Vintage Sofa Company Ely Brown Studio Chair
Vintage Sofa Company Ely Brown Studio Chair
Delivery: 4-6 Weeks
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Key Details
- Seats: 1 People
- Assembly Required: No
- Material: Leather / Metal
- Guarantee: 5 Years
- Brand: Vintage Sofa Company

Product Information
Description
Designed with a more open, studio-style silhouette than a traditional armchair, the Ely brings a different kind of presence to a room. Its slender black metal frame leaves the shape visually uncluttered, so the chair feels less bulky than a heavily upholstered lounge seat, even though it still offers generous comfort through the seat, back and headrest cushions.
Brown leather is a big part of what makes the design work. Used across the full seating area, it gives the chair warmth and depth, while the cleaner frame stops it from feeling too heavy. That contrast between soft leather and exposed metal is what gives the Ely its more considered, mid-century-influenced character. Wooden armrests add another layer of material interest and make the chair feel more finished than an all-metal frame would.
Comfort comes from the chair’s laid-back angle as much as its cushioning. The higher back and integrated headrest help support longer periods of sitting, while the broader seat gives it more of a proper lounge-chair feel than a standard accent chair. It is well suited to reading, slower sitting and spaces where a more relaxed posture is part of the appeal.
Made by Vintage Sofa Company, the Ely works particularly well in living rooms, reading corners, bedrooms and design-led interiors where a standard upholstered chair might feel too conventional. It has a clear visual identity, but it is still practical enough to use regularly rather than simply admire.
Dimensions
Height: 100cm
Width: 73cm
Depth: 93cm
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sizes within 5 mm (± allowable tolerance)
Specifications
SKU: 2500071657007
Product Code: ZELY1
Number of Seats: 1 People
Assembly Required: No
Material: Leather / Metal
Weight:
Guarantee: 5 Years
Brand: Vintage Sofa Company
Manufacturer: Vintage Sofa Company
Care Information
For more information on how to care for products from Vintage Sofa Company, please view our Carlton & Vintage Care and Maintenance page.
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 £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.
FAQ's
What makes the Ely different from a standard lounge chair?
Its exposed metal frame gives it a more open, architectural look than a fully upholstered lounge chair. That means it brings comfort without the visual weight of a bulkier armchair, which makes it useful in rooms where you want a strong chair design without making the space feel crowded.
Does the reclined shape make it better for lounging than upright sitting?
Yes, the Ely is designed more for relaxed sitting than formal upright seating. The angle of the back, the padded headrest section and the deeper seat all give it more of a laid-back lounge feel.
How does the brown leather change the look of the chair?
Brown leather gives the Ely warmth and character that balance the sharper lines of the black metal frame. It stops the chair from feeling cold or overly industrial and gives it a richer, more settled finish.
What do the wooden armrests add to the design?
They soften the frame visually and make the chair feel more complete. They also give your arms a warmer contact point than bare metal, which changes both the look and day-to-day feel of the chair.
Does the black metal frame make the chair feel too industrial?
Not on this design. The leather cushions and wooden armrests soften the effect, so the frame reads as clean and modern rather than harsh. It works well in mid-century, contemporary and more pared-back interiors.
Is the Ely better suited to a living room or a bedroom?
It works well in both. In a living room, it can act as a more design-led alternative to a standard armchair. In a bedroom or reading corner, it creates a dedicated place to sit and unwind without taking up as much visual space as a larger lounge chair.
Will the leather look better with age?
In most cases, yes. Leather like this typically develops more surface character over time, with light creasing and a softer patina that suit the relaxed shape of the chair particularly well.
What does Vintage Sofa Company bring to a design like this?
Vintage Sofa Company brings the balance between comfort and shape that makes the Ely work. On a chair with exposed metal, leather cushioning and a reclined profile, the proportions and finishing matter just as much as the materials, and that is what gives the piece its more resolved look.
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