Linnea Linen Chair: Quilted Seat on a Black Metal Frame, Mocha or Oatmeal
By Furniture1002 min read
The Linnea is the minimalist reading chair in our lounge range: a quilted linen seat and back on a slim black metal frame with wood trim, in oatmeal or mocha. It is the chair for a room that wants something with clean lines and no bulk, and three buyers have reviewed it with one useful warning between them.
What it is
An accent chair with a black metal frame and a quilted seat. The seat and backrest are high-density, high-resilience foam under linen upholstery, which the product page describes as breathable and supportive without sagging. The frame is slim, so the chair reads as light in a room.
Who it suits
A bedroom, a study, a reading corner, or a living room that already has a large sofa and needs a chair that does not compete with it. Linen suits a natural or Scandinavian scheme, and the black frame gives it an edge that a wooden-legged chair does not have.
What buyers say, and the tip
Carpe Diem: "I'm pleased with the chair, a very good value for the price and does not look cheap. It is very sturdy. The upholstery is nice, I purchased the oatmeal. It was very well packaged."
Alan: "Looks great and comfortable too. Other buyers have said easy to assemble but I needed help. However I'm sure if you are moderately good at DIY you can do it. Worth the end result though."
And Brew's note, which will save someone a phone call: "Check out for the hardware, it's attached on the inside of the packaging."
Mocha or oatmeal
Oatmeal is the light natural linen and the one reviewers chose. Mocha is the deeper brown, for a warmer room or one where a light chair would show wear.
Living with it
Vacuum the linen with a soft brush and blot spills. Wipe the frame.
Find yours
Free UK delivery and 30-day returns.
See the Linnea in oatmeal or mocha. For a linen armchair with a higher load rating, see the Harlow. Or browse all the accent and lounge chairs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the seat like?
Quilted linen over high-density, high-resilience foam that the product page says provides ample support without sagging. Linen breathes, so it stays comfortable through a long read.
Is it hard to assemble?
Opinions split. Most buyers found it easy; one needed help and suggests it is fine if you are moderately good at DIY. Allow time and a second pair of hands if you are not.
Where are the screws?
One buyer's tip: the hardware is attached to the inside of the packaging, not loose in the box. Check the packaging before you assume anything is missing.
Is it sturdy?
A reviewer describes it as very sturdy, very good value and not looking cheap, and notes it was very well packaged.
Mocha or oatmeal?
Oatmeal is the lighter, natural linen colour and the one a reviewer chose and praised. Mocha is the deeper brown for a warmer scheme or a room where a light chair would show marks.
