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20 Most Comfortable Chairs for Lounging in 2024

Spend long hours in one of these comfy lounge chairs for your living room, bedroom or bonus space.

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20 Most Comfortable Chairs for Lounging in 2024

Whether you're watching TV, gaming, diving into a new book or taking an afternoon nap, a comfortable seat is key to making the experience more enjoyable. And not only will a quality chair increase your comfort at home, but it can typically make any interior look and feel cozier. No matter if you're shopping for the bedroom, living room or home office, we've rounded up the most comfortable chairs that you'll absolutely love sinking into.

So you can find a style that pairs with your aesthetic, we've rounded up a range of options — including oversized chairs, bean bags, chic reading chairs and a few of the best swivel chairs. If you prefer to prop up your feet, shop picks with matching ottomans, plus a chaise lounge. For those working with a small space, we've sprinkled in an array of styles, from trendy barrel chairs to saucer chairs that can fold when not in use.

While a comfy lounge chair is well worth the splurge (can you really put a price on comfort?!), our home design editors were careful not to include anything totally budget-breaking. You'll find a majority of our top picks clock in at under $500, and there's a number of lovely choices under $300, too. Start scrolling to shop our favorite styles from Amazon, Wayfair, West Elm and more.

Allow this velvet accent chair, equipped with a 360-degree swivel base, to serve as a focal point in your living room. It features a curved high backrest, high-density foam cushions, wide arm rests and a matching ottoman — so you can prop up your feet for ultimate lounging. With more than 10 trendy color options, you're sure to find a shade to elevate your space.

This down-filled chair features a large, sink-worthy seat that's 46 inches wide. "If you’re looking for deep seating... this is it," writes one online reviewer. "My son and I can easily snuggle up in the chair together." Online reviewers agree that it's comfortable, sturdy, easy to clean and offers great value given the price point. If you're hunting for a matching set, the style is also available as an ottoman, 74" sofa and 89" sofa.

This cozy boucle chair provides a stylish place to read, watch TV or drink your morning coffee. Hint: It looks just like CB2's bestselling Gwyneth Boucle Swivel Chair, but for less than half the cost. It features a 360-degree swivel pedestal base and is available in a variety of chic colors, including beige, dark gray, taupe, brown and green. Plus, it arrives fully assembled along with a movable lumbar pillow.

This gorgeous oversized swivel chair comes from Drew Barrymore's furniture collection, "Beautiful" with Walmart. Hundreds of online reviewers love that it's comfortable, easy to assemble and looks "beautiful." One customer writes, "Obsessed this chair! Fantastic oversized swivel chair at an even better price. Soft, cozy fabric, gorgeous off-white neutral color, super comfortable." The chair is also available in sage green!

Take afternoon naps to the next level with this armless chaise lounge chair. Online reviewers are raving over the quality, comfort and style. One writes, "This chaise is very comfortable!!! Super soft material and cushy. Everyone in the family argue over who gets to use it." The plush chaise, designed with square button tufting, tapered feet and a curved frame, is available in three versatile shades: granite, linen and amigo slate.

Not only is this fluffy lounge chair an affordable choice for small spaces, it's available in nearly every color — from neutrals like beige, black and plush brown to statement shades like dark green, plush pink and royal blue. The curved backrest is meant to support your spine, while the included foot pedal is perfect for relaxing your feet (added bonus: it can quickly fold when not in use). What's more, there's a side storage pocket.

With soft faux fur fabric and a metal frame, this lightweight saucer chair is both comfortable and convenient. The extra-large chair is easy to assemble and folds for easy transportation — yet it's sturdy and able support up to 300 pounds. Shop this affordable option in an array of colors, from neutrals like gray, black and beige to brighter hues like blue, burgundy and pink.

From family gatherings to dinner parties, encourage guests to sit a little longer with a sink-worthy dining room chair. With a cushioned seat and back rest, these support dining chairs feel sturdy and look stylish. Choose an array of neutral textured fabrics (charcoal, gray, ivory and navy), plus natural or brown wood legs.

