51 Armchairs That Add Effortless Comfort To Your Living

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While some people do prefer a sofa, an armchair remains one of the most important functional pieces of interior. This multitasker has to be chosen with a lot of purposes in mind. Is it meant to be just a pretty accent? Then it has to look spectacular. Should it host you throughout many hours in the day, adequate anatomical support is a necessity. And sometimes your legs demand to fit, too. Finally, it doesn’t matter if you need a place to snuggle in with a book, practice armchair philosophy, or enjoy the visitors’ compliments to your taste. Choose wisely, and your new favorite sitting spot will fill all check-boxes at once.

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Modern Tufted Armchair: This contemporary piece can fit a range of different interior styles. Its minimalist form is enriched with a timeless nailhead trim and button tufting, adding a layer of sophistication with a diamond stitch pattern. Comfort and functionality of this clean structure are amplified with a tuxedo arm design. Stable and durable, elegantly turned birch wood legs ideally complete this tasteful setting.

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Yellow Wingback Armchair: How to bring more sunshine into your room? A yellow armchair could be an answer. This contemporary model is more than just a showpiece. With its strong, yet non-imposing hue and a playful pop of color, it presents a wonderful choice of a statement item. Still, it’s equally good as a place for an afternoon rest. The featured pillow emphasizes the comfy nature of the chair while adding a layer of sophistication to the design.

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Contemporary Velvet Armchair: Stylish and self-conscious. That is how we see this modern lady of a chair. Its wonderful burgundy color is a perfect fit for the velvety nailhead finish. Somewhat strict lines calm emphasize it’s dominant nature while keeping it classy. The final result is a contemporary armchair that is maturely refined rather than braggy. It’s a chair for a room that knows what it wants.

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Sophisticated, Transitional Accent Armchair: Timeless elegance, as the main feature of this little velvet armchair, is uplifted with a sleek line and golden legs. If you want to give a stylish patina to a studio or a small room, this accent piece will make a great choice. It’s space-savvy, petite, charming, practical, and easy to fit. What more could we want?

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Modern Swivel Armchair: Can a chair be classical and modern at the same time? This swivel armchair gives an answer with a twist—literally. The perennial style reminds of a muted-down Chesterfield armchair, softened with a more friendly curved shape and sustainable volume. This is a comfy armchair for a typical contemporary living room, but it wouldn’t feel out of place in a grandeur salon.

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Le Corbusier LC2 Style Mid-Century Modern Armchair: The LC2 armchair by a design legend Le Corbusier is modern as much as timeless. Its unique, authentic form plays a significant role in the history of furniture design, with a good reason. Ever since it’s debut in 1929, this worldwide icon presents an archetype of the modern symbiosis of style and comfort. The metal structure and leather upholstery present an ideal balance between durability and aesthetics. Meanwhile, its shape -although rigid- grants the unbeatable comfort.

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Mid Century Style Armchair With Wooden Legs: If you are looking for an eclectic, sustainable, charmingly natural wooden armchair, this is the piece worth considering. The wooden frame is structured to conform to modern interior standards. Still, it has been executed in a way that emphasizes the material’s original organic character rather than denying it. The 2021/22 trend predictions are all about sustainability, and this comfy armchair will have its place in the spotlight.

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Transitional Modern Armchair in Teal: If this velvet armchair was a person, it would be the type you can send to charm your teacher or boss (and possibly get you out of trouble). The shape is sleek and smooth, and the calming hue of blue is simply irresistible. This is the chair to snug in and meditate. The only problem is, if you have just one of these armchairs in the room, the guests will have a hard time trying to catch it for themselves.

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Traditional Recliner Armchair With a Chic Twist: Traditional means “proven to be great”, but that still doesn’t mean it couldn’t be improved. There are a few better ways to upgrade a classical type of armchair then turning it to a recliner. A contemporary embroidery twist to an old-style pattern turns this comfy model to a very stylish statement fit for modern interiors.

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Small Armchair With Ottoman: Tiny doesn’t have to be dull. This small armchair design is not new, but it’s still around, and for a good reason. The simple curved form is suitable for a whole range of room styles. At the same time, it presents an excellent choice for waiting rooms or offices. Furthermore, it looks equally great in velvet and leather finish, and literally any color.

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Checkered Comfy Armchair: While it feels like “that seventies” sign is written all over this armchair, it’s still perfectly suitable for “these twenties”. Inherently comfortable, it invites you to sink in with a book and switch off for hours. The checkered pattern is a refreshing change to what we see every day. Whether you are looking for something to fit with colorful walls or a discrete accent for a monochrome interior, this comfy armchair might be the right one for you.

