23 Snug Lounge Chairs That’ll Let You Relax in Style
Unwind from the day (or year) with these inviting lounge chairs.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect accent, reading chair, or place to nap, these versatile lounge chairs will upgrade your living room. All that’s left to do is sit, kick back, and relax.
Blu Dot Field Lounge Chair
Shapely curves, a gentle recline and “just-right" cushions invite the lost art of unwinding. A sculptural powder-coated steel base sets up the striking profile. Available in fabric, velvet and leather.
ShopUrban Outfitters Wesley Lounge Chair
Minimalist-industrial lounge chair featuring a sleek, tubular metal frame with cushioned seat base + back. Offers a sloped pitch for a comfortably polished place to rest. Assembly required.
ShopGubi Pacha Chair
Modernist French designer Pierre Paulin was a pioneer in low-level living – a new approach to sitting introduced in the 1960s that bid adieu to chair legs and embraced low-slung profiles set close to the ground for easy, laid-back lounging. The Pacha Chair (1975) is a prime example of that: Set on a slim metal base that raises it just a few inches off the ground, the whimsical Pacha cozily envelops the sitter with its rounded, organic form. Available with a fixed or swivel base. Made in Lithuania.
ShopBD Barcelona Grasso Armchair
“Grasso is not fat. Grasso is more than fat. It’s overflowing,” says Stephen Burks of his Grasso Collection (2018) for Barcelona Design (BD). In luxe leather or fabric upholstery “oozing” over a deep, curved tubular iron frame, it telegraphs “ultra-comfort” and becomes seductively inviting to sit in. The back has no stitching and is hand-upholstered in a single piece. Winner of the 2019 NYCxDesign Award for best lounge seating. Made in Spain.
ShopCarl Hansen & Søn CH25 Easy Chair
Sculptural and balanced, the Easy Chair (1950) is a classic example of the “organic functionalism” for which Hans Wegner is famous. Its natural elegance is exemplified by the 1,300 feet of paper cord that creates the seat and back, which takes a skilled craftsperson eight-plus hours to weave. The solid oak frame has fluid lines and exacting joinery. Relaxed and intuitively ergonomic, the Easy Chair can blend with modern or traditional interiors in nearly any room in the house. Made in Denmark.
ShopSossego Gisele Lounge Chair
Daylight is dimming. Endless grassy hills fade gently into the blue of the sky. Gisele reclines on the hilltop with you, full of feminine charm, her raw cotton or nautical cording connecting lanky wooden limbs. Modern lounge chair by Aristeu Pires handcrafted from sustainable Brazilian wood and wrapped in over 400 feet of cord. Available in indoor or outdoor finishes and upholstered options.
ShopMuuto Oslo Lounge Chair
Combining modern, geometric lines with a light expression and comfortably soft seat, the Oslo Side Chair (2013) brings a refined perspective to its form through playful lines and embracing back. It adds an elegant touch to any space in a homes, restaurants, or offices. Made in Poland.
ShopArtek Paimio Armchair 41
Perhaps the best-known of all Alvar Aalto's furniture pieces. Designed in 1931, the Paimio Chair was named for the town in which Aalto designed a hospital and all its furnishings. Vaguely inspired by the Wassily Chair, Aalto resisted the use of metal and chose native birch wood for this shaped masterpiece.
ShopKnoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
When Florence Knoll challenged Eero Saarinen to create a chair that she could curl up in, she found the right candidate for the task. The Womb Chair and Ottoman (1946) feature enveloping forms that continue as one of the most iconic representations of midcentury organic modernism. Applying foam molded over a fiberglass shell created a single-piece form that perfectly facilitates a relaxed posture. Manufactured by Knoll according to the original specifications of the designer. Made in U.S.A.
ShopSoftline Noomi Chair
In creating her Noomi Swivel Chair (2013), Susanne Grønlund didn’t want to design just another attractive piece, so she thought at length about functionality. Yes, everyone wants to sit comfortably, but maybe you also want to turn and speak to the person next to you or turn away from a distraction for some privacy. In other words, why just sit when you can swivel? Simple, elegant, and understated, Noomi stands on a smooth-moving – and soothing – 360-degree swivel base. Made in Denmark.
ShopOnecollection Pelican Chair
It’s shocking to think of Finn Juhl designing this sculptural chair more than 80 years ago, and the Pelican Chair (1940) is still “out there” by today’s standards. With graceful curves that wrap the sitter in its embrace, Pelican is true to Juhl’s idea that “a chair is not just a product of decorative art in a space, it is a form and a space in itself.” The upholstery is hand-sewn onto the frame. Made in Denmark.
ShopCassina LC2 Petit Modele Armchair
The LC2 Collection (1928) reverses the standard structure of sofas and chairs. External steel frames cradle thick, resilient cushions, integrating padded comfort with International Style functionality. The simple tubular structure is remarkably relevant to how we live today, over 90 years later. Each piece is signed, numbered, and as a product of Cassina's Masters Collection manufactured by Cassina under exclusive worldwide license from the Le Corbusier Foundation. Made in Italy.
