Black Velvet Armchairs

Black brings definition and a touch of drama, and it anchors a room with lighter walls and floors. Compare 218 black velvet armchairs from 23 retailers on Flitch, with prices for most of them running from around £160 to £2,850 – so there’s choice across a wide range of budgets.

Black velvet armchairs on Flitch

About one in ten black armchairs on Flitch are velvet, making it one of the most common materials. You’ll find the widest choice at Heal's, Sofa.com and Dunelm. Beyond modern and contemporary designs, the most common styles are luxe and mid-century. Velvet can show pressure marks and pet hair, so if you have pets or children, performance velvet is worth looking out for. As for colour, black can make the lighter colours around it stand out, though it may show dust and pet hair more than you'd expect.

How much do black velvet armchairs cost?

Half of all black velvet armchairs on Flitch cost less than £2,100. That’s about 10% more than velvet armchairs in general, which usually cost around £1,900.

What other shoppers are choosing

Beige and grey armchairs are also popular with shoppers, if you’re not set on black. Black armchairs are catching on: they get more of shoppers’ attention than they did last year. Wingback armchairs are popular with shoppers, but there are fewer to choose from than most other types. Retailers have also been stocking more black armchairs this year, so there’s a wider choice available.

Is now a good time to buy black velvet armchairs?

Discounts come round often here: more than half have dropped in price at some point over the last three months. If the one you want isn’t reduced, set a price alert and we’ll tell you when it drops.

Prices checked 22nd October 2026.