Tartan Armchairs
Jump To Our PicksNot your grandfather's armchair, these Tartan armchairs are super comfortable, come in many upholstery color patterns, but all are ultimately plaid. They are overstuffed to make them extra nice to sit in, and are wide so reading a story to a young one won't be a crowded experience. Take a look in this collection and pick your Tartan armchair.
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Grey Plaid Wingback Chair
Birch Lane™
Perfect For: A modern farmhouse living room or spacious bedroom space
What We Like: It’s available in three different colors
Possessing a strong solid acacia wood frame, this traditional-style gray and cream plaid wingback chair is upholstered in a soft linen poly blend over comfortable foam. The chair features recessed armrests and a rounded back and sits on four tapered wood legs finished in a light oak hue.
$922
$837
Designer Advice:
This classic plaid wingback chair makes an inspired choice for any family room as the seat cushion is both removable and reversible for easy cleaning. The chair can accommodate up to 250 pounds of weight which makes it ideal for both children and adults.
What Users Say:
The chairs were great for the space we wanted them for. They are in a living room that is not used every day. Great for guest seating and for the look we wanted.
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Tan and Cream Tartan Chair
Sand & Stable™
Perfect For: Additional seating in a traditional or modern living room or family room
What We Like: The slightly textured woven 100% polyester fabric
Sitting on four carved dark wood legs, this light-colored tartan chair is made on a strong frame fashioned out of solid and manufactured wood. It contains rolled arms and a curved back in a subdued plaid pattern. The back is stuffed with high-density foam filling while the seat possesses pocket-spring padding.
$279.99
$599
Designer Advice:
Available in a number of different color combinations including navy and gray, this tartan chair would make a great corner statement piece in an all-white living space. Position it next to a window for good light with a multi-shelf wood table beside it and a small round jute rug underneath for a hint of naturalness and texture.
What Users Say:
Absolutely love! A little firm but I’m ok with that. It’s just a very well made chair. Easy assembly and it looks very high-end.
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Classical and Grand Tartan Wingback Chairs
The famous tartan wingback chair features a tall back that flairs out creating movement in a room. They come with a luxurious sense compared to most plaid chairs.
Plaid wingback chairs make beautiful accent chairs. Place them in the corner of a study. They are also fabulous in living rooms with small, rounded side tables for your coffee cup.
The wingback provides a headrest for when you want to take a short cat nap in the middle of the day. If rustic is your style, opt for a tartan chair with wider built armrests for a heavy furniture finish.
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Warm Wooden Rustic Plaid Armchair
Displaying wood and natural elements adds finesse to a rustic living room. A rustic plaid armchair will also fit nicely in an office or recreation room.
These types of armchairs normally sit a couple of inches lower to the floor compared to plaid wingback armchairs and push-back recliner plaid chairs. They also don’t come with cushion armrests like all the other types of tartan chairs.
Bare armrests are less comfortable, but they are easier to wipe away spills. If you get bruised easily, then choosing a tartan armchair with cushioned armrests may be more suitable for you.
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Comfy Push back Recliner Tartan Armchair
A reclining push-back tartan armchair keeps the traditional grandfather chair appeal only with advanced mechanics allowing you to lean back and relax. Kick up your feet in comfort.
Push-back reclining plaid armchairs are made with one full-back cushion or two cushion sections to support your lower back. You also get the selection between armrests that are straight-edged contemporary or rounded country-cottage style.
These types of chairs normally sit lower to the ground. If you are tall and having your feet hang off the recliner is a pet peeve, then this isn’t a good chair for you.
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New Age Modern Contemporary Plaid Chairs
Lighter-built chairs like these new-age plaid chairs are versatile. They can be used in living rooms, dining rooms, sunrooms, offices, and practically anywhere else you’d like.
The thin metal legs generate an open and fresh appeal. Shiny metal frames bring an outstanding classiness to a modern or contemporary designed home.
Skinnier legs and frames add more space to a cramped or small room. Buy them solo as an accent chair for your reading room or purchase a pair for your living room.
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Light Blue Plaid Armchair
Kelly Clarkson Home
Perfect For: The corner block frame feels bold but can also save space
What We Like: The oversized check pattern effortlessly draws the eye in
Showcasing four block-style dark espresso wood legs, this plaid armchair is square in shape and measures 30 inches wide. The chair includes track arms and a streamlined back with a foam-filled loose back cushion and sinuous springs in the removable seat.
$689.99
$644.1
Designer Advice:
This light blue plaid chair displays double plaid lines in beige and golden tones that will pair nicely with a cream-colored sofa. Create a cozy reading area by pairing the chair with a light blue or ivory-colored upholstered ottoman where you can put your feet up.
What Users Say:
There’s something about this chair that feels so cozy and welcoming! I love the pattern, the colors, the texture. It’s very comfortable and the legs twist on easily.
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Sophisticated Dining Accent Tartan Chair
Ophelia & Co.
Although these types of tartan chairs are built for dining rooms, no one says you can’t place them in a formal and still have them look lovely. Dainty swirls and feminine frames tie shabby chic to this seat!
These types of accent tartan armchairs also look stunning in farmhouse décor. You can find some designs that are even classier and better suited for Victorian elegance.
For a fresh and straightforward appeal, add a white dining table to the mix. As an empty white canvas, you can then place whatever colored placemats and centerpieces to match your house’s color theme.
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