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Oct 17, 2024

Best and Most Comfortable Lounge Chairs | POPSUGAR Home

A comfortable sofa is an obvious must have, but so is a perfect lounge chair. Not only is extra seating ideal for having company, but it also levels up your home's decor to make it feel more cozy and

A comfortable sofa is an obvious must have, but so is a perfect lounge chair. Not only is extra seating ideal for having company, but it also levels up your home's decor to make it feel more cozy and inviting. If you're looking to refresh your space and round out your seating area, there's no better time to invest in a lounge chair made with comfort in mind.

To help you find the perfect lounge chair for your apartment or house, we enlisted the help of design expert Anita Yokota. She emphasizes the importance of incorporating wellness throughout the home. Yokota gave us the inside scoop on what to prioritize and look for in finding the best lounge chair for your space.

If you're wondering if there's a difference between an accent chair or a lounge chair and when you should choose one over the other, here are the need-to-know details: "Lounge chairs got their name from their often leaned-back posture and padded features, including a wider seat," Yokota says. By design, they're meant to be comfortable — a place you could sit and relax." On the other hand, accent chairs are generally more decorative with a straight back or narrow seat. They're meant to be a spot to sit and talk or balance a space," she explains.

Yokota looks for durability, softness, seat quality, and seat depth when shopping for lounge chairs. "Quality foam and a high-performance fabric are important," she says. "Our lounge chairs end up getting far more use in our rooms than our wooden or more straight-back chairs." She recommends looking for a lounge chair with a seat depth of around 18-22 inches and fabrics like heavy linen that she says will get better with age. She personally prefers a lounge chair "that has enough space to tuck my legs up under me."

Ahead, you'll find twelve stylish and incredibly comfortable finds worth every penny. From colorful statement pieces to chairs that swivel for conversation to options with ottomans and even one that's big enough to lie down on, there's no doubt these will elevate your space. Yokota recommends "looking at the space and thinking about the way you'll move through it. Place your furniture to support the moments that will play out there." Place one in your bedroom, living room, office, or den for an extra spot to sit or for guests to crash.

With so many options on the market, like plush and cloud-like seating or something modern, it'll be hard to decide on just one. No matter which one you end up going with, keep in mind the dimensions of your space. Shop our top picks ahead, and find comfortable seating your home is missing.

Anita Yokota is a therapist turned interior designer and author of "Home Therapy."

ANJHome Mid Century Modern Lounge Reading Armchair ($115)

This Amazon lounge chair features curved arms and flared legs, which makes it structured with a casual, breezy vibe, perfect for a rustic home. Its wide padded back will support your spine, and its ergonomic armrests are ideal for optimal relaxation. The midcentury-style living-room chair has a natural wood frame with cushions made out of high-density sponge and an additional throw pillow for an extra comforting vibe.

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The Details: Width: 26" | Height: 29" | Depth: 32" | Material: Linen and faux leather | Color Options: 9

Paddie Modern Velvet Single Sofa Chair with Ottoman ($200-$220)

This chic lounge chair comes with an ottoman perfect for stretching your feet out on after a long day. The gold accents and rich velvet color options set this apart, making it into a potential statement piece.

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The Details: Width: 29" | Height: 30" | Depth: 25" | Material: Modified polyester fibre and velvet fabric | Color Options: 6

Mercury Row Clarissa Upholstered Accent Chair ($213, originally $286)

If you're looking for a lounge chair that's not only comfortable but also functional, the Clarissa Upholstered Accent Chair from Mercury Row is something you should consider. This unique lounge chair transforms into a chaise lounger and a twin bed for overnight guests with its foldout design. Place it in a spare room, living room, or office for an extra place to stretch out your legs and read or sleep — it's great for both.

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The Details: Width: 32" | Height: 32" | Depth: 35.4" | Material: Polyester and velvet | Color Options: 12

Threshold Berea Slouchy Lounge Chair With French Seams ($365-$550)

Target is one of our favorite places to find furniture because it has so many high-quality pieces for highly competitive prices. This lounge chair is no exception. The Berea Slouchy Lounge Chair from Threshold adds a breezy touch to your space without making it look dated. Its modern silhouette mixed with its textured linen-blend fabric can easily integrate into your existing decor.

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The Details: Width: 26" | Height: 35" | Depth: 33" | Material: Polyester-linen blend | Color Options: 4

Sundays Embrace Lounge Chair ($563, originally $750)

With a gorgeous curved silhouette and a sculpture-like design, this lounge chair will elevate your space while offering comfort and coziness. The bouclé fabric brings a sophisticated yet warm flair to your space, and the modern design is perfect for adding character to contemporary spaces. It comes in a black bouclé for a moody vibe, and a rust orange velvet that will add warmth.

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The Details: Width: 27.5"| Height: 27.5" | Depth: 28"| Material: Bouclé performance fabric | Color Options: 3

Albany Park Park Armchair ($599, originally $819)

The Park Armchair is more than just a stylish accent chair; it's perfect for lounging as well. Ideal for a contemporary space, this armchair can fill up any empty corner and round out any room for a cozier feel. It comes in colorful velvet shades like blue, olive, and mustard, as well as plush bouclé options and even a faux leather. If you want a glam vibe, choose the gold metal legs; otherwise, you can't go wrong with the black metal legs.

