From family rooms to outdoor sitting areas, dining rooms, and even home bars, chairs fill almost every room in a home. As a result, there are no shortage of chairs for sale. While we’ll never lament too many options, a plethora of choices can make it hard to find the best chair for you. Rather than simply diving into our selection of chairs for sale, take some time to consider what type of seating you’re looking for. Mull over the colors you might gravitate towards, the features you’re looking for, and decide on your price point. To help you plan even more, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite chair design elements to know and chairish.
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Function
First up is function! Consider where you want to place you chair and what its function will be. For instance, a living room, dining room, parlor area, and study all differ in their function and thus require different seating. In example, a living room space can benefit from the addition of an unusual accent chair such as a wingback or rocking chair. However, a study space requires more ergonomic seating for working, such as executive chair seating. Likewise, a sweet Windsor side chair best fits a rustic dining room set rather than a large living room.
Size
Next up is size. Chairs come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. Round chairs, barrel chairs, and lounge chairs are all examples of unconventionally-shaped chairs that may fit your space. While many people think small spaces require small seating, that’s not always true. Despite being a larger chair, a charming loveseat might better suit a small living room or den, as it allows for ample and efficient seating. On the other hand, a large family room can benefit from a few small stools or pouf ottomans. These can act as fun alternative seating options to sprawling sectionals and sofas.
Material
With hundreds of upholstery, metal, wood, and stone chairs for sale, limiting your search to one or two materials will help you located the best chair for your space. Remember: the material you choose can directly affect your chair’s durability and comfort level. For areas where you expect to be sitting for long periods of time, relaxing, consider upholstery seating. However, if you’re furnishing an outdoor space, you might consider wrought iron seating for its durability and timeless beauty.
Style
Last but not least, take your own personal style into account! While any chair can fit into any space, certain design styles suit certain chair types better. For example, if your space is Victorian, then you might want to avoid modular seating options. Instead opt for luxurious wingback chairs made in the Queen Anne style. Alternatively, a contemporary designer might avoid an ornate Bergere chair and instead choose a sleek Egg chair to decorate their living space with. All of that said, don’t be afraid to mix and match your seating options and styles throughout your home. After all, the best chair is the one that feels just right to you!
Lead design photo by Young Huh Interior Design