ShopMitchell Gold + Bob Williams Dixon Chair
Mid-century modern inspired, this sculptural chair with an overstuffed sling-style seat is a lounge-worthy addition to any space. Sustainably crafted with a steam-bent frame made from FSC-certified ash wood. Available in fabric or leather, and all MG+BW wood finishes.
ShopHerman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Charles and Ray Eames had ideas about making a better world, one in which things were designed to bring greater pleasure to our lives. Their iconic Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman (1956) began with a desire to create a chair with “the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt.” The result embodies what it really means to lounge. In continuous production since its introduction, this set is widely considered one of the most significant designs of the 20th century. Combining soft, inviting leather or mohair with the sleek form of molded wood, the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman is the culmination of the Eameses’ efforts to create a club chair using the molded plywood technology they pioneered in the ’40s. Even today, each piece is assembled by hand to ensure the highest level of quality and craftsmanship, and you’ll be pleased to discover the set gets even better with use and age. Cushions snap in and can be removed and changed. This is the authentic Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller. Made in U.S.A.
ShopJonas Wagell Jonas Armchair
Having worked in the fields of graphic design and project management and studying in his native Sweden and the United States, Jonas Wagell is a well-rounded designer and architect. His Mini House, a 160-square-foot prefab structure, earned him attention in 2008 as one of the world’s 50 hottest young architects. Working out of a studio in the Södermalm district of Stockholm (which Vogue called the coolest neighborhood in Europe), Wagell calls his approach “generous minimalism.” For the Jonas Collection (2016), he sought to create a piece that could be enjoyed every day – “a hub in the house that people would gather round to socialize and talk.” To encourage that, Wagell prudently specified cushions with feather fill and eased edges, arms with a gentle arc and legs slender and tall. “I try to create objects detached from immediate trends,” he says, “products that I can be proud of and that can be justified and appreciated for years to come.” Made in Canada.
ShopUrban Outfitters Marte Lounge Chair
Part of our modernly minimal Marte collection, this rattan lounge chair is the perfect piece to accent any space. Crafted from matte sustainable wood and rattan accents and found exclusively at Urban Outfitters.
ShopBurrow Arch Nomad Club Chair With Ottoman
How do you make the most important chair in the house even more important? You add a matching leather ottoman. We haven't tested it yet, but we're pretty sure whoever is sitting here makes all the rules.
ShopDesign Within Reach Terassi Lounge Chair
Inspired by 1930s-era furniture they came across on a visit to Timberline Lodge in Oregon, Studio Tolvanen gave the Terassi Collection (2017) round tapered legs for a leaner profile and rustic yet crafted appearance. The Terassi Lounge Chair is expertly fashioned with a high-quality, straight grain teak frame with wide armrests to set down a drink or a phone. It’s topped with plush cushions upholstered in UV- and mildew-resistant Sunbrella® fabric to withstand the elements. Made in Indonesia.
ShopAllform Armchair With Chaise
CLEAN DESIGN: Simple lines and modern silhouette provide flexibility so your Allform piece adds to any style home environment. Express yourself! HIGH QUALITY: Performance fabrics, durable leather, and a forever warranty on the hardwood frame means each Allform piece is built to last (and of course be comfortable). CONVENIENCE: Peace of mind is just as important as comfort of body! That’s why we offer a 100 day trial, free shipping/returns, and tool-less assembly.
ShopIndustry West Hew Lounge Chair
The Hew Lounge Chair’s futuristic lines beg to be noticed. Available in a variety of statement-making shades, this chair’s cushions rest in a black metal powder-coated frame. Its base is crafted from grade A precision-welded steel that maintains a fresh look in spite of the daily grind.
ShopMedley Mota Chair
The Mota Chair will fit into any office or living room with its fully customizable appearance. This modern chair has a casual sophistication with a low, inviting deep frame. The perfection of this chair will make you want to sit for hours while relaxing. The proportions are slender, so it will fit perfectly with multiple other pieces in this line. Medley offers multiple options for the back pillow filling, bottom cushion filling, type of foam used, legs, and fabric.
ShopDesign Within Reach Risa Recliner
How do you reinvent the recliner? For Hlynur Atlason, you start from the beginning. When designing the Rísa Recliner (2021), the designer referenced timeless modern designs he long admired. The end result? A recliner that doesn’t look like one. Rísa delivers the same stretch out and settle in of a classic recliner, all within a refined silhouette that moves from upright to full recline with a push of the seat. It features padded armrests and molded foam seat cushion topped with a feather layer for added comfort. Made in U.S.A.
ShopOnecollection Model 45 Chair
Shortly before Finn Juhl became a world-renowned name, he was a self-taught furniture designer and trained architect who had just opened his own office. Working in collaboration with master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, the pair was the buzz of the 1945 Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition with their expressive, sculptural pieces. One such item was the Model 45 Armchair (1945), which broke from tradition by freeing the upholstered areas from the wood frame. With the Model 45, Juhl refined the type of easy chair that he had been working on for many years; creating the type of elegant, tantalizing expression for which this designer is still without rival. This is the authentic Model 45 Chair by Onecollection. Made in Denmark.
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