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The Details: Width: 45" | Height: 35" | Depth: 35" | Material: Upholster, bouclé, faux vegan leather, velvet | Color Options: 7

Article Timber Lounge Chair ($699)

This square-shaped lounge chair will bring a simple, streamlined Scandinavian flair to your contemporary space. Although it serves as additional accent seating, it might actually be more comfortable than your couch with its extra deep cushioning.

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The Details: Width: 41" | Height: 32" | Depth: 35" | Material: Polyester blend or leather| Color Options: 7

Burrow Field 2-Piece Lounger ($759, originally $949)

The Burrow Field 2-Piece Lounger is made from a contact-grade polyester fabric that is stain resistant and easy to clean. This two-piece lounge chair comes with an upright chair along with a detachable chaise, so you can spread your legs out and lounge comfortably. This modular style can also be configured to attach to other pieces in Burrow's Field collection. The simple silhouette is both contemporary and comforting, ideal for a wide variety of home and decor styles.

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The Details: Width: 32.5" | Height: 33" | Depth: 60.5" | Material: Contract-grade polyester fabric | Color Options: 5

West Elm Sophie Chair ($799-$949)

With its shapely, winged arms and plush cushioning, West Elm's Sophie Chair is the perfect blend of elevated comfort and a clean-lined look. The curved silhouette adds character to the chair, making it more of a timeless piece, and the wooden tapered legs add height and warmth.

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The Details: Width: 29" | Height: 30.25" | Depth: 34" | Material: Various | Color Options: 20+

Albany Park Lido Armchair ($863, originally $1,233)

Our editor loves the Lido Armchair as a stylish decor piece that rounds out her office space. It's a functional seating option for guests that's cozy and comfortable while maintaining an elevated look. The armchair is supportive with a high-resilience foam filling that delivers back support, so you can lounge without worrying about aches and pains. You can read more of her thoughts in this review of the Albany Park Lido Armchair.

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The Details: Width: 34" | Height: 32" | Depth: 37.5" | Material: Various | Color Options: 8

Rove Concepts Vonn Lounge Chair ($932)

The Vonn Lounge Chair from Rove Concepts is basically a more elevated version of a bean bag chair. Although its structured design looks stiff, it's actually more comfortable than it looks due to its spacious seat depth. Plus, with an array of soft and cozy fabrics, you'll want to curl up in this eclectic option.

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The Details: Width: 38.2" | Height: 26.3" | Depth: 38.2" | Material: Velvet, felt, or bouclé | Color Options: 3

West Elm Crescent Grand Swivel Chair ($999-$1,199)

A swivel chair is perfect for sitting and watching TV and hanging out with friends. With its round silhouette and oversize, deep-seated design, West Elm's Crescent Grand Swivel Chair is the ultimate comfortable lounge chair. It can spin 360 degrees, so you can enjoy your surroundings, whether it's overlooking a window or rounding out a seating area. We recommend placing this swivel chair by a window so you can enjoy the view of the great outdoors.

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The Details: Width: 42.5" | Height: 30" | Depth: 39" | Material: Various | Color Options: 50+

West Elm Harmony Chair and a Half ($1,199-$1,699, originally $1,499-$1,799)

West Elm's Harmony Chair and a Half delivers a cloud-like experience with an oversize design and plush, pillow-soft cushions. The extra-wide seat cushion is perfect for watching movies and cuddling — or both. This lounge chair is best for those who like roomy seats you can tuck your legs under while sitting, just like Yokota recommends.

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The Details: Width: 55" | Height: 35" | Depth: 41" | Material: Various | Color Options: 50+

Castlery Madison Leather Armchair ($1,299)

This Castlery armchair is an editor-favorite find for its buttery-soft leather and firm yet comfortable cushions. "The Madison Leather Armchair is, hands down, the most comfortable piece of leather furniture my body has ever touched, and I don't say that lightly," one editor claims in her review of the Castlery Madison Leather Armchair. The midcentury-modern design allows it to blend seamlessly into a variety of interiors, whether you're more industrial, rustic and coastal, or modern.

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The Details: Width: 42.1" | Height: 34.3" | Depth: 38.2" | Material: Top grain leather | Color Options: 1

— Additional reporting by Marisa Petrarca and Angela Elias

Anvita Reddy is an assistant editor for PS Shopping. She has a passion for products and is an avid reviewer of everything including furniture, mattresses, home gadgets, cookware, tech, and more. Having dealt with acne as a teenager and into adulthood, her expertise lies in beauty. She has tried and tested plenty of skin care, makeup, hair care, and countless other beauty products.

Marisa Petrarca is a contributing editor for PS Shopping and has more than five years of experience writing and editing beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content. Her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Allure, and InStyle, among others.

Angela Elias is a contributing editor for PS Shopping. In her former roles at PS, she led the relaunch of its Latine identity and family-focused verticals, directed its Home vertical, and hosted shopping segments. She has nearly 15 years of experience working in the lifestyle space as a writer, editor, content strategist, director, on-camera talent, and publicist.