When I previewed the John Lewis autumn/winter 2025 homeware range a couple of months ago, there were a handful of pieces that really stood out to me – the coordinating John Lewis Hoxton armchair and the Curve dining armchair were among those few. And now they’re available to shop!
Along with the new but already iconic John Lewis Pleat sofa, the Hoxton and Curve chairs were the items from the new collection that I would love to have in my own home – and if I had the space (and was allowed to, of course) I would have carried them right out of that John Lewis autumn/winter showcase.
The Hoxton lounge chair has been available for a few weeks now, and is rising in popularity too. Sales of the chair increased by 66% last week compared to the week before. However, I’ve been obsessively checking each week for the Curve dining chair to drop, and it finally did!
The curve of the chrome frame along the backrest is what sets this stylish yet comfortable lounge chair apart from the rest.
The pairing of the chrome frame with the cocoa-coloured chenille upholstery is just chef's kiss.
What makes the John Lewis chairs special?
Both of these retro-inspired designs champion the chrome furniture trend which is getting more and more prominent. And they come in the hottest colour of the year – a chocolate brown dubbed by John Lewis ‘cocoa’ which the retailer also named its colour of the season.
‘Cocoa is our colour of the season for autumn/winter 2025 and felt like the natural choice for these hero pieces as it’s rich, grounding and quietly luxurious,’ says Daniel Rawlings, lead furniture designer at John Lewis. ‘It’s a shade that brings warmth and sophistication in equal measure.’
And even though the Hoxton and Curve chairs are not necessarily bold, statement designs, they will quietly elevate your space with their stylish look that appears much more expensive and high end than their respective £349 and £179 price tags.
‘Both the Hoxton Armchair and Curve Dining Armchair were inspired by a love of sculptural form and retro glamour – reimagined for how we live now. They nod to the past, but feel firmly of the present. They stand out for their sculptural shapes and considered details – pieces with real presence, designed to elevate any space,’ Daniel says.
Part of John Lewis’ Modern Luxe trend, this style is defined by retro-inspired curved silhouettes, rich textures and an earthy colour palette of browns and greens redefined for contemporary living.
Daniel concludes with a few tips on how to style these chic chairs, ‘These pieces are ideal for layered, characterful interiors, pairing well with burl wood, marble, or smoked glass. For a calm, tonal aesthetic, combine them with soft neutrals. For a bolder statement, contrast them with brass and rich colours.’
What to style them with
Burl wood effect is another key look of the John Lewis autumn/winter offering. And a side table like this one will bring natural, textural warmth when paired with the Hoxton chair.
You can carry the chrome look over to your coffee table too, as long as it has an element of warmth like this amber-coloured glass tabletop.
As Daniel pointed out, marble is another material that goes beautifully with the Hoxton and Curve chair designs. But it doesn't have to be in a big way - chic marble coasters like these will suffice.
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