Big arm chairs are an excellent choice for any room, design, or theme. The oversized shape with separate side panels creates structured support to rest your arms for maximum comfort. And the many different styles let you choose the perfect look to fit your aesthetic. Our design experts have picked out the best big arm chairs, let’s take a look at the selection below.
25 Recommendations and 171 Ideas
Modular Upholstered Seating Solution
Blu Dot
Perfect For: Customizing and reconfiguring living room seating
What We Like: Zig-zag stitching detail and gentle pleating at the seams
Cleon's modular upholstered seating offers endless possibilities for designing your ideal seating arrangement. With these versatile components, you can connect and reconfigure seats to fit any size and shape you desire. The sinuous steel springs beneath the cushions provide lasting support, while the foam and dacron fiber-filled cushions maintain a relaxed and comfortable feel. Add a modern and sophisticated touch to your living room with this flexible seating solution.
$1622.91
$1695
Designer Advice:
Experiment with different configurations to find the perfect layout for your space and remember to rotate the components to extend the life of your cushions and maintain that perfect seating experience.
Faux Leather Armchair with Folding Armrests
Wade Logan®
Perfect For: Adding elegance and comfort to living rooms or offices
What We Like: The versatile contrast color and plump folding armrests
This sleek faux leather armchair not only offers maximum coziness with its cushion filling and high-density sponge, but also ensures durability with a solid wood frame. The U-shaped design provides extra stability, while its minimalist contrast color elevates any space. Adjustable foot pads protect your floor and a stylish throw pillow adds texture and support.
Designer Advice:
Pair this armchair with a glass coffee table and a cozy area rug to create a warm, elegant, and inviting relaxation corner in your living area or office.
4.7" Thick DNS Foam Sitting Cushion
East Urban Home
Perfect For: Enhancing comfort in any seating area
What We Like: High-density foam and versatility
This 4.7" thick cushion is made from 32 DNS foam, providing superior comfort and support for sitting on various surfaces. Its high-density structure makes it an excellent choice for upgrading your favorite chair, bench, or window seat. Thanks to its versatile design, this foam cushion is perfect for use in living rooms, dining rooms, or offices, and it can even be used outdoors for picnics or camping trips.
$529.99
$449.99
Designer Advice:
To add style and personality, pair it with a cushion cover that complements your interior decor and theme. Don't forget to maintain its shape by flipping and rotating it regularly.
Classically Structured Armchair Accent Club Chair
Charlton Home®
Perfect For: Enhancing contemporary or traditional interiors with a touch of elegance
What We Like: Sleek elegance combined with comfortable functionality
Gracing your home with its sleek elegance, this classically structured armchair accent club chair showcases a mid-century modern style that complements both contemporary and traditional interiors. Wrapped in 100% polyester upholstery, its fitted back and seat cushions offer ultimate comfort, all while being surrounded by shining nailhead trim. Featuring rolled arms and rubber wood curved legs, this chair strikes a perfect balance between timeless design and modern flair.
$449.99
Designer Advice:
Pair this armchair with a plush textured throw blanket and a contrasting decorative pillow to create a cozy, inviting reading nook or conversation corner.
Tufted Upholstered Accent Chair
Ebern Designs
Perfect For: Cozy reading nooks, lounging areas, or small living spaces
What We Like: High-density cushions and durable pocket coils for ultimate comfort
This tufted upholstered accent chair provides exceptional comfort with its high-density cushions and durable pocket coils. The solid kiln-dried hardwood frame and rubberwood legs offer sturdiness, ensuring this chair will last for years to come. Apart from being a comfy reading chair, it also doubles as a stylish accent piece, perfect for tying any room together. The assembly is quick and simple, so you can start enjoying it in minutes.
$479.99
$619.99
Designer Advice:
To maintain its pristine condition and prolong its life, remember to vacuum it occasionally using the soft brush attachment, and spot clean using a dry cloth, soap, and water. Don't forget to flip the cushions regularly for even wear and comfort.
Flared Loveseat with Ottoman
Hokku Designs
Perfect For: Enhancing your living room's style and comfort
What We Like: Unique design and cloud-like comfort
This flared loveseat boasts a distinctive design, featuring tubular metal legs and an elegant shape that adds a touch of flair to any living room. With its foam and down feathers filling, you'll experience the sensation of sitting on a cloud. The versatile accompanying ottoman can be used as an extra seat, table, or leg rest, and can be combined with the loveseat to form a luxurious chaise. Elevate your living space with this stylish and comfortable combination.
