





Although you may be concerned that a rocker chair that isn’t big can’t be comfortable, a small swivel rocker will prove you wrong. A swivel rocker for small spaces will prevent a living room with less space from looking cramped or narrow. This makes it a good option for studio apartments or shared spaces. We’ve picked out some of our favorites below to review comprehensively so you can pick the best small swivel rocker for you.
Elegant Small Swivel Rocker
What we like: Affordably priced
What we don’t like: No storage at sides
Not so great for: Ultra-modern living rooms
Perfect for: If you want a recliner without the typical recliner look
Elegant and chic, this small swivel rocker looks like a regular armchair at first glance but will offer huge amounts of comfort. Available in light gray or navy blue, it is upholstered in smooth polyester blend upholstery. Plus, the seat cushion thickness of six inches means you’ll feel as though you’re sitting on clouds.
We recommend this rocker if you want a recliner that doesn’t look like a typical recliner. The button detail at the back and piping on the arms gives it a sophisticated look, whereas the rotating swivel function gives you full range of movement. It has a weight capacity of 300lbs.
Shell Back Swivel Rocker for Small Spaces
Harriet Bee
What we like: Shell back detail
What we don’t like: No bright color choices
Not so great for: Bold or bright décor spaces
Perfect for: Nurseries
Crafted with a solid and manufactured wood frame, this swivel rocker for small spaces has a classic design with a shell back. We think it would be an excellent option for a nursery. The rocking and gliding motion included will soon soothe your baby to sleep. Plus, the performance fabric used is not only soft to the touch but moisture and stain-resistant, too.
Although there are three colors available, gray, shell, and charcoal, they are all neutrals or darker shades. This could be an issue if you want something bright for your child’s nursery to create a positive space. Additionally, the seat cushion thickness of four inches may not be plush enough for some.
Tufted Small Upholstered Rocking Chair
Mercury Row®
What we like: Comes with ottoman included
What we don’t like: No reclining motion
Not so great for: Contemporary living rooms
Perfect for: Neutral living room
This small upholstered rocking chair has a traditional design and comes with an ottoman included. You can prop your feet up, though it does not come with any storage included. Perfect for your living room, we can also see this chair in a nursery. Either way, the generous seat cushion thickness of seven inches will feel like heaven after a long day.
Calm and soothing, the linen upholstery and rubberwood/plywood frame will offer a sturdy place to rest for years to come. However, the only available color choice of cream will not go well with all décor schemes, especially with brighter colors. This rocking chair also has no reclining motion.
Printed Small Swivel Rocker Chair
Harriet Bee
What we like: Geometric design
What we don’t like: Only one print choice
Not so great for: Minimalist living spaces
Perfect for: A pop of print
If you don’t like dull or neutral designs, this small swivel rocker chair is an ideal choice for you. Featuring a navy blue and crisp white geometric pattern, it has padded arms for your comfort and individually-wrapped pocketed coils in the seat. However, the seat is not filled with foam but polyester, meaning it won’t be quite as luxurious to sit on.
This chair will make a bold statement in your living room, nursery, or bedroom without looking out of place due to its classic color scheme. Plus, the reclining feature can be easily engaged via a concealed parachute-style pull. The hidden pull means you won’t have to worry about pets or children causing any trouble, intended or not.
Upholstered Swivel Rocking Chair with Ottoman
Second Story Home
What we like: Super thick cushions
What we don’t like: No reclining motion included
Not so great for: If you like firmer rather than plush cushions
Perfect for: Modern or understated living room
Featuring super thick cushioning at eight inches, this swivel rocking chair with an ottoman has both rocking and gliding motion. You can choose from light gray, bright white, or beige/cream canvas, all of which have a black base.
Equipped with a tall upholstered pillow back, we recommend this rocker for a nursery. The padded armrests will give you comfort even when you have been holding your baby for what seems like forever. Plus, the luxurious padding of the cushion will feel like a welcome treat whether you’ve been on your feet all day or not. A disadvantage is that this rocker has no reclining motion.
Wingback Small Swivel Rocker
Carter's by DaVinci
What we like: Five colors available
What we don’t like: Not filled with foam
Not so great for: Ultra-modern living spaces
Perfect for: A farmhouse living room
The steel frame on this small swivel rocker gives it long-lasting durability. Water-repellant and stain-resistant, it has rocking, gliding, and swivel motion. Available in five colors – gray tweed, charcoal, cream, khaki, or navy linen – you won’t have to worry about trying to rub off any marks over the years.
We love the clean-lined wingback design, which elevates it from a dull armchair into a beautiful and traditional furniture piece. Although it is designed for a child’s room, we think it would look amazing in a living room, too. Comfortable and cozy, the five color choices would fit in well with a farmhouse style décor scheme.
$599
Simple Swivel Rocker
Evolur
What we like: Storage pocket included
What we don’t like: Has to be spot cleaned
Not so great for: If you want something with more character
Perfect for: If you’re looking for an affordable rocker
No assembly is required with this swivel rocker, which has an understated design. The high backrest will offer support whether you’re sitting for hours or having a quick rest. This makes it a good choice if you’re always on the move.
Coming in two colors, shell, a light beige shade, or pink, the simple design of this rocker may be too simple for some. However, this lack of detail does mean it would look nice in minimalist spaces. Affordably priced considering it can recline, too, the storage pocket on the side of this rocker will hold a magazine or two.
