23 Comfy Chairs You Need for Ergonomic & Cozy Vibes in 2025

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Escapist TV, junk food, all-day pajamas—whatever your vice, it’ll become infinitely more soothing when settled into one of the best comfy chairs out there. Cushy seating is ideal for napping, reading, working from home, or avoiding the news of course, especially when done up in decadent velvet or plush sheepskin. Still, plushy, squelchy chairs don’t have to look sloppy either. Our picks below (some tested, others pulled from our fantasy shopping list) boast elevated silhouettes with curvy arms and upholstery details that truly shine. The comfiest types of chairs—which span office chairs and modern accent chairs to wingback designs of all sorts—are proof that form can meet function, and then some.

Ahead, shop all of our favorites, selected for both comfort and beauty, form and function. Whether you’re looking for a home office reading chair with a lumbar pillow or a midcentury-modern recliner for the den, we found several that will fit right into your curated home.

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The Best Comfy Chairs, Overall

You might just fall in love with the Bisou chair—which translates to “kiss” in French. The honey-hued bentwood ash veneer creates sinuous lines on the arms that silhouette you perfectly so you can lean back and enjoy some R&R. Without a doubt, it is going to be a showstopper in any space. The upholstery—in four neutrals—is also ultra-luxe in a way that only cashmere loungewear can compare.

Sometimes you want to melt into a comfy chair, other times you want lumbar support—even if you’re relaxing. This midcentury-modern-style chair has the right amount of cushion to give you some spring without feeling too stiff. Plus it comes with its own back pillow. It’s an especially good pick if you’re looking to protect the floor from scratches as the chair has rubberwood legs.

A strong wingback for the ultimate back and neck support, a deep seat, and curved arms—the Mod has it all. With a 4.7-star rating and over 2,300 reviews, this Article chair is a favorite among reviewers, who love the fact that it’s tall enough to rest your head on, “firm but not too firm,” and wonderfully comfy for reading and meditating. One word of warning: Pets love it too, so you might have to share the best seat in the house.

Sitting on the Brasilia lounge chair is like sitting on a teddy bear’s lap—and a very stylish one at that. Norwegian designers Torbjørn Anderssen and Espen Voll translated a Scandinavian midcentury silhouette into something out of a storybook. The solid oak base is sturdy, yet the cushy sheepskin lets you sink into it with ease. Oh, and you’re going to want to add the matching ottoman to your cart too.

Interior Define is known for its customization. This means you can build the perfect chair just for you. With more than 130 upholstery options to choose from, you’ll want to order a few swatches to help you decide on the right hue. While the standard down blend cushion is included in the price, we suggest upgrading to the down alternative for an extra 100 bucks. The multilayer foam seat is reversible and requires minimal fluffing. As the silhouette is more architectural in style (cue the slightly angled arms), the Oslo lounge chair will also feel right at home in any home.

A cross between a more formal chair and a plush armchair, this sculptural bouclé beauty from Castlery makes an architectural statement without feeling stuffy. The memory foam cushion will keep your tush comfy while you sip your morning coffee. The fuzzy fabric is also spill-resistant, so an errant splash of wine won’t be a total crisis.

To quote our contributor Elise Portale: “How much hype does the iconic Eames chair really deserve? Spoiler alert: All of it.” The Eames lounge chair is an iconic design for a reason. Valuing comfort above all else, this timeless silhouette can be modernized with various upholstery (including a few timely check variations) and wood shells. And while the Eames is quite often a victim of dupe culture, we’ll stand by our truth that the original really is the best—no matter the cost.

With a 360-degree swivel, this handsome armchair will allow you to have endless conversations at your next party without having to leave the comfortable confines of its upholstery. The swivel base isn’t an eyesore, either, swapping spindly legs for a cylindrical block of sustainably-sourced wood.

Outdoor Armchairs

This relaxed lounger from CB2 made with mindi wood and rattan is effortlessly stylish. The removable tufted cushion has discreet velcro tabs to make sure it stays fastened to the chair, but you could go sans cushion for a more Scandi vibe. It’s not too big, so if you’re wanting to add more comfortable seating to a small room or home, this is one to keep on your radar.

When it comes to scouting out comfy chairs, rattan might not immediately come to mind. But with a dramatic, curvy shape and dense cushioning on both the seat and the chair back, this one is a solid choice for taking a load off—ideally in a room with a view overlooking some kind of moody body of water.