$689.99
$809.99
Designer Advice:
Pair it with plush, colorful throw pillows and a cozy area rug to accent its unique design and create a warm, inviting atmosphere in your living room.
62" Ultra-Wide Tufted Armchair
Sand & Stable™
Perfect For: Coastal farmhouse styled living rooms or dens
What We Like: The classic silhouette and weathered harbor gray upholstery
This 62" ultra-wide tufted armchair combines a crisp design and a classic silhouette to create a cozy coastal farmhouse look in your living room or den. Constructed from a blend of solid and engineered wood, the chair features a rustic brown finish and sits on tapered block feet. The foam-filled recessed arms, loose cushioned back, and durable weathered harbor gray upholstery provide ultimate comfort while supporting up to 250 lbs. Additional features include floor protectors, a sinuous spring frame, and pocketed coils cushion construction for added durability.
$1099.99
Designer Advice:
Place this armchair near a window with an ocean view or a fireplace to create a relaxing and inviting seating area. Use textured pillows and a soft throw blanket to enhance the coastal vibe.
Modern Oak Armchair with Ribbed Upholstery
Hokku Designs
Perfect For: Enhancing living rooms, bedrooms, or home offices
What We Like: Reversible and removable seat cushion
This modern oak armchair offers refined style with its sinuous spring construction, foam cushions, and beige 100% polyester upholstery featuring a ribbed texture. The square cushion back and rounded recessed arms provide comfort, while square legs in a dark brown finish add distinct contrast. The seat cushion is reversible and removable for easy spot-cleaning, and a matching beige toss pillow is included for added depth and visual interest.
$809.99
$840
Designer Advice:
Pair this armchair with a neutral area rug and an accent table to create a cozy reading nook or conversation area, and blend in soft throws for a touch of warmth.
Cozy Swivel Chair with Feather and Fiber Cushions
Winston Porter
Perfect For: Relaxing in the living room, reading a book, or shared conversations
What We Like: The comfortable feather and fiber-filled cushions and swivel feature
This cozy swivel chair has a stylish, family-friendly design that prioritizes comfort. The feather and fiber-filled cushions offer a soft, cozy place to sit, while sinuous coils provide support and maintain their shape over time. The chair's swivel feature makes it perfect for shared conversations or individual relaxation, making it a versatile addition to any home.
$2099.99
$3896.1
Designer Advice:
Pair it with a plush throw and cozy pillows for ultimate relaxation, and consider placing it near a window or reading corner to create a perfect spot to unwind.
Left Corner Chair with Performance Velvet Upholstery
Modway
Perfect For: Enhancing living room, lounge or home office setups
What We Like: Luxurious channel tufting and stain-resistant fabric
Create a statement in your space with this luxurious left corner chair, featuring soft yet supportive performance velvet upholstery with channel tufting details. Complemented by French piping accents and a brushed gold metal base, this chair offers a beautiful blend of glam deco style and modern design. Its stain-resistant fabric and the chair's weight capacity of 331 lbs make it a versatile and durable choice for countless decor styles.
$599.32
$1519
Designer Advice:
Pair this corner chair with other sectional pieces for a customized seating arrangement, and elevate the look with a plush area rug and complementary gold-accented accessories.
Modern Rotary Accent Chair Bucket Seat
Gracie Oaks
Perfect For: A stylish and comfortable addition to any living space
What We Like: The unique heart-shaped shell chair back
This modern rotary accent chair offers a chic and cozy seating experience with its elegant design and versatile functionality. The smooth lines, stunning color combination, and high-grade material make it a great fit for multiple environments such as living rooms, offices, or reception areas. The chair features a durable metal base that resists fading and rusting, a premium fabric seat filled with high-density sponge, and a heart-shaped shell chair back for a sweet touch of style.
$1199.99
$1159.99
Designer Advice:
Pair this chair with a contemporary area rug and a sleek floor lamp to create a cozy reading nook or conversation corner in any space.
Exquisite Velvet Solo Sofa
House of Hampton®
Perfect For: Enhancing the ambiance of modern and classic home interiors
What We Like: Ergonomic design with decorative rivets
This exquisite velvet solo sofa offers a flawless blend of modern and classic design, making it a great fit for almost any household style. It features an ergonomic cushion and armrest design with neat decorative rivets that enhance the sofa's overall texture. The high-density sponge filling provides ultimate comfort, while the high-quality material guarantees a strong and durable frame structure. The smooth and stylish appearance adds a touch of elegant luxury to your home.
