Carlton Furniture Ribble Chair

Experience the perfect blend of vintage charm and contemporary comfort with the Carlton Furniture Ribble Chair. This stunning accent chair combines iconic mid-century modern design with luxurious leather upholstery, featuring distinctive horizontal channel tufting, sculptural wooden armrests, and elegant angled legs. Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, studies, and design-conscious spaces, the Ribble chair brings timeless sophistication and exceptional comfort that transforms any corner into a stylish retreat.

Luxurious Design Features

• Premium Leather Upholstery - Rich tan/cognac leather with natural grain and luxurious patina
• Horizontal Channel Tufting - Distinctive ribbed detailing creates visual interest and enhanced comfort
• Sculptural Wooden Armrests - Beautifully curved solid wood arms flow seamlessly from backrest to front
• Generous Proportions - Deep seat and supportive backrest create an enveloping lounging experience
• Angled Wooden Legs - Splayed leg design creates mid-century modern appeal and stability
• Plush Cushioning - Generously padded seat and backrest for sink-in comfort
• Low-Profile Design - Relaxed seating position perfect for unwinding
• Timeless Silhouette - Classic mid-century form that never goes out of style

Why Choose the Ribble Chair?

Imagine sinking into buttery soft leather after a long day, the horizontal channels cradling your back, the warm wood armrests smooth under your hands. The Ribble chair isn't just seating—it's your personal sanctuary. Picture lazy Sunday mornings with coffee and the papers, evening reading sessions bathed in lamplight, or quiet moments of reflection in your own stylish retreat.

This chair is inspired by the golden age of mid-century design—an era when furniture designers prioritized both beauty and comfort, when craftsmanship mattered, and when pieces were built to last a lifetime. The Ribble embodies these principles, combining sculptural beauty with genuine comfort and quality materials that improve with age.

Luxurious Leather: The rich tan/cognac leather is absolutely stunning. Unlike fabric that can look tired over time, quality leather develops a beautiful patina that enhances its character. The natural grain adds texture and authenticity, while the warm tones bring instant sophistication. Leather is also incredibly practical—it wipes clean easily, resists stains, and becomes more comfortable and beautiful with age.

Channel-Tufted Elegance: The horizontal ribbed detailing isn't just decorative—it provides ergonomic support along your spine and creates dimensional texture that catches light beautifully. This signature detail elevates the Ribble from a simple chair to a statement piece, adding visual interest and tactile appeal.

Sculptural Wood Frame: The curved wooden armrests are works of art. They flow in continuous, organic lines from the backrest to the front, creating visual rhythm and sculptural beauty. The warm wood tones complement the leather perfectly, while the visible grain adds natural character. 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 supportive backrest cradles your spine, and the plush cushioning provides sink-in comfort. The low-profile design creates a relaxed seating position that encourages you to truly unwind.

Mid-Century Modern Heritage: The Ribble chair embodies 1950s and 60s design principles—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 study chair that's actually comfortable, a home office seat for video calls with style, or even in commercial spaces like boutique hotels or executive offices.

Easy to Style: The warm leather and wood tones provide a versatile foundation. Add a textured throw for cosy layers, pair with a brass floor lamp for luxe contrast, position near a window for natural light, or keep it minimal for pure, sophisticated simplicity. The neutral tones work with any colour scheme.

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

Leather That Ages Beautifully: Unlike synthetic materials that deteriorate, quality leather improves with age. It develops a rich patina, becomes softer and more comfortable, and gains character that tells your story. Minor marks and wear add authenticity rather than detracting from beauty.

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

Dimensions: Approx. 75cm W x 85cm D x 80cm H (seat height approx. 42cm)
Material: Premium leather upholstery with solid wood frame and arms
Colour: Tan/cognac leather with natural wood
Features: Horizontal channel tufting, sculptural armrests, angled legs
Style: Mid-century modern/Contemporary luxury
Weight Capacity: Suitable for everyday use
Assembly: Minimal assembly required

Care Instructions: Wipe leather with a soft, damp cloth. Use leather conditioner periodically to maintain suppleness and enhance patina. Avoid harsh chemicals. The leather will develop a beautiful patina over time.

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 with mid-century art and accessories.

Height: 80cm

Width: 69cm

Depth: 76cm

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sizes within 5 mm (± allowable tolerance)

Product SKU: 2500072088435

Product Code: ZRIB1

Number of Seats: 1 People

Assembly Required: No

Material: Leather / Wood

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Guarantee: 1 Year

Brand: Carlton Furniture

Manufacturer: Carlton Furniture

Standard Delivery Service

FREE for orders over £500 to mainland UK*
£24.99 for furniture orders under £500 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.

*Excluding AB, DD, FK, IV, KW, KY, PA, PH, PO30-PO41 postcode districts. Orders going to these postcode districts will have delivery charged at £60. **The above excluded postcode districts are also exempt from the White Glove Delivery Service, despite them being available at checkout. Please do not select this option. If you would like to enquire about White Glove in these areas, please call to discuss. It is likely to have a higher charge or may unavailable.