Armchair or occasional chair: what's the difference?
An armchair has arms and is built for regular, comfortable use, think reading or watching TV. An occasional chair is for lighter, less frequent use, such as extra seating when guests visit or an accent chair in a corner or bedroom. Once you know which job the chair is doing, choose the style (club, wingback, mid-century) and fabric to match your room. For small spaces, look for armless or slim profiles; for relaxation, look for deep seats and lumbar support.
Individual comfort is key to a designer armchair—perfect for days where you just want to relax with a good book or your favourite series. A chaise lounge in Australia is best for those cosy nights or chill summer afternoons, don’t you think?
Buy Occasional Chairs in Australia
If you’re interested in armchairs, we’ve got a wide variety of styles available. