Most furniture pieces quietly serve their purpose. They blend into the background, never standing out, especially in your dining room. Then there are the ones that demand attention. Knocker-back dining chairs fall squarely into the latter category, and in 2025, we have seen them make a comeback.
What is a Knocker-Back Chair?
These chairs are known for their distinctive “knocker” feature. The knocker can be either a polished metal ring or a square knocker, or an ornate lion’s head, paired with deep padding, luxury fabrics, and buttoned or tufted backs. With colour palettes spanning timeless neutrals, dramatic blue, and champagne golds, it is easy to find a match for modern interiors.
What is Driving their Comeback this Year?
This year’s design trends celebrate vintage glamour with a modern edge. Art Deco curves, plush materials, and unapologetic interior decor are making their way back into our dining spaces. Homeowners are no longer content with furniture that simply works. They want pieces that say something. Knocker back chairs, with their mix of elegance and drama, deliver exactly that.
Their Return is not only About Looks.
Comfort is a huge part of the appeal, and with supportive high backs and generous padding, these chairs are built for long dinners, late-night chats, and even the occasional work-from-home day. They are versatile too, just as at home around a formal dining table as they are in a bedroom corner, hallway, or home office.
Our Knocker-Back Dining Chair Range
Urban Deco’s knocker back collection is here to cater for this resurgence with style. Our plush velvet models come in bold shades like blue, champagne, black and grey to provide a striking balance of sophistication and playfulness. You can customise your dining set even further with two leg finishes of chrome on metal legs and Black wooden. They also feature nail trim detailing around the edges and diamond tufting on the backrests that showcase the craftsmanship that goes into making these chairs.
Styling Tips for 2025
Pair them with marble or glass tables for a luxe finish, or contrast with rustic wood for a modern twist. Do not be afraid to mix colours within the same set. Mixing and pairing different colour combinations is really popular this year. And remember, these chairs are more than dining furniture. They can double as bold accent pieces in any room. Some buyers even use them beyond the dining room as statement dressing table chairs or eye-catching accent chairs for their hallways.
Final Thoughts
The knocker back chair is not just back, it is thriving. Thanks to having both comfort and character in equal parts, it is shaping up to be the UK’s must-have furniture piece in 2025. Ready to bring a little drama home? Explore our knocker back chairs collection and discover why this timeless design still turns heads.