49 Stylish and Comfy Chairs to Sink Into
We’re living in a time where comfort is king. Escapist TV, junk food, all-day pajamas—whatever your vice, it’ll become infinitely more soothing from the cushions of comfy chairs. You see, the best comfy chairs are made for escaping it all. They’re perfect for napping, reading, or avoiding the news, but with elevated silhouettes and thoughtful materials. Some are dark and moody, others bright and cheerful. They’re proof that form can meet function, and then some. Ahead, shop our picks, selected for both comfort and beauty.
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West Elm Ryder Leather Chair
Elegance abounds with this high-back, medium-firm, leather chair. It’s available in five rich shades: gray smoke, licorice, navy, sesame, and nut (pictured). The legs are made of solid ash wood, and the frame is made with pine. West Elm makes a matching ottoman, if you’re interested.
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Urban Outfitters Floria Velvet Chair
Urban Outfitter’s Floria chair has glowing reviews from over 100 happy buyers who describe the seat as both “vibrant” and “even more amazing in person.” We love that this stormy shade of velvet feels very regal, but we also think you can’t go wrong with the cream boucle or black-and-white Dalmatian upholstery to curate a different feel.
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Amber Bouclé Swivel Chair
This oh-so-soft bouclé swivel is the furniture of dreams, and we are not alone in this opinion, if the high praise in the reviews section is any indication: “This chair is my favorite piece of furniture I’ve ever bought. The fabric is so heavy-duty but at the same time so delicate. It’s a beautiful light cream color, the perfect size, and overall a stunning chair. I couldn’t be any happier! I’m considering buying the matching footrest,” said one particularly glowing review.
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Willa Arlo Interiors Centreville Wide Swivel
This brown leather swivel chair is a dead ringer for the one we spotted in Devin Booker’s Arizona home. Though the NBA star uses several as game chairs for his enviable rec room, we think this silhouette would make a nice addition to any home as an office chair too.
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Crate and Barrel x Shinola Utility Linen Wood Arm Striped Chair
No one knows that furniture is a great way to add texture into your space better than Shinola. For their partnership with Crate and Barrel, the Detroit-based brand designed these stylish chairs crafted in solid European white oak with comfy cotton and wool-blend plaid cushions to add a utilitarian touch to your space.
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Joss & Main Wide Armchair
This midcentury-inspired metal frame chair from Joss & Main is the perfect size if you’re looking for an unobtrusive piece to add to your living room or stash in a reading nook. Although the foam and feather-blended cushions offer extra padding and unrivaled support, the calming blue cotton-blend upholstery is versatile enough to pair with both vibrant and neutral color palettes.
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Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Okay, this is an oldie, but we’re adding the Eames lounge chair to this list because, as of recently, for the first time in almost 60 years, the iconic design is being produced in a fabric. So, for those who cringe at the idea of taking a snooze on a leather pillow, there’s a new, very chic option to this timeless silhouette.
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Wilkes Modular Chair
Another revised classic, this modular masterpiece—known as the Chiclet and originally designed by Ray Wilkes in the ’70s—from Herman Miller takes a more traditional approach to the armchair. Shop the chair in a wide variety of solids.
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Burrow Block Nomad Club Chair
We love the clean lines of this customizable club chair. You can choose between three shades of leather: black, caramel, and chestnut (pictured). You can also choose between five leg finishes (available in woods and metals), and select your preferred arm style. You can then upgrade your design to pair with a moveable chaise or ottoman.
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George Oliver Mashburn Wide Convertible Chair and Ottoman
An extra comfy chair—like this cozy-looking pick from Wayfair—is the ideal destination after a long day. Angle adjustable, with a matching ottoman and body-conforming cushions, this seat’s ergonomic design can accommodate just about any relaxation mood—whether you’re meditating, watching TV, or even reading your favorite magazine.
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Vegan Leather Caramel Modern Lounger
Don’t underestimate the one-of-a-kind comfort of a beanbag chair. With an elevated style (including a supportive backrest area), this vegan leather lounger is one of the most sophisticated beanbags we’ve encountered.
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Inside Weather Vita Lounge Chair
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The Inside Tuxedo Chair
Take a walk on the wild side with this tuxedo chair in bold leopard print. It’s one of many striking patterns that you can encase this timeless, tailored chair silhouette. The Inside’s fabric patterns run the gamut from plaids and stripes to florals and ikat, so you can create a bespoke accent chair that’s all your own.
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Faux Fur Papasan Chair
This stylish saucer chair would be right at home in a child or teen’s bedroom, or any glammed-out space. The neutral white shade can work with any color palette, and you can add throw pillows to punch up the style. The steel base folds up so you can store away easily if needed.
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Palermo Butterfly Chair
The iconic butterfly chair design, created in 1938 by three architects in Buenos Aires, is a design-forward addition to any living room. Seen here in cognac leather from Citizenry, it’s also available in gray cowhide.
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White Beckett Chair
The possibilities are endless with this chair: You can choose from 120 fabric swatches (including linen, cotton, velvet, and leather). The frame design is inspired by 17th-century bobbin furniture and is available two other styles: a beige driftwood and ivory salt spray.
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Apt2B Carson Chair
You can truly make this chair your own with 50+ colors and three finishes available to choose from. Whatever you choose, you can’t go wrong. Customers love this chair. Case in point: “I bought the Carson chair and matching love seat for a small sitting area in our new home. The order came right in the promised time frame, fit perfectly in our space, and is much nicer than I had even hoped. The material is so soft yet seems sturdy and high-quality. The style is unique and adds a touch of fun to the room. Best of all, both pieces are super comfy. We love them,” reviewed Becky H.
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CB2 Gwyneth Boucle Chair
Leave it to the queen of breezy California ease to design a chair that feels just as refreshing.
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Ikea Poäng
We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again, there’s no shame in IKEA’s Poäng chair. With its ergonomic design, a whole host of upholstery options to choose from and a price tag that’s hard to refuse, the Poäng has cemented its place on our comfortable-chair leaderboards.
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Woud Nakki One-Seater in Light Pink
Our love of the chubby chair is pretty well documented at this point and seemingly impossible to shake. This pleasant pastel version, with its cushions offset by tiny iron legs, endears us to the chubby movement all the more.
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Article Walnut & Bella Tan Rocking Chair
With Italian tan leather and overall Scandinavian style, this isn’t your grandmother’s rocker.
