High Seat Armchairs

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Whether you have back and joint problems or simply prefer a higher seating position, choosing a chair with a high seat height is essential if you want to be comfortable when relaxing at home. Our experts have carefully selected a range of the most comfortable and stylish high seat armchairs. These chairs come in a variety of different shapes and materials, so whatever your style, you will be able to find something that’s perfect for you here.

Diamond Tufted High Seat Armchair

High Seat / High Back

Arm Chair

Aguilar Upholstered Armchair

A beautiful set of shaped mahogany armchairs, blending both modern and traditional elements. Perfect for your living room, these beauties go nicely with any kind of architectural design you may want!

Faux Leather High Seat Armchair

Loose Seat Arm Chair

Pretty contemporary chair having a frame and trimming of black-finished wood. It has straight tapered front legs, low flat arms with sloped fronts, a flared back, a removable seat cushion. Upholstery is of greyish-white fabric with a floral pattern.

Armchairs | Seating | Butler High Armchair | Bench | Bart Conen

Colorful Patchwork Print Arm Chair

JENSEN ARMCHAIR Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni

Traditional Armchair with Coastal Bird Motif

Upholstered Accent and Dining Chair

Aiddan 29'' Wide Armchair

Carrington Fabric Arm Chair

It is very comfortable and extremely beautiful chair that will perfectly fit to a modern interior. The seat is very soft and cozy. For this it is very colorful. Padding is colorful and very intense. It will light up the room.

Genuine Leather High Seat Armchair

Upholstered High Seat Armchair

Anjelah Nailhead Captains Dining Chair

Castiglia 35.5" Wide Swivel Armchair

Auburndale Arm Chair

An excellent enhancement for contemporary interiors. This elegant Arm Chair in Wheat & Dark Cherry Finish features a kiln dried hardwood frame with gently arched arms and stable legs. The chair is upholstered in a high performance, easy care fabric.

Contemporary Posh Armchair with Metal Legs

Versatile High Seated Armchair

Modern Wingback Armchair with Golden Legs

Tufted Wingback Accent Chair

32.3" Wide Swivel Armchair

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High Seat Armchairs

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Chloe Hughes Interior Design Expert

Chloe is a vintage and antique decor expert, writer, and DIY educator who helps readers translate their love of character-rich pieces into livable, modern homes. With an extensive background in antique shopping, period décor, and hands-on upcycling, she shows people how to blend storied finds with everyday comfort. Her guidance focuses on creating warm, personal interiors where historic details and real life work seamlessly together.

A high seat armchair is great for those who have back problems and find it difficult to sit on a lower chair. While regular armchairs and sofas are around 18-24 inches off the ground when sitting down on them, high seat armchairs are normally 24 inches off the ground at the very minimum. This allows you to sit down easily into the chair, since you don't have to lower yourself too much. Before buying a high seat armchair, let's consider the important factors first.

What are the pros and cons of different materials used in making high seat armchairs?

Just like many types of armchairs and living room or bedroom furniture, there are different materials used in making high seat armchairs, the most common being fabrics, leather, and rattan. Each has their individual benefits and disadvantages, so you will need to decide which is best based on your tastes and requirements.

Fabric: One of the most common materials for all types of seating furniture, fabric is a cost-effective and comfortable material for your high seat armchair. Fabric is easy to clean, and many manufacturers will sell an aftercare kit to make it as easy as possible to look after your new furniture. Fabric also has the widest choice of patterns and colors available, so if you are fussy or like a wide range of choice, this could be the best material for you.
Leather: Another common material for furniture is leather. This is durable and comfortable, although some people don't like the cold initial feeling of leather furniture when sitting down. With leather, there are limits on the colors and patterns available. Few armchairs will have leather animal prints, while most are black, brown or white in color.
Rattan and fabric: You may also come across a style which is made using rattan and fabric. The frame of the high seat armchair is made from wicker and rattan, therefore making it suitable to put in the garden during warmer weather. The padded seating and back are then covered with fabric.

What types of legs do high seat armchairs come with?

Apart from the practical side of things, many people like to consider the way the legs of an armchair look. Some styles will have wooden legs which are positioned in a criss-cross manner, thus creating a more modern appearance for contemporary homes.

Other high seat armchairs don't have individual legs, but rather have a wooden base underneath a thick cushioned armchair which is used to reinforce the structure of this piece of furniture.

How to ensure the comfort of a high seat armchair?

Many high seat armchairs will come with a padded cushion to sit on and a padded cushion for the back, but you should confirm this before you buy. You may also like to buy extra cushioning for the armchair, such as another padded seat to make the chair even higher. Only you will know the optimum height at which you feel comfortable to sit – if you are having health problems related to sitting then, speak with your doctor before you buy a high seat armchair as they may be able to help you identify the perfect height.