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Elgar Highback Chair in Enigma Claret Fabric

Tetrad Elgar Highback Chair in Enigma Claret Fabric

Regular price £1,249.00 GBP
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Ornate damask upholstery and a tall supportive silhouette give the Tetrad Elgar Highback Chair a striking, heritage-inspired presence. The Enigma Claret fabric combines rich claret and warm gold tones with deep cushioning and rolled arms to create a luxurious occasional chair with genuine visual impact.
  • Material: Fabric / Wood
  • Fully assembled
  • Number of seats: 1 People
Width: 87cmDepth: 86cmHeight: 100cm
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Delivery: 8-10 Weeks

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The Tetrad Elgar Highback Chair is upholstered in Enigma Claret Damask Fabric in rich red and gold tones with dark wooden legs

Description

Distinctive in both shape and fabric, the Tetrad Elgar Highback Chair brings a more decorative, traditional character to a living space without compromising on comfort. Upholstered in the richly patterned Enigma Claret damask fabric, the chair combines warm red and muted gold tones with an intricate woven design that immediately draws the eye.

The tall backrest gives the piece a more substantial and cocooning feel than a standard armchair, making it particularly suited to reading corners, quieter seating areas and interiors designed around layered textures and classic furniture. The higher profile also adds a sense of structure and presence within a room, especially when paired with darker wood finishes or heritage-inspired décor.

Scrolled arms soften the silhouette and balance the height of the backrest, while the generously filled seat cushion keeps the chair feeling relaxed rather than overly formal. Decorative turned wooden legs reinforce the traditional styling and work particularly well with the ornate detailing of the upholstery.

Rather than relying on plain fabric or minimal styling, the Elgar Highback Chair embraces pattern and texture in a way that feels confident and expressive. The woven damask design gives the fabric depth and variation, helping the colours appear warmer and more layered throughout the day as the light changes across the surface.

Its proportions make it easy to use as a standalone statement chair, but it also works beautifully alongside other pieces from the Elgar collection for a more coordinated living room arrangement. Whether placed beside a fireplace, in a bay window or as part of a larger seating layout, it brings warmth, comfort and a distinctly classic British feel to the space.

Handcrafted in Britain, the Elgar Highback Chair is designed for homes that favour traditional upholstery with stronger decorative detail and a more luxurious visual presence.

Dimensions & details

Dimensions & details
Width 87cm
Depth 86cm
Height 100cm
Number of seats 1 People
Assembly required No
Material Fabric / Wood
Guarantee 10 Years
Brand Tetrad
SKU 2600700013461

Dimensions may vary by up to 5 mm (± allowable tolerance).

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Delivery Policy


e-Vouchers do not incur any delivery charges and free delivery will be automatically applied to all e-Vouchers at checkout.

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.

*Excluding AB, DD, DG, EH, FK, G, HS, IV, KA, KW, KY, ML, PA, PH, PO, TD, ZE. postcode districts. Orders going to these postcode districts will have delivery charged at £69.99. **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 before placing your order as it is likely to incur a higher charge or may be unavailable.

FAQ's

Does the highback design make the chair more supportive?

Yes. The taller backrest provides more support for the shoulders, neck and head, making the chair especially comfortable for longer periods of sitting.

Is the Enigma Claret fabric heavily patterned?

The fabric has a detailed woven damask design with floral influences, giving the chair a much richer and more decorative appearance than plain upholstery.

Would this chair work in a smaller room?

It can, particularly as a standalone statement chair in a reading corner or bedroom, though the high back and patterned fabric naturally give it a stronger visual presence.

What interiors suit the Elgar Highback Chair best?

The chair works especially well in traditional, country and heritage-inspired interiors, as well as spaces featuring darker wood furniture, layered textiles and classic artwork.

Does the chair feel formal or comfortable?

Although visually dramatic, the deep seat cushion and rolled arms give it a relaxed, comfortable feel that suits everyday use as well as occasional seating.

Can this chair be paired with other furniture in the Elgar range?

Yes. The upholstery and detailing are designed to coordinate with the Elgar sofas and stools, making it easy to build a cohesive living room arrangement.

Do the turned wooden legs add to the traditional look?

The turned front legs reinforce the classic British styling and complement the damask fabric particularly well, giving the chair a more established, heritage-inspired appearance.

Is the fabric better suited to neutral or darker colour schemes?

The claret and gold tones sit beautifully against warm neutrals, deep greens, charcoal shades and darker painted interiors where the pattern and colour can stand out naturally.

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Dora

Bought this chair for my grandmother and she absolutely loves it. The pattern is lovely and it’s very comfortable!

Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear that your grandmother loves her new Tetrad Elgar Highback Chair in Enigma Claret Fabric. Kind Regards, Shackletons Home & Garden

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