Designer Advice:
To create a cohesive look in your living space, pair this sofa with a contemporary rug and accent pillows in complementary colors or patterns.
Wide Accent Armchair with Removable Cushions
Latitude Run®
Perfect For: Adding generous comfort and modern style to your living space
What We Like: The wide 52'' frame allows for a chair-and-a-half seat experience
This spacious wide accent armchair boasts a 52'' frame, inviting you to sit in luxurious comfort and modern style. Made in the USA, it features foam filling and 100% polyester upholstery in a chic chocolate hue. The streamlined silhouette is complete with a T-shaped back cushion and half-moon arms. The removable back and seat cushions make cleaning a breeze, as you can easily vacuum up crumbs or dust for effortless maintenance.
Designer Advice:
Pair it with a contrasting throw blanket and accent pillow for added visual interest and a touch of coziness in your living room or reading nook.
Contemporary Leather Upholstered Chair
Orren Ellis
Perfect For: Modern home interiors and relaxation spaces
What We Like: Comfortable and durable design
Embrace contemporary charm with this exquisitely crafted chair that combines both style and functionality. Designed with long-lasting leather upholstery, this chair is perfect for relaxation after a long day and is a stunning addition to any interior. Its modern style effortlessly complements various décors, making it a great conversation piece and a marvelous decoration for your home.
$2069.99
$2299.99
Designer Advice:
Pair this contemporary chair with a sleek side table and a cozy plush throw, creating an invitingly comfortable space for relaxation or reading.
Cozy One-Seater Lounge Chair
Rosdorf Park
Perfect For: Adding comfort and style to small spaces
What We Like: Compact size without compromising on comfort
This cozy one-seater lounge chair is the ultimate space-efficient solution for small apartments, reading nooks, or bedroom corners. Its compact design offers ample seating space, perfectly balancing comfort and style. The chair's minimalist aesthetic complements various interior styles, making it a versatile addition to any home. Its sturdy construction ensures lasting durability and support for hours of relaxation.
$1489.99
$2567.5
Designer Advice:
To personalize your cozy nook, pair the one-seater lounge chair with a soft throw blanket and a patterned accent pillow, creating a comfortable and stylish retreat perfect for reading or unwinding.
Rounded Armchair on a Swivel Base
Latitude Run®
This large round armchair comes in three neutral gray upholstery fabrics with an extra deep seat and an 18” seatback. The ergonomically curved back and padded seat in a luxurious velvet fabric create a cozy place to rest, while the 360-degree swivel wheels allow for unique placement.
Designer Advice:
Armchairs with a swivel base give you the advantage of repositioning your chair by turning your seat in a different direction rather than having to move the entire seat. Swivel armchairs are an excellent option for wanting furniture that inspires conversations around the room without taking up all your space.
Tech Advanced Tuft Backed Leather Armchair
Latitude Run®
We love this big leather chair with unique features in earthy natural brown, black, or green polyurethane. For example, this large leather chair has built-in dual USB ports in the left armrest. And you can convert this big armchair into a bed by pulling out the footrest hidden in a drawer.
Designer Advice:
Choosing upgraded armchairs with advanced features such as built-in chargers is an excellent choice for rooms where you have limited space. There’s less need for end tables to charge your devices.
Simple and Elegant Over Wide Armchair
You can use this 43” wide, 36” deep big arm chair for any vibe or room, thanks to over 72 fabrics in subtle prints or neutral solids. The matching removable cushions and two cozy toss pillows complement the stylish square arms and sleek espresso-colored birch and rubberwood legs.
Elegant Murphy Style Rounded Armchair
This stylish armchair in a Murphy design comes in three upholstery colors and two stained wood finishes for the beveled, curved legs. A simple rounded back and recessed rolled arms give this seat a minimalistic design to fit any space.
Posh Grooved Barrel Shaped Arm Chair
Mercer41
This posh large arm chair gives your space a chic mid-century model feel thanks to the wide, horizontal channel tufts that create a high barreled design for a private, closed-off feel. Three neutral colors and tapered gold legs let you find an armchair to fit your room’s palette.
$459.99
$869.78
Classic Streamlined Chair and a Half
The classic look of this streamlined 52” wide chair and a half is the perfect roomy seat. A straight skirt and flared arms give this solid wood-framed seat a modern look while the blended-down fill cushions beckon you to rest. And in 56 colors with matching throw pillows work for any design.
