Carlton Furniture Miami Chair in Houndstooth

Make a bold style statement with the Carlton Furniture Miami Chair in Houndstooth. This eye-catching accent chair combines playful 1970s-inspired design with contemporary comfort, featuring a distinctive rounded silhouette, classic houndstooth pattern upholstery, and a unique 360° swivel base. Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, reading nooks, and design-forward spaces, the Miami chair brings personality, comfort, and conversation-starting style to your home.

Distinctive Design Features

• Classic Houndstooth Pattern - Timeless grey and white check pattern adds visual texture and sophisticated pattern play
• Rounded Cocoon Silhouette - Sculptural, enveloping shape creates a cosy retreat and striking focal point
• 360° Swivel Base - Smooth rotating mechanism allows effortless movement and interaction with your space
• Generously Padded Comfort - Deep cushioning throughout for sink-in comfort during long lounging sessions
• Low-Profile Design - Compact proportions perfect for smaller spaces without sacrificing comfort
• Matte Black Base - Sleek powder-coated metal base provides stability and contemporary contrast
• Armless Design - Open silhouette allows easy entry and exit from any angle
• Statement Piece - Bold design that becomes an instant focal point in any room

Why Choose the Miami Chair in Houndstooth?

Imagine curling up in your own cosy cocoon with a good book, swivelling to join conversations, or simply enjoying a piece of furniture that makes you smile every time you see it. The Miami chair isn't just seating—it's a personality piece that brings joy, comfort, and serious style credentials to your space. The houndstooth pattern is a design classic that never goes out of fashion, bringing sophisticated pattern without overwhelming your room.

This chair embodies the playful spirit of 1970s design—bold shapes, fun functionality, and unapologetic personality—updated for contemporary living. It's perfect for those who appreciate design with character, want their furniture to spark conversation, and believe that comfort and style should never be mutually exclusive.

Houndstooth Heritage: The classic houndstooth pattern (also known as dogstooth or pied-de-poule) has been a fashion and interior design staple since the 1930s. The distinctive broken check pattern in grey and white brings visual interest without being too busy, works as a neutral that coordinates with any colour scheme, and adds a touch of timeless sophistication. It's the perfect balance between pattern and restraint.

Cocoon Comfort: The rounded, enveloping silhouette creates a sense of being embraced when you sit down. The generous padding throughout ensures you sink into plush comfort, while the curved backrest wraps around your shoulders protectively. It's the kind of chair where you settle in for "just five minutes" and emerge an hour later, completely relaxed.

Swivel Functionality: The 360° swivel base is brilliantly practical. Swivel to face the TV, rotate to join conversations, turn towards the window for natural light while reading, or simply spin for the pure joy of it. The smooth mechanism operates quietly and effortlessly, adding an element of playful functionality that makes this chair a pleasure to use daily.

Retro Revival: The Miami chair captures the essence of 1970s design—organic curves, bold silhouettes, and furniture that prioritizes comfort and personality. It works beautifully in retro-inspired interiors, adds character to minimalist spaces, provides contrast in traditional rooms, and complements eclectic, maximalist, and contemporary aesthetics.

Versatile Placement: This chair works 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 dressing room chair with style, or even in commercial spaces like boutique hotels or creative studios.

Pattern Play: The houndstooth pattern is incredibly versatile. It reads as a sophisticated neutral from a distance but provides visual texture up close. It coordinates beautifully with solid colours, works with other patterns when styled thoughtfully, and brings a classic, tailored aesthetic that elevates your entire space.

Space-Enhancing Design: Despite its generous comfort, the Miami chair has a relatively compact footprint. The rounded shape takes up less visual space than angular furniture, the swivel base eliminates the need for repositioning, and the low profile prevents it from overwhelming smaller rooms. The grey and white palette helps spaces feel brighter and more open.

Easy to Style: The houndstooth pattern provides a neutral foundation that works with virtually any colour scheme. Pair with jewel tones for luxurious contrast, pastels for soft sophistication, black and white for graphic impact, or warm neutrals for cosy elegance. Add a textured throw and decorative cushion to personalize the look.

Quality Construction: The sturdy frame ensures longevity, the generous padding maintains its shape over time, the swivel mechanism is built for daily use, and the upholstery is professionally finished with attention to detail. This is furniture designed to be used and loved for years.

Conversation Starter: Guests will gravitate towards this chair—both for its comfort and its personality. It's the kind of piece that prompts compliments and questions about where you found it. It brings character and individuality to your space in a way that safe, neutral furniture simply can't.

Dimensions: Approx. 75cm W x 70cm D x 70cm H (seat height approx. 40cm)
Material: Upholstered fabric with powder-coated metal swivel base
Pattern: Classic houndstooth in grey and white
Features: 360° swivel, rounded cocoon design, armless
Style: Retro/Contemporary/1970s-inspired
Weight Capacity: Suitable for everyday use
Assembly: Minimal assembly required

Care Instructions: Vacuum regularly with an upholstery attachment to keep the fabric fresh. Spot-clean spills immediately with a damp cloth. The houndstooth pattern is forgiving of minor marks. Rotate the chair occasionally to ensure even wear.

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, or use as an anchor piece in a gallery wall arrangement.

Height: 74cm

Width: 80cm

Depth: 85cm

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sizes within 5 mm (± allowable tolerance)

Product SKU: 2600700207365

Product Code: ZMIAMI

Number of Seats: 1 People

Assembly Required: No

Material: Fabric / Wood

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Guarantee: 1 Year

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)

You will receive a text directly from the courier to let you know what day and time your order will be delivered.

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.
Please write any special delivery instructions in the notes at checkout. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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