Why Choose a Sheepskin Ercol Chair?

A sheepskin Ercol chair brings together two things beautifully - timeless design and natural comfort.

Ercol chairs are known for their solid wood frames and classic mid-century styling. Add sheepskin, and something shifts. The structure remains, but the experience becomes softer, warmer and more inviting.

It’s a simple idea, but the result is something rather special.

The Beauty of Sheepskin

Sheepskin has a quality that’s hard to replicate.

It’s naturally soft, with a gentle texture that feels warm in winter and breathable in warmer months. Unlike many synthetic materials, it adapts to its surroundings, making it comfortable to sit on all year round.

A sheepskin Ercol chair doesn’t just look good - it feels good too.

Sheepskin Ercol chair in a calm contemporary living room with natural textures

Sheepskin Ercol chair showing soft wool texture and classic wooden frame

Texture That Transforms a Room

One of the most immediate changes sheepskin brings is texture.

The combination of smooth wooden frames and tactile sheepskin creates contrast and depth, helping a space feel layered and considered.

It works particularly well with:

natural wood finishes
linen and wool textiles
calm, neutral colour palettes

Even in more contemporary interiors, a sheepskin finish adds softness without overwhelming the space.

Sheepskin Ercol chair and sofa styled in a modern British living room with neutral tones

Ercol Windsor Easy Chair 203 overed in pebble coloured sheepskin in a traditional British living room.

Comfort You Can Feel

Comfort in a chair comes from more than just its structure.

With a restored Ercol chair, you have:

a well-crafted wooden frame
supportive webbing beneath
carefully shaped cushions

When finished in sheepskin, that comfort becomes more immediate. It softens the edges, making the chair feel more relaxed while still supportive.

A beautifully preserved mid-century Ercol three seater sofa on a plain, neutral backgound.

Every Chair is Unique

No two sheepskins are ever the same.

Subtle variations in tone, texture and pattern mean each chair has its own character. Even when choosing the same colour, the finished piece will always feel individual.

That’s part of the appeal - you’re not just choosing a chair, you’re choosing something with natural variation and personality.

Made to Suit Your Space

One of the advantages of choosing a sheepskin Ercol chair is flexibility.

Whether you prefer a soft neutral tone or something deeper and more dramatic, the finish can be tailored to suit your home.

From quiet reading corners to open-plan living spaces, it’s a piece that adapts easily while still making an impression.

Ercol chair with a sheepskin seat pad at a kitchen table.

A Natural Choice

Sheepskin is a natural material, which brings its own quiet advantages.

It is:

durable
breathable
long-lasting

Used properly, it ages well and continues to soften over time, making it a practical as well as beautiful choice.

Ercol Windsor Easy Chair in mucsroom sheepskin

Ercol Windsor Easy Chair 203 in Eggshell

A Chair for Everyday Living

A sheepskin Ercol chair isn’t just for show.

It’s designed to be used - to be sat in, lived with and enjoyed every day. The combination of traditional craftsmanship and natural materials makes it a piece that feels both familiar and new.