed by Simon Bantock and upholstered in Devon by Ashton House Design more than fulfills the brief.

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Arising out of a need for a piece that would add variety and versatility in the newly refurbished lounge at the Thurlestone Hotel – this generous seat features traditional hand sprung upholstery and an adventurous combination of fabrics.

Shown here in William Yeoward, Baracona Olive on inside back and top seat panel and William Yeoward - Fierran Rose on outside back. The seat border and piping is Zimmer & Rohde Saga.

Available from Ashton House Design, C2 Linhay Business Park, Eastern Road Ashburton TQ13 7UP 01364 653563/ashtonhousedesign.co.uk