Carlton Furniture Wilton Relax Chair

Sink into sophisticated comfort with the Carlton Furniture Wilton Relax Chair. This stunning lounge chair combines iconic mid-century modern design with contemporary luxury, featuring sumptuous leather upholstery with horizontal channel tufting, beautifully sculpted solid wood frame, and generous proportions that invite you to relax. Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, studies, and design-conscious spaces, the Wilton chair brings timeless elegance and exceptional comfort that transforms any corner into your personal sanctuary.

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 ergonomic support
• Sculptural Wood Frame - Beautifully crafted solid wood with flowing organic curves and warm tones
• Curved Armrests - Elegantly shaped arms flow seamlessly from backrest to front in continuous lines
• Generous Proportions - Deep seat and supportive backrest create an enveloping lounging experience
• Angled Legs - Splayed leg design creates mid-century modern appeal and exceptional stability
• Plush Cushioning - Generously padded seat and backrest for sink-in comfort
• Low-Profile Design - Relaxed seating position perfect for unwinding and lounging

Why Choose the Wilton Relax 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 Wilton chair creates exactly that. Picture lazy Sunday afternoons sinking into buttery soft leather, the horizontal channels cradling your back, the warm wood armrests smooth under your hands. 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 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 Wilton 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, creating dimensional texture that catches light beautifully. This signature detail elevates the Wilton from a simple chair to a statement piece, adding visual interest and tactile appeal that you'll appreciate every time you sit down.

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 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 designed for serious relaxation. The deep seat allows you to curl up comfortably, the supportive backrest cradles your spine naturally, and the plush cushioning provides sink-in comfort without being too soft. The low-profile design creates a relaxed seating position that encourages you to truly unwind.

Mid-Century Modern Heritage: The Wilton 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, executive offices, or design studios.

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 reading, add the matching Wilton footstool for complete relaxation, or keep it minimal for pure, sophisticated simplicity.

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 that you pass down.

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 Wilton 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.

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, adding character and warmth.

Styling Tips: Create a complete relaxation zone by pairing with the matching Wilton footstool, add a floor lamp for evening reading, position near a window for natural light, add a sheepskin throw for textural contrast, or use as an anchor piece with mid-century art and accessories.

Height: 83cm

Width: 61cm

Depth: 81cm

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sizes within 5 mm (± allowable tolerance)

Product SKU: 2500072037037

Product Code: ZWILT1

Number of Seats: 1 People

Assembly Required: No

Material: Leather / Wood

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Guarantee: 3 Years

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.