Overlarge Casual Mid Century Modern Armchair
George Oliver
This stylish big armchair features tuft-button fabric upholstery in three casual colors of blue, red, or beige. With a seat height of 18.25” and a depth of 21” to 28”, this oversized seat gives plenty of lounging room. And the square rubberwood arms and dark walnut tapered legs with gold cuffs enhance the modern vibe.
$284.99
$354.99
Contemporary Two Toned Leather Chair
Wrought Studio™
This large armchair in buttery-soft two-toned Bonded leather offers a versatile design that suits any room aesthetic. This stylish extra-deep seat comes in five mixed color palettes that exude modern class with a dark base and lighter-toned backrest, seat cushion, and armrests.
Winsford Oversized Armchair
With this classic oversized armchair, you have a whopping 56 fabrics to choose from in solids and patterned prints. This chair and a half seat feature rolled arms and clean lines, with a double silhouette and removable thick padded cushions.
Vintage finish for a handsome leather armchair that’s big enough to fit two people or it, or even take a nap. The diamond, tufted pattern on the back provides the piece with an elegant detail and the back-pillow makes sure the piece is comfortable.
This luxurious and exceptionally stylish armchair is a beautiful detail for the living room or bedroom. Pleasant upholstery fabric decorated with quilts and buttons, subtle legs, comfortable seat with backrest and armrests creates a unique piece of furniture.
Washington chaise traditional day beds and chaises
This chaise is great for people with back problems. Gentle, brown colour makes it suitable for every type of interior, regardless of its style. Its size makes it comfortable for more than one person – a great addition to any living room.
Large armchair with a durable wooden frame. Its cushioned seat and backrest are covered with fabric that includes an interesting black and white pattern. This neutral stylization looks very attractive in any living room.
I bet I'd get a lot of books read in that chair. So comfy looking.
Vintage Leather Armchair, I would love one of these!
Arm chair and ottoman in traditional form. Frame is made of wood and upholstered with pleasant to the touch fabric. It has additional pillow for added comfort. Great addition for each room.
A wide and quite large armchair with plenty of sitting space. Its cushioned seat co-operates with solid backrest, so it assures comfort on the highest possible level. Its neutral white finish matches any living room or other room.
Jens Risom Big Chair - Walnut C.O.M 10 yards 38 x 42 x 48H
Like shape and size - looking for this color but with more hint of grey. Don't love legs Corrigan Chair #anthropologie
A pretty traditional armchair having a wooden frame and curved legs with a natural finish. Its frame, deep removable seat, low rolled out arms, tall gently arched and button tufted full wingback have piped upholstery of plain orange fabric.
Carlisle Upholstered Armchair
Thanks to this armchair it is possible to add a touch of classicity into the house. It has got an extra soft filling in the seat and backrest so the overall level of comfort and relaxation is high. The size of this armchair is 35.5" w x 45" d x 34" h.
Mikayla Big Arm Chair
With this Large Arm Chair your feeling of comfort will be large, as well. The chair features a sturdy wood frame, ivory fabric upholstery, bordered cushion, round arms, stylish pattern, and accent pillow.
Surrey Big Arm Chair
Pretty contemporary armchair with a wooden frame and wide angular dark brown legs. It has a wide back, low rolled-out arms and a removable seat. It's foam-padded and upholstered in durable beige fabric.
Bliss chair and a half
A large, comfortable chair with solid ash legs. The chair offers a comfortable, deep seat and a wide profile, so it provides plenty of space for sitting, storing magazines, etc. It also includes comfortable down-filled cushions.
If you like to snuggle, then you should, definitely, get this lazy armchair for your contemporary home. The armchair is upholstered in a brown leather, along with its oversized back, overpadded arms, thick wooden legs, and a matching ottoman.
Not only does this piece looks elegant due to its simple and straight shapes, it also adds a boost of fun and appeal to your interior due to its colorful pattern of the upholstery, making it a fine choice for your modern decor.
This armchair with ottoman set creates an elegant niche, ideal for refined spaces of home offices or bedrooms. It will encourage you to spend long hours with your favourite book or album.
I could so curl up in this chair. Love the color.
Mercer tufted blue velvet chair
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The XL Antibes Linen Armchair - Antibes Collection - Sofa Collections - Furniture
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