Carlton Furniture Alfie Chair in Washed Canvas

Sink into sophisticated comfort with the Carlton Furniture Alfie Chair in Washed Canvas. This stunning lounge chair combines iconic mid-century modern design with contemporary luxury, featuring a beautifully sculpted solid wood frame, sumptuous upholstery in soft washed canvas, and generous proportions that invite you to relax. Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, reading nooks, and design-conscious spaces, the Alfie chair brings timeless elegance and exceptional comfort that transforms any corner into a personal sanctuary.

Luxurious Design Features

• Washed Canvas Upholstery - Soft, textured fabric in sophisticated cream with a relaxed, lived-in feel
• Sculptural Wood Frame - Beautifully crafted solid wood with flowing organic curves and warm tones
• Generous Proportions - Deep seat and wide armrests create an enveloping, luxurious lounging experience
• Curved Armrests - Elegantly shaped arms flow seamlessly from backrest to front in continuous lines
• Angled Legs - Splayed leg design creates visual drama and mid-century modern appeal
• Plush Cushioning - Generously padded seat and backrest for sink-in comfort
• Low-Profile Design - Relaxed seating position perfect for unwinding and lounging
• Timeless Silhouette - Classic mid-century form that never goes out of style

Why Choose the Alfie Chair?

Imagine having your own personal retreat—a beautiful chair that beckons you to curl up with a good book, enjoy your morning coffee, or simply pause and breathe. The Alfie chair creates exactly that. The washed canvas upholstery has a soft, relaxed texture that feels like your favourite linen shirt, while the generous cushioning ensures you sink into cloud-like comfort. It's the kind of chair where you settle in for "just five minutes" and emerge an hour later, completely relaxed.

This chair is inspired by iconic mid-century designs from the 1950s and 60s—an era when furniture designers prioritized both beauty and comfort. The sculptural wood frame showcases expert craftsmanship, with flowing curves that are as pleasing to look at as they are comfortable to lean against. It's furniture that elevates your space while genuinely improving your quality of life.

Washed Canvas Elegance: The soft cream canvas has a beautiful washed finish that creates a relaxed, lived-in aesthetic. Unlike stiff, formal fabrics, washed canvas has a soft hand feel and subtle texture that's incredibly inviting. The neutral tone works with any colour scheme, brings brightness to your space, and has a forgiving quality that hides minor marks while developing character over time.

Sculptural Wood Frame: The solid wood frame is a work of art. The curved armrests flow in continuous, organic lines from the backrest to the front, creating visual rhythm and sculptural beauty. The warm wood tones bring natural warmth, while the visible grain adds texture and ensures no two chairs are exactly alike. The angled legs create the signature mid-century modern stance that's both stable and visually dynamic.

Generous Comfort: This isn't a perching chair—it's a proper lounging chair. The deep seat allows you to curl up comfortably, the wide armrests provide support for your elbows or a place to rest a book, and the plush cushioning cradles your body. The low-profile design creates a relaxed seating position that encourages you to truly unwind.

Mid-Century Modern Heritage: The Alfie chair embodies the principles of 1950s and 60s design—organic forms, honest materials, expert craftsmanship, and furniture that's both beautiful and functional. It works perfectly in period mid-century homes, adds warmth to contemporary spaces, provides character in minimalist interiors, and complements eclectic rooms that celebrate design classics.

Versatile Placement: This chair works beautifully in multiple settings. Use it as a living room accent chair for reading and relaxing, a bedroom chair for a cosy corner retreat, a home office seat that's actually comfortable, a nursery chair for feeding and soothing, or even in commercial spaces like boutique hotels or design studios where comfort and style matter.

Easy to Style: The neutral washed canvas and warm wood tones provide a versatile foundation. Add a textured throw in grey or beige for cosy layers, place a patterned cushion for a pop of colour, pair with a brass floor lamp for luxe contrast, position near a window for natural light, or keep it minimal for pure, serene simplicity.

