Red Velvet Armchairs
Red is the boldest choice of all, and makes an instant focal point in a room. Compare 254 red velvet armchairs from 25 retailers on Flitch, with most costing between £1,000 and £2,600.
Red velvet armchairs on Flitch
About one in ten red armchairs on Flitch are velvet, making it one of the most common materials. You’ll find the widest choice at Sofa.com, Loaf and Heal's. Beyond modern and contemporary designs, the most common styles are luxe and mid-century. There are also 13 that swivel. 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, red often works best as the one strong colour in an otherwise neutral room.
How much do red velvet armchairs cost?
Half of all red 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 red. Red 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 red armchairs this year, so there’s a wider choice available.
Prices checked 22nd October 2026.
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