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Here's a cozy spot to sink into as you browse the web, watch movies or play games. The upholstery, which is a mix of polyester and polyurethane, creates the look and feel of well-worn leather. Have the space? Add in thematching pouf to prop your feet or opt for the double lounger instead.

Cozy up in your home office with this sturdy, stylish desk chair. We love that the modern style features sleek armrests, a stainless steel frame and suede fabric upholstery. As for comfort, the ergonomic design provides lumbar support, a lever to adjust the height and 360-degree rotating caster wheels. Overall, online reviewers are happy with the appearance and quality. One writes,"It's very supportive and feels great for an entire day of sitting."

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Designed with thick cushions, high arms and dark metal legs, West Elm's Penn Chair provides a comfortable place to lounge in the living room while also serving as a textured accent piece. Choose from three cozy fabrics: dark olive chenille, slate chenille and dune distressed velvet – all of which are incredibly versatile. Not to mention, numerous bloggers on TikTok have shared positive reviews of the stylish chairs.

Designed to be ergonomic, this mid-century modern lounge chair features a wide seat and a relaxed, reclined position. According to online reviewers, it appears high quality, feels comfortable and looks "gorgeous" — proving it's worth the splurge. One writes, "This chair exceeds all expectations: it was easy to assemble, is very comfortable and solid and looks good to boot, and arrived in just a few days. I like it so much I am ordering a second."

Not only has this chair earned over 4,000 five-star reviews on Wayfair, it was named our best overall reading chair. We love the clean-lined silhouette, button-tufted seat cushion and the size, which many reviewers note is large enough to fit two people. "I was able to put it together by myself," writes one customer. "Very pleased with the sturdiness and fabric quality."

From cozy bedrooms to elegant living rooms, this sherpa accent chair makes a gorgeous focal point. Enjoy 360-degree swivel, soft wool upholstery and contoured back support. According to online reviewers, this stylish chair is comfortable, high quality and the "perfect size," even for small spaces. One writes, "So comfy and the material feels very high quality. The chair is perfect for small spaces, yet is also very much big enough for anyone to sit on."

With nearly 10,000 five-star reviews, this faux leather recliner is another excellent choice for small spaces. Not only do reviewers agree it's comfortable, supportive and easy to assemble, but it's incredibly affordable. One customer writes, "The chair took less than five minutes to put together!! It's comfortable, made of good material (looks expensive) and lightweight. I love the two reclining positions!"

If you're hunting for an armless design, try this mid-century modern lounge chair. There's a rubberwood frame, textured polyester upholstery and included throw pillow. Online reviewers love that it feels comfortable and sturdy, and a few enjoy how low it sits to the ground, so they can rest their feet on the floor. Choose from a number of pretty colors, plus enjoy free, fast shipping.

With this affordable armchair, you'll enjoy plush cushions, pillow-top arms and a textured fabric cover. If you're looking for a matching sofa, this transitional style also comes as loveseat and sofa — both of which are equally as affordable. Depending on your aesethic, choose from dark gray, light gray and blue.

Although on the pricey side, this modern armchair has a nearly five-star rating for being comfortable, stylish and easy to assemble. Choose from a number of striking fabrics, plus you can choose your leg finish (black or gold), arm style and cushion style. Online reviewers love the comfort, look and size, with a few commenting it's spacious enough for two people.

Talk about a thick seat cushion — this modern wide seater showcases an overstuffed style and pillowy cushions that you'll love sinking into. On top of comfort, the modern square design in orange makes a bold statement in any interior — or go slightly more neutral with the black version.

Add a touch of personality into the bedroom, living room or kids' playroom with this cozy bean bag chair. It features a chunky silhouette and deep seat, filled with a pre-filled foam interior for support and includes a removable cover that can be machine washed. Choose from five velvet fabrics: gray, taupe, midnight blue, navy and pink.

Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.

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