Space-Enhancing Design: Despite its generous proportions, the Alfie chair doesn't overwhelm spaces. The cream upholstery reflects light beautifully, the angled legs create visual lightness, and the low profile prevents it from dominating smaller rooms. It's substantial comfort in an elegant package.

Quality Craftsmanship: The solid wood frame ensures longevity and stability, the generous padding maintains its shape over time, and the upholstery is professionally finished with attention to detail. This is furniture designed to be used and loved for decades, potentially becoming a treasured heirloom.

Timeless Investment: Mid-century modern design has remained popular for over 70 years because it simply works. The Alfie chair represents a design philosophy that prioritized beauty, functionality, and quality—principles that remain relevant today. This is furniture that transcends trends, looking as fresh decades from now as it does today.

Relaxation Sanctuary: In our busy lives, having a dedicated spot for relaxation is essential. The Alfie chair becomes your personal sanctuary—a place to read, meditate, enjoy quiet mornings, or simply escape for a few moments of peace.

Dimensions: Approx. 710cm W x 85.6cm D x 86cm H (seat height approx. 40cm)
Material: Solid wood frame with washed canvas upholstery
Colour: Natural wood with cream washed canvas
Style: Mid-century modern/Contemporary luxury
Weight Capacity: Suitable for everyday use
Assembly: Minimal assembly required

Care Instructions: Vacuum regularly with an upholstery attachment. Spot-clean spills immediately with a damp cloth and mild detergent. The washed canvas finish is forgiving of minor marks and develops character over time. Professional cleaning recommended for deep cleaning.

Styling Tips: Create a reading nook by pairing with a floor lamp and side table, add a sheepskin throw for textural contrast, position near a window for natural light, layer with cushions in soft pastels or muted tones, or use as an anchor piece in a gallery wall arrangement with mid-century art.

Height: 86cm

Width: 71cm

Depth: 86cm

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sizes within 5 mm (± allowable tolerance)

SKU: 2600700206788

Product Code: ALFIE-CH

Number of Seats: 1 People

Assembly Required: No

Material: Fabric / Wood

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Guarantee: 5 Years

Brand: Carlton Furniture

Manufacturer: Carlton Furniture

For more information on how to care for products from Carlton Furniture, please view our Carlton & Vintage Care and Maintenance page.

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Standard Delivery Service
FREE for orders over £300 to mainland UK*
£24.99 for furniture orders under £300 to mainland UK*
Kerbside delivery only, usually pallet delivery

Gallery Deliveries
£9.95 for small accessories to mainland UK*
£14.95 for medium accessories to mainland UK*
£19.95 for large accessories to mainland UK*
£69.95 for large or heavy items to mainland UK*
Gallery shipping is based on the size and weight of each item and the shipping cost is calculated at checkout
Time frame: approximately 7-10 working days

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Key information

We will always book in a delivery with you. We will contact you either by email or phone once we have organised the delivery and prepared your items, this may take a few days. The delivery time frame is approximately 7-10 working days.

Our standard delivery service will be kerbside delivery only. You will be responsible for the handling of products onto your property and the disposal of any waste. Your order will be dispatched via one of the following delivery methods:

Pallet couriers

The pallet couriers are not insured to bring the goods onto your property/ driveway. You will receive email confirmation & tracking information from us once your order has been collected, then within a few days the pallet courier will contact you directly to discuss a delivery slot once it’s reached your local depot. Please be advised that pallets are usually transported in 18-tonne wagons.

Luton Van courier

This will either be a 1 or 2 man delivery team. We will contact you directly via text or email to book this in a few days in advance. You will receive a 3-4 hour time slot and the couriers will call 30 mins prior to delivery with a more precise time.

Small parcel couriers (e.g. DPD)

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Please keep an eye out for texts, calls or emails from unknown contacts as this will likely be us or one of our couriers trying to book in delivery.
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