Small Upholstered Chairs
Chloe is a highly-regarded expert in all things vintage and antique. She’s excited to share her vast knowledge with readers and clients wishing to infuse their homes with a mixture of old-time warmth and modern comfort. In addition to her design work, Chloe regularly volunteers at her local community center, teaching DIY projects to adults and kids.
Create a cozy place to tuck into a good book, or maybe just sit back and relax while playing some music, all while curled up in one of these soft little chairs. Small enough to make a little nook into a great, out of the way escape in your busy life, and fashionable too. Pair with a comfortable throw blanket, or accent with a pillow to complete the look. Below you will find a collection sure to make you wanna curl up and relax.
Our Picks
Velvet Barrel Small Upholstered Chair in Breakfast Nook
Etta Avenue™ Teen
This chic, modern-style chair is a perfect small upholstered chair for any living room. It has a round barrel shape with channel tufting and scalloped top edges. The frame of the chair are made from solid rubberwood, and the chair is upholstered in scratch, stain, and fade-resistant faux velvet, available in gray, blue, or pink.
Designer Advice:
The round barrel shape allows it to make the most of small spaces. Place two to four chairs around a tulip-style table in a sunny bay window for a whimsical retro-style breakfast nook. Add pendant lighting with gold fixtures to match the chair legs’ metallic finish and a plush shag rug in a contrasting color to create a dynamic vintage aesthetic.
Modern Velvet Small Upholstered Living Room Chair
Everly Quinn
This is a classic, mid-century modern style small upholstered armchair that is an excellent addition to any living room or home office. It features clean lines, an open design and is made from retro medium-espresso solid and manufactured wood. The seat is slightly reclined and upholstered in soft faux velvet available in black, gray, navy, pink, and purple.
Slipper Upholstered Chair for Dining Room
Foundstone™
This unique, eye-catching faux cowhide upholstered chair is a versatile accent chair. The chair is 22.75’’ wide and is available in either brown and white or black and white faux cowhide made from a durable polyester blend. The chair is made from scratch-resistant espresso-colored rubberwood and stuffed with comfortable foam and synthetic fiber.
$243.99
Designer Advice:
These chairs can add a splash of design to your dining room. The seat is 18’’ high and will fit comfortably under any dining room table. Use a set of six for a complete dining suite, or place one in the corner of a dining room for style and extra seating. They are ideal for giving your dining area a little farmhouse charm.
Classic Accent Upholstered Chair for a Reading Nook or Home Library
Andover Mills™
This solid, stately seat is one of the market's more refined and luxurious small upholstered chairs. Available in four colors of PU leather: brown, black, gray, and turquoise, this barrel chair is a classy addition to any cozy space or reading nook. The chair is made of solid rubberwood, and the leather is affixed with classic metal rivets. The seat cushion can be removed for cleaning, and the PU leather is stain-resistant.
Papasan Style Small Upholstered Chair in Your Home Office
Corrigan Studio®
A stylish narrow upholstered chair, this Papasan-style seat is a versatile accent for any home. It is made from metal and manufactured wood and is upholstered in camel, dark brown and black, or black and yellow-brown distressed faux leather. The seat is 18.5’’ high, with a 21’’ deep seat surrounded by comfortable rolled arms with an open space at the low back.
$173.99
$203.99
Designer Advice:
Papasan-style chairs are stylish, comfortable, and match well with many different styles and decors. These chairs could work as guest chairs in front of a desk in an office or place next to an executive credenza as an accent piece. Pair with a sheepskin throw rug or a textured throw pillow in a bold jewel tone to give your home office a pop of color.
Glamorous Faux Fur Upholstered Chair for a Bedroom Vanity Table
Mercer41
This small statement piece will bring a touch of glamor into your house. This is a simple 32.5’’ high armless chair, made of rose gold stainless steel with a firm but comfortable foam seat and back. The white faux fur upholstery is made from artificial fibers for a soft, fuzzy touch.
$134.99
$174.99