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Contemporary Massage Recliner Armchair: If turning to a recliner is a perfect way to refresh a typical armchair design, topping that off with a massage function makes the item dangerously seductive. That is exactly what this model has to offer. Masked as a plainly innocent, contemporary armchair, it is actually a fully functional massager. While it promises unbeatable comfort, you may find yourself in a struggle to get up once you experience the whole package.

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Modern Wingback Armchair: The playful and happy design makes this wingback chair truly stand out. Its specific charm awakes distinctive memories of a childhood, while still being self-conscious enough to fit an all-grown-up interior. Contrasting dance of neutral gray and lighthearted yellow makes it a great statement piece. At the same time, it’s comfortable and friendly enough to become everyone’s favorite spot in the room.

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Mid-Century Swivel Armchair With Brushed Steel Accents: To the contrary of the former one, this armchair wants to be taken very seriously. Its mid-century swivel design reminisces clean and minimal office style. This sharp form is softened with a contrasting embroidered pillow, for an ideal balance between rigid and comfortably friendly. Ergonomic back support guarantees convenience even after many hours of use.

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Linen Fabric Modern Armchair With Wooden Legs: A combination of linen and wood bears a certain organic feel that softens any modern design. The slightly disproportional form of this chair is a fine crossover between minimalist, practical, and sustainable. It can fit with ease to most of the contemporary or modern interiors, but won’t be out of place in the eclectic setting.

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Green Armchair With Luxurious Glam Vibe Art deco will be stylish forever, no matter how many fine twists the time puts on it. This chair bears all the glamour of the past century, with its emerald green velvety finish and sleek golden structure. Still, the minimalist shape makes it equally fit for the modern interiors one-century later.

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Pink Tufted Button Armchair With Gold Accents: Here comes more of the ’20s and ’30s vibes with a modern polish. Soft, powdery pink hues fit beautifully with the thin, elegant golden frame. Discrete buttoning inside is a playful moment that doesn’t ruin the overall harmony. This little dame of a chair will surely attract a lot of attention and compliments in any refined room setting.

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Modern White Armchair With a Modern Twist: A true Snowhite among chairs, this exquisite white accent chair brings a serious dilemma – should we sit and enjoy its comfort, or stay at distance and admire its appeal? The lines are clean but not cold, the finish is refined but not uninviting, and the overall form is structured but not dull. This modern armchair will surely elevate the look of any room.

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Timeless Elegance of a Comfy Green Armchair: Luscious curves of this charming green armchair promise pure comfort while compromising nothing on beauty. Its thin golden legs stand in a stylish juxtapose to the massive shape, adding dynamics without ruining the balance. The featured pillow is a discreet but convenient addition that enhances the overall coziness. This is an ideal chair for a long coffee break of an afternoon tea and cookie session.

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Leather Armchair: The classic-contemporary leather armchair in brown, with sturdy form and buttoned back, is a safe game. This is another timeless piece that can easily fit the industrial-type city apartment interior as well as a rustic countryside cottage. You may choose between adding a pillow to make it warmer and more inviting or leaving it in its natural form as a bolder, more masculine statement.

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Modern Armchair With Chrome Legs: When it comes to the masculine, this retro piece packs a punch. It’s not hard to imagine agent 007 sitting in it, observing a bad guy while playing with one of Q’s pens. Sharp angles, rigid geometric, sleek chrome, bold joints—this mid-century armchair has it all. Don’t get fooled by the appearance, though. It’s still very comfortable.

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Transitional Contemporary Swivel Armchair: This model may bring some warm childhood memories. It’s truly transitional in nature, with a well-known classical design that emphasizes softness, comfort, and simplicity. Velvety finish bears a feeling of warmth and coziness, while the swivel function enhances the convenience of use. This is the armchair for all generations, easy to fit into numerous interior styles.

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Weathered French Country-style Chic: This charming parlor armchair bears the spirit of a true French country style. The nailhead rim connects a solid oak and engineered wood base with chic striped upholstery. The rustic item was hand-curated by Kelly Clarkson and presents a great accent piece for any room. Its versatile elegance is suitable for a country villa as well as a stylish coastal mansion.

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Classic Chesterfield Armchair: If you are looking for a way to add some vintage style to your living space, a classic Chesterfield armchair is an excellent choice. Its solid, massive style is a base for elegantly rolled arms and beautiful tufting, while the luxurious leather finish gives it its final grandiose look. This timeless tufted armchair will effortlessly elevate any seating group.

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Modern Chesterfield Armchair: While the classic Chesterfield armchair is an established statement of refinement and luxury, its modern versions are a treasure of their own. This elaborated, modern armchair features a chrome base and a rigid geometric structure but loses nothing of the original spirit. It presents a very successful transition of a classic, launching it straight to the 21st century.

