Occasional Chairs For Living Rooms
The living room asks more of its furniture than any other room in the house. An occasional chair placed well creates a destination — somewhere to sit with a book, to have a conversation, or to break up an otherwise sofa-dominated arrangement. The key is getting proportion and scale right: a chair that's too large closes off the room, and one that's too small disappears into it.
The range covers distinctly different chair types to suit different living room layouts and uses. The Luna Upholstered Armchair (Natural, Navy, Sky) offers generous contemporary proportions — soft, inviting and well-suited to rooms that centre around relaxation. The Mattia Armchair covers both leather and upholstered options for rooms that suit a more defined, graphic silhouette. The Milo Lounge Chair brings an industrial brushed steel frame with fabric in Brunswick Rust and Slate. The Oscar Lounge Chair pairs boucle or Brunswick Rust upholstery with oak legs for warmth and texture. The Xara Occasional Chair is a compact accent piece in Denim, Olive and Pepper.
A living room doesn't need to match — it needs to work. These chair designs draw from different style influences, which means you can introduce a mid-century chair into a coastal room or a contemporary upholstered armchair into a more eclectic space without creating visual noise. All pieces ship from the Sydney warehouse with fast delivery across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I choose an occasional chair for my living room? +
A: Start with the room's available space and existing furniture. Measure the floor area and consider where the chair will sit in relation to the sofa and other seating. Then consider style, material and colour — the chair should either complement the room or introduce a contrasting element intentionally.
Q: What is the best occasional chair for a mid-century modern living room? +
A: Mid-century modern living rooms suit chairs with clean lines, tapered legs and graphic silhouettes. The Xara Occasional Chair and the Mattia Armchair both work well in mid-century influenced interiors — pair with Natural Ash or walnut furniture and warm accent colours.
Q: How many occasional chairs should I have in a living room? +
A: One to two chairs is a common arrangement for a typical living room. A single accent chair creates a focal point; two chairs flanking a coffee table creates a conversation area. In larger open-plan spaces, additional chairs can help define the seating zone.
Q: Are boucle chairs practical for everyday use? +
A: Yes — boucle is a durable upholstery material with a textured, looped surface. It handles daily use well and is relatively easy to maintain. Vacuum regularly and spot-clean spills with a clean damp cloth. Avoid rubbing, which can distort the texture.
Q: Can an occasional chair work in a small living room? +
A: Yes — choose a chair with a compact footprint and slimline legs to keep the space feeling open. The Xara Occasional Chair is a good option for smaller rooms — its sculpted form adds visual interest without taking up excessive floor space.
Q: What chair works as a reading chair in a living room? +
A: Reading chairs benefit from good back support and a seat that's deep enough to sit in comfortably for extended periods. The Luna Upholstered Armchair and Oscar Lounge Chair both offer good proportions for reading. Position near a window or lamp for practical light.
Q: Do you deliver occasional chairs to all states in Australia? +
A: Yes — all pieces ship from the Sydney warehouse with fast delivery across Australia, including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania. Sydney warehouse pick-up is also available.
