Marlow Quilted Dining Chairs: Wide Seat, Curved Arms, 150kg, Thirty Reviews
By Furniture1002 min read
The Marlow is our most reviewed dining chair, thirty times over, and the reviews say the same thing in different words: it looks far more expensive than it is. Quilted leather-look upholstery, a wide padded seat with curved arms, a gently reclined back, and a reinforced metal cross-base rated to 150kg. It is the dining armchair for people who like to stay at the table.
What it is
The seat and back are high-density foam under a quilted leather-look cover. The seat is wide, the armrests curve out from the sides, and the backrest is slightly reclined, which the product page describes as better lumbar support over a long sit. It is pitched as a dining, vanity, bedroom or desk chair, and buyers use it as all four.
The frame is solid metal with a reinforced cross-base and adjustable feet. The stated load is 150kg.
Who it suits
A table where meals run long, or a desk, or a dressing table. The arms and the reclined back make it a chair to settle into rather than perch on. It also suits a wooden floor, because the adjustable feet level it and protect the boards.
Check the arm height against your table before ordering, as with any dining armchair.
The three colours
- Grey, on black metal legs, is the most modern of the three and suits a pale or glass table.
- Brown is the warm, classic choice.
- Dark brown is the deepest and the closest to a traditional leather look.
What buyers say
Thirty reviews. The recurring themes are looks, ease of assembly and value.
"Beautiful chairs, nice design, look very expensive. Really easy to put together. Padding is nice and soft. Very nice chairs. Only down side is very light but still absolutely fine!"
"Wow! What a great buy, outstanding quality and they look amazing. Easy to assemble with loads of spare screws, you can put a chair together in 10 minutes."
That lightness is the one honest caveat, and whether it is a downside depends on whether you want a chair that feels substantial or one that is easy to move.
Living with it
A damp cloth for the leather-look cover. Check the adjustable feet occasionally for grit.
Find yours
Free UK delivery and 30-day returns. Sold as a set of two.
See the Marlow in grey, brown or dark brown. For an armless faux leather chair, see the Dusks. Or browse all the dining chairs.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Marlow have arms?
Yes, curved armrests that flow from the sides of a wide padded seat. That, with the slightly reclined backrest, is what makes it a chair for a long meal. Check the arm height against the underside of your table so they tuck in.
How much weight does it take?
The product page states 150kg, on a solid metal frame with a reinforced cross-base.
Will it wobble on an uneven floor?
The feet adjust, so the chair can be levelled on a floor that is not, and they protect the floor from scratches.
What is the one downside buyers mention?
Weight. One reviewer notes the chairs are very light, and adds that it is still absolutely fine. If you want a chair that feels heavy when you move it, this is not that; if you want one that is easy to pull out, it is.
How long does assembly take?
One buyer timed it at ten minutes a chair, with spare screws in the box. Easy assembly is the most repeated comment in thirty reviews.