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Hollywood Glam Style Chesterfield Armchair: Nothing is effortlessly charismatic like the Golden Age of Hollywood. This silky diva brings us back to the time of luscious curves, glamorous femininity and highly polished luxury. While its buttoned upholstery and sensual luster call for a long evening dress and a platin hair, this armchair easily fits any modern interior as an ultimate statement of alluring style.

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Rustic Leather Sling Chair: Safari, anyone? This rustic armchair feels like coming straight from Africa, handcrafted under a coconut tree. A beautiful multicolored wooden frame offers a structured but organic quality. The leather upholstery emits an undeniably pastoral vibe. This chair feels at home anywhere in the country. However, within an eclectic setting, it can perform surprisingly well in the city center too.

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Coastal Style Wingback Armchair : A true transitional piece offers traditional quality with a hint of modern flair. This wingback armchair features beautiful linen upholstery in an inviting silhouette. A silver nailhead trim secures a loose seat cushion and the base on ash-finished, solid wood, turned feet. The striped pattern makes it an ideal choice for a coastal villa, but it will also make a great accent at any other place.

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Modern Oversized Armchair With Toss Pillows: Sometimes sitting straight is just not enough. Nothing beats the coziness and comfort of an oversized armchair that lets you relax in every meaning of the word. Plenty of room for a variety of position, an abundance of soft pillows and a throw blanket—all that’s left to acquire is a book or a movie. There’s even enough space for some company, too.

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Cuddly Toddler Armchair: Every child needs a huggy, plushy, soft toy of a chair. This is more than a sitting item, it’s the new best friend and protector. Smooth but sturdy, mushy but safe and stable, this comfy giraffe can keep even the most energetic toddler in place…for a while, at least.

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Transparent Transitional Armchair: You like Gothic shapes but not the flamboyant, ornate finishes they commonly feature? There’s a solution. This transparent, transitional armchair is made of clear poly-carbonate, as a bold hybrid of modern materials and a traditional silhouette. Almost invisible, yet guaranteed to attract a lot of attention. Moreover, this is an excellent choice of a statement chair for small rooms. It presents no visible barrier for the eye, thus adding to the optical illusion of spaciousness.

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Rustic-Industrial Leather Armchair: This rustic-industrial armchair presents a remarkable combination of minimalism and elegance. The rigid geometric shape is upholstered in brown top grain leather, featuring a tight back with wide track arms. A massive, sturdy wooden base sits on the metal spindle legs. Contrasting woven cushion enhances the feeling of comfort and softens the composition, giving it a more contemporary vibe.

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Mid-Century Wingback Armchair in Teal: A mid-century armchair in a perfect teal elevates the style of any seating ensemble. It’s founded on a solid oak wood frame, featuring an iconic silhouette with a dramatic wingback and flared arms. Velvet upholstery with button tufting and detail stitching emphasize the elegance, while foam cushioning provide supportive comfort. This distinctive accent chair will find its place in a variety of interior settings, as a part of any room.

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Classic Red Tufted Armchair This interesting velvet armchair offers an embracing comfort in its dramatic curves, tufted back, and arms. Lustrous highlights and tufted buttons enhance the traditional quality of the classic style while making a perfect fit with the modern color palette. Espresso-finished oak legs further enhance the transitional character of this comfy armchair.

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Orange Armchair: This armchair’s modern personality is embodied in its highly defined geometric shape. Harsh lines are somewhat softened with smooth angles and light curves. However, it’s the pillow-y back that puts a stamp in its comfortable character. The smooth upholstery fits well with simple wooden legs. This is a versatile chair, easy to fit into many diverse settings.

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Rustic Traditional Wooden Armchair: Another Kelly Clarkson French country armchair on our list is made on a solid rubberwood frame. Spindled details along its legs, arms, and back define its character as both rustic and traditional. Plush foam cushions secure the comfortable feeling, together with padded armrests. For added convenience, cushions are removable to enable easy cleaning.

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Stylish Italian Velvet Armchair: No elegance is stylish and polished as the Italian one. This traditional armchair is beautiful, modern, and stately at the same time. A solid wood frame carries a foam-filled velvet upholstery with a timeless pattern and impeccable luster. A true statement piece of furniture will effortlessly elevate any room as an effective and valuable asset.

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Floral Patterned Armchair: This multiple-use accent chair is a statement on its own, and could easily become your new favorite seat in the house. Its high-density pad is sturdy yet soft, providing ultimate coziness and comfort. The statement pattern adds a chic vibe to your living room or home. Birchwood legs are durable, holding well under pressure to secure a firm foundation for extended use.

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Traditional Victorian Armchair: The dramatic, elegant Victorian armchair is the perfect way to bring the stylish nature of your living space furniture decor to a new level. This chair features a beautifully carved frame with a high back, cushioned foam seating, and swooping arms. Complex and romantic, it’s a great accent in a living room, but also perfect as a vanity addition in a bedroom—or even as a dining chair.

