Ella Pure Linen Swivel Armchair with Gathered Skirt

Refined Swivel Comfort in Pure Linen

The Ella Linen Swivel Armchair brings together a supportive upholstered form, subtle movement and distinctive textile detailing.

Its gently contoured back rises above softly curved arms to create an enveloping seating position, while the upholstered seat provides comfortable support for reading, conversation and relaxed everyday use.

A concealed swivel base allows the chair to rotate without interrupting its elegant upholstered profile.

The defining visual detail is the full gathered linen skirt, which introduces movement and softness around the lower structure while keeping the swivel mechanism discreetly hidden.

Sculpted Back & Curved Arms

Ella’s back has a softly shaped profile rather than a rigid rectangular outline.

Viewed from the front, the upper corners round gently inward, while the sides narrow naturally toward the arms. From the side, the back has a subtle reclined profile that supports a relaxed sitting position.

The arms rise gradually from the seat toward the back, reinforcing the continuous sculpted silhouette.

Key design characteristics include:

• Supportive upholstered back
• Softly curved integrated arms
• Generous padded seat
• Concealed swivel mechanism
• Full gathered skirt
• Floor-length upholstery
• Soft piping and tailored seams
• Enveloping seating profile
• Refined transitional styling

The combination makes Ella feel more graceful and decorative than a conventional box-form swivel chair.

Concealed Swivel Function

Ella incorporates a swivel mechanism beneath the upholstered body.

The chair can rotate while the lower mechanism remains hidden behind the gathered skirt, allowing the design to maintain the appearance of a traditional upholstered armchair.

Swivel functionality is particularly useful in:

• Reading corners
• Living rooms
• Conversation areas
• Primary bedrooms
• Dressing rooms
• Hotel suites
• Lounge areas

It allows the sitter to shift orientation between a sofa, window, fireplace, dressing area or conversation zone without repositioning the chair itself.

Pure Linen #9140-05 Upholstery

The photographed Ella is upholstered in Pure Linen #9140-05.

Its deep muted red tone gives the chair warmth and visual presence while preserving the irregular woven texture associated with natural linen.

The fabric complements Ella’s gathered skirt particularly well because linen drapes naturally and allows the pleats to retain a softer, less rigid character.

Pure linen also introduces subtle variations in weave, texture and creasing that reinforce the chair’s relaxed tailored aesthetic.

Full Gathered Skirt

The gathered skirt is Ella’s most distinctive upholstery feature.

Rather than using a simple flat panel around the base, multiple folds are distributed around the chair to create volume, rhythm and movement.

The skirt extends close to the floor, visually concealing:

• Lower frame structure
• Swivel mechanism
• Base hardware

This creates a softer and more decorative finish while keeping the functional components out of view.

The gathered construction works especially well in bedrooms and textile-rich interiors where upholstery is intended to contribute to the overall softness of the space.

Comfortable Upholstered Seat

Ella features a broad padded seat designed for relaxed occasional seating.

The seat has enough softness to feel inviting while maintaining a composed shape suitable for a more structured armchair.

Combined with the supporting back and gently rising arms, it creates a seating position suited to:

• Reading
• Conversation
• Dressing-room seating
• Bedroom relaxation
• Living-room accent seating
• Hospitality interiors

Exact cushion filling should follow the confirmed production specification.

Upholstery & Craftsmanship

Ella’s construction combines a shaped upholstered frame with carefully controlled fabric tailoring.

The back and arms require upholstery to follow curved transitions without interrupting the visual flow of the chair. The gathered skirt is then positioned around the lower frame to create consistent pleat distribution and an even floor-length finish.

Careful seam placement helps define the chair’s contours while allowing the linen itself to remain the dominant visual material.

Exact internal frame, suspension and cushion specifications should be confirmed before publishing detailed technical claims.

Custom Upholstery & Bespoke Options

Ella may be specified in selected Linen World upholstery fabrics subject to suitability for the chair’s shaped frame and gathered skirt construction.

Available options may include:

• Pure linen fabrics
• Linen-blend upholstery
• Alternative colours and textures
• Customer’s Own Material (COM), subject to approval
• Project-specific upholstery selections
• Qualifying bespoke dimensional adjustments

Fabric weight and drape are particularly important for Ella because they affect the appearance of the gathered skirt.

Interior Applications

The Ella Swivel Armchair is particularly suitable for:

• Luxury bedrooms
• Reading corners
• Living rooms
• Dressing rooms
• Primary suites
• Private residences
• Hotel suites
• Boutique hotels
• Hospitality lounges
• Interior designer projects
• Architect-led residential interiors

Its gathered linen skirt makes it especially effective in spaces where upholstery softness is used to balance stone, timber, plaster or other architectural materials.