Leather Look Swivel Rocker
Latitude Run®
What we like: Modern and trendy design
What we don’t like: Low seat cushion thickness
Not so great for: Traditional living rooms
Perfect for: Home office or contemporary living room
A brilliant option for a modern living room or home office, this swivel rocker comes with a matching ottoman included. We wouldn’t recommend it for a traditional leaving room due to the exposed base, which gives it more of an industrial look. The back glider can be adjusted, and the extra flip feet will support your knees and reduce waist pressure.
Despite all the good features of this rocker, the seat cushion thickness of three inches may be a potential disadvantage. Moreover, the faux leather could start to peel over time depending on how often you use your chair.
$309.99
$349.99
Traditional Upholstered Swivel Rocker
What we like: Button tufted detail
What we don’t like: No storage or ottoman included
Not so great for: Homes with pets or children
Perfect for: Country style home
The traditional look of this upholstered swivel rocker is stunning, particularly with the button tufted detail. However, a downside is that it is not water-repellant or stain-resistant. Because of this, we do not recommend it if you hate mess or have pets or children.
This rocker comes in three colors; flax, blush, and charcoal. It would look amazing in a bedroom as a cozy accent chair or in a country-style living room. Crafted from solid wood pine all the way through with an upholstered seat, the cushion is also helpfully removable.
Paneled Swivel Rocking Chair
Harriet Bee
What we like: Clean-lined design
What we don’t like: No storage or reclining motion
Not so great for: More colorful décor schemes
Perfect for: A nursery
This swivel rocking chair features chic paneling detail that adds a charming accent touch to an otherwise minimalist chair. You can choose from three colors that will match almost any décor scheme. A great choice for a nursery due to its touch, moisture, and stain-resistant fabric upholstery, you won’t have to worry about your purchase holding up.
Designed to be noiseless even when rocking or leaning back, you may find the lack of reclining motion frustrating. Other than that, this chair is relatively well-priced for the features it does offer.
Tuscan villa ellen swivel glider arm chair
This small swivel glider rocker constitutes a charming, cosy leisure spot. Its beautiful floral upholstery is made of fabric. The raspberry colour will add a distinguishable accent, enlivening your interiors.
Casual swivel arm chair / rocker for transitional style nurdery room or lounge area. With skirt (floor length) that hides the rocking mechanism. Interesting texture of the thick fabric. Beautiful teal blue colour. Button tufting.
This small swivel rocker recliner constitutes a glamorous accent to any decor. It delights with its sleek, velvet pink upholstery. Button-tufted backrest, it emphasizes the refined character of the item.
Madison Swivel Glider
Swivel glider featuring hand-sewn piping, metal base and smooth gliding mechanism. Additionally, material used for upholstery is easy-to-clean, water-repellant and stain-resistant. It's capacity is 300 pounds.
Small-sized, space saving design of this recliner chair with a rocker function suits different indoors regardless of their color thanks to its neutral white and gray pattern. This chair provides comfort thanks to its soft seat, back and arms.
Flexsteel Living Room Swivel Glider 336c-13 - Woodley's Furniture - Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Longmont, Lakewood, Centennial, Northglenn
Bryant Swivel Rocker | Pottery Barn Kids
Epic Swivel Glider
It is delicate chair in it appearance, that invites you to simply sit on it and relax. The seat is very nice, modest, minimalist. It is made of clear, gray material. It has a soft filling, which makes it very convenient.
An excellent arm chair for smaller apartments, that even swivels and rocks for extra comfort. The durable frame is well-padded, and upholstered in washed grainsack material. Includes a supportive back, a removable seat cushion, rolled arms and faschionable skirt.
Albany Recliner in Berkshire Berry
The small rotary rocker chair is an excellent choice for many types of interiors. Beautiful seat cover allows for attractive decor, and the performance of 100% cotton makes the whole is exceptionally reliable and beautifully presented.
Skirted swivel rocker upholstered with velvet mimicking auburn red fabric. A classic armchair design with medium height backrest makes this piece versatile, blending easily with varied interior styles.
This one is 100% old lady! Note the low piped dressmakers skirt. CR Laine Chair: 7906 (Chair)
Shop for CR Laine Avon Swivel Rocker, 166-SR, and other Living Room Chairs at Eller and Owens Furniture in Franklin, Hayesville and Murphy North Carolina. Also available: 166 Stationary Chair.
PB Kids Comfort Grand Swivel Glider & Ottoman
Lakeside URComfort High Back Swivel Rocker
So obsessed! Would love this for those late night nursing sessions with Lucy. A girl can dream, right?
A comfortable arm chair with a matching ottoman, perfect for girls' rooms, nurseries, and bedrooms overflown with feminine accents. This chair has an over-padded back, a removable seat cushion, rolled arms, a fashionable skirt and pink upholstery. It also glides and swivels.
This piece of furniture is a glider that has also got a swivel function. It is a very comfortable and solid piece of furniture that has got a frame made of wood. Its cushion seat is soft and 7 inches thick.
My parents just bought this glider for me...I cant wait to use it!
Lily Swivel Glider
Compact swivel rocker covered with white fabric. The skirt hides swivelling base. Colorful, patterned pillow and footrest variegate the style. Classic design allows to put a positive impact on coziness.
If you don't have much free space indoors, you can still enjoy the assets of having a reclining armchair - it just needs to be small in size, like this compact one. Still it provides high level of comfort. Padded sand beige.