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Wingback armchair: Clean lines of this modern contemporary wingback armchair are perched atop four tapered legs, and wrapped in foam-filled upholstery. Button-tufted details enhance the sense of comfort, delivering a mid-century look at the same time. Rigid geometry emphasizes the modern side of this chair’s character. Its carefully structured silhouette provides a statement of taste while securing a great comfort to support your seating posture.

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Platner-Inspired Velvet Armchair: The Platner-inspired iconic design of this mid-century armchair features a barrel seat on a gold base, cushioned with gray velvet fabric. The alluring stainless steel frame adds a lot of glamour to the classic design. This high-quality, timeless piece can be used as an accent chair in a living room, but also as a posh dining chair.

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Contemporary Comfy Armchair: A comfy, contemporary armchair is timeless in its design, while also family-friendly. Despite the gentle appearance, this upholstery is resistant to stains, liquids, and pills. It’s base consists of tapered legs and the frame, both crafted of durable hardwood to ensure maximum stability. Its feather-and-down filled cushions guarantee long-lasting comfort even with prolonged and demanding use.

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Peacock Rattan Armchair: Ever since its worldwide introduction in the early sixties, peacock chair has been a renowned staple of bohemian decor. It’s one of the rare armchair designs that fits equally well indoors and outdoors. This elaborated woven rattan armchair features a delicate line that is both lightweight and sturdy. Decorate it with eclectic pillows, blankets, or even flowers, and add a true vintage statement to your interior.

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Eclectic Leather Armchair: The geometric parawood frame of this rustic armchair is combined with top-grain leather upholstery and side straps. Leather straps provide this chair with the element of surprise, a hand-crafted touch, and a distinctive pastoral vibe of a ranch life. Although fundamentally rustic in nature, this piece can present a chic addition to any contemporary room.

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Versatile Coastal Comfy Armchair: With an iconic silhouette with family-friendly fabric, this armchair is a classy transitional mix of the tailored with the traditional. Its streamlined shape provides a modern touch to the classic, elegant rolled arms. The striped pattern gives it a hint of a coastal character. Turned wood legs add to its grace, while the comfy armchair seat is truly made for lounging.

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Alvar Aalto’s Tank Armchair: The iconic Armchair 400 was first designed by Alvar Aalto for an exhibition at the Milan Triennale. Its nickname “Tank” came from the wide and sturdy armrests made of form-bent birch lamella, as well as its robust upholstery. This frame offers a flexible, comfortable seat that made the timeless chair a crowd’s favorite. Ever since the 1930s, the Tank remains modern, easily adaptable, and fit with any material or pattern.

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Arne Jacobsen’s Rattan Armchair: Another mid-century vintage yet timeless gem looks and feels effortlessly contemporary. This lounge armchair design by Arne Jacobsen features a sturdy, elegant structure and an anatomic shape. Its striking curvature makes an elegant and comfortable statement, evoking the feeling of a functional sculpture. Ever since its introduction in 1925, the Paris rattan armchair never fails to impress.

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Eames style armchair: The versatile design of this chair makes it a perfect mix of style, practicality, and comfort. The Eames Style Armchair is an iconic designer piece and functional, modern family item, all packed into one simple seat. The shapely form allows you to sit back and relax, while the elaborated composition makes it a great addition to any room, as well as to a dining table.

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Moooi Nest Chair: This comfy armchair by Marcel Wanders is all about cushions. Its design presents a sturdy yet lightweight net of a linear, clear metal structure. The powder-coated steel frame is suitable even for outdoor use. This nest is padded with the plump, soft pillows in a variety of finishes and patterns, including the signature “flower bits”, filled with mixed foam, feather and fiber flock. All cushion covers can be removed for convenient cleaning.

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Scandinavian-Style Modern Armchair: The renowned Scandinavian style gets a modern take with this Gus Modern Hilary Chair. It’s a transitional combination of modern fluid curves and tailored lines, with the classical subtle detailing on the high backrest. This is complemented with a splayed, bent, wood base that contrasts the colorful fabric while preserving the signature naturalistic character of true Scandinavian design. The result is a modern furniture piece that is clean, elegant, and versatile.

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Versatile Philippe Starck Iconic Armchair Design: Philippe Starck’s “Masters” chair for Kartell consists of layered shapes of three classics: the “7 series” chair by Arne Jacobsen, the “Eiffel chair” by Eames, and the “Tulip” by Eero Saarinen. Set together, they form the ultra-sculpted, supporting back of the seat. Slightly redesigned, with gold patina, this armchair presents an ultimate statement of impeccable taste, that elevates the otherwise simple interior to the level of refined luxury.

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