Structured Armchairs

The sleek Italian mid-century design is what la dolce vita dreams are made of. Just looking at this low-lying lounge chair makes us want to curl up with a book. Then again, secure two to create the ideal conversation setup for gabbing about the latest White Lotus episode. Pay attention to the detail of the chair arms, allowing you for cushy support that still looks tailored. The slightly pitched back is ideal for reclining, but just enough that you don’t nod off.

A sleek and modern lounge chair, this recliner from 2Modern has a shell-like silhouette for maximum comfort. Keep it upright as an elevated gaming chair, or slide the base down for a relaxed afternoon spent binge watching. Consider our boxes checked.

Shop Albany Park for shades you’ll never get tired of, like this understated rust. This midcentury inspired gem is also available in blue and green velvet as well as bouclé, tweed, and faux leather. Keep the pillows for extra plush, or move ’em if you’d rather have more room to chill. We especially love the contrast of the oversized frame and thin gold legs.

You can tell this chair was built to be comfortable just by looking at it. The luxury, oversized pick features, fiber-filled back cushions, and spring-supported feather-and-down seat cushions all add to a pillowy but supportive chair that everyone will want to call dibs on. We’ve tested the Kipton sofa, FYI, which senior AD PRO editor Lila Allen called “lazy and low, but still supportive.”

Budget Chairs

It’s no wonder this contemporary accent chair from West Elm is a bestseller. It’s crisp and clean, with a smooth velvet base polished off with sleek metal legs. The upright back also works in the dining room in a pinch.

This bestseller is the much cooler cousin to the bean bag chair. Just looking at it makes us go, “aaaaaah!” Plop down and you’ll melt right into it. (Don’t blame us if you end up bingeing a few episodes on Netflix). The lounge style fits seamlessly in a casual setting, be it your basement, family room, or playroom. Weighing just 10 pounds, you can also move it around on a whim. We love that it comes in two sizes, so you can pick just the right size for each family member.

Swivel Chairs

This oh-so-soft bouclé barrel chair is the furniture of dreams, and we are not alone in this opinion, if the high praise in the reviews section is any indication: “This chair is my favorite piece of furniture I’ve ever bought. The fabric is so heavy-duty but at the same time so delicate. It’s a beautiful light cream color, the perfect size, and overall a stunning chair. I’m considering buying the matching footrest,” said one particularly glowing review.

Why muster all the energy required to turn your head when the swivel chair exists? You don’t have to move it around to accommodate conversation partners or a change of scenery. Plus, the pebbled fabric and cute cushioning make it extra inviting.

Chairs With Ottomans

Here’s an affordable, shabby chic armchair and ottoman duo worthy of quaint coastal cottages and airy prewars. The corduroy fabric makes it a top contender for the most comfortable chair on this list, and you can choose from five hues if creamy white isn’t your taste. It sits low to the ground, so you’ll sink right in. Reviewers note it’s perfect for a reading nook, except you’ll probably never want to get up.

This curvaceous chair is proof that a metal frame comes in many forms. The design itself encourages a firm sitting position, so don’t expect to do much napping. But consider it the perfect venue for a reading break, staring at your favorite piece of art, or sipping on your favorite tea. Add the optional ottoman and you have a new conversation piece on your hands.

Unconventional Silhouettes

A cross between a chaise, chair, and daybed, this velvet accent chair from Wayfair is ultraversatile for all kinds of lounging. It has a bolster for lumbar support plus removable pillows, and the soft tufted seat is perfect for sitting and laying.

The best kind of chair leg is the kind that just peeks out from underneath a massive, inviting seat cushion—and that’s exactly what this leather chair serves up. The wood legs are a brief design note that leave a big impact, but the chaise lounge silhouette will require quite a space investment. And what it lacks in armrests, it more than makes up for in comfort: The down-filled cushions, which are removable, are a welcoming perch after a long day. Oh, and sharing is caring: You can definitely fit more than one person on this one.

Michel Ducaroy’s iconic Togo chair has been spotted in the living rooms of celebrities and your most stylish friends. One of the great things is that it’s available in a whole world of configurations: an ottoman set, full sectionals, a single comfy armchair, and more. The tufted design was inspired by a squeezed tube of toothpaste, which makes too much sense. Cuddle it next to a low coffee table to complete the look.