Quickship for the Holidays

Ready in Time for the Season

Before the holidays begin, give the corner its chair. Our Quickship collection ships sooner than made-to-order furniture, so a favorite seat can be waiting by the window when the season arrives.

The Lounge Chair Guide

How to Choose a Lounge Chair

A lounge chair is the most personal piece in a room, chosen as much for how it feels as for how it looks. Here is how to find yours.

Designer lounge chair in a styled living room

Notice how it holds you

Some chairs seat you upright and ready for conversation. Others are deep and low, made for sinking in with a book. Add an ottoman and almost any supportive chair becomes a place to stay all afternoon.

Choose its movement

A swivel base lets you turn between the room and the window, a quiet luxury in an open plan. A fixed base feels rooted and settles into a corner as if it had always been there.

Draw it on the floor

Mark the footprint with painter's tape and live beside it for a day. Leave 30 to 36 inches for walking paths and about three feet between the sofa and the chair, with a side table at arm height for the book, the lamp, and the evening's cup.

Choose materials by touch

Leather deepens and takes on a patina, wearing its marks as character. Wool and woven textiles are warm and resilient, and boucle is soft and sculptural. Ask us for swatches and see them by window and by lamplight, since color changes with the hour.

Consider its neighbors

A slender frame beside a broad sofa keeps a room open, while two substantial pieces suit a larger space. Echo a color, a material, or a visual weight from nearby, and the chair will look as though it was always meant to be there.

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Questions

Lounge Chair FAQs

What is the difference between a lounge chair and an accent chair?

A lounge chair is made for long, unhurried sitting, with a supportive back and a seat you settle into. An accent chair is lighter and more decorative. The finest designer lounge chairs are both: comfortable enough to disappear into and sculptural enough to anchor a room.

Where can I use a lounge chair besides the living room?

Wherever there is a quiet corner: a bedroom reading nook, a study, a library, an entry that wants a place to pause. A sculptural chair gives any room a point of focus.

Does a lounge chair come with an ottoman?

Many designs have a matching ottoman or footstool, usually sold separately. Each product page lists what is included, and our team can help you compose the pair.

Should I use one lounge chair or a pair?

A single chair is a focal point, a reading spot, a private corner. A pair facing the sofa shapes a conversation, and suits rooms large enough to keep comfortable paths between them.

How do I care for a leather lounge chair?

Dust or vacuum gently, wipe spills quickly with a soft cloth, and condition the leather as the manufacturer advises. Keep it away from direct heat and strong sun, which dry and fade the surface.

How do I care for wool and boucle?

Vacuum with an upholstery attachment, blot spills instead of rubbing, and follow the manufacturer's cleaning code. Boucle is loved for its texture, so keep it clear of snags, and call a professional cleaner for stains.

Can I see the fabric before I order?

Yes. Request swatches, up to five at a time, and let the color and texture settle into your own light before you choose.

How do I know a chair will suit my room?

Measure the corner where it will go, then check the chair's width, depth, and seat height against the sofa beside it. Still undecided between two? Design Assistance is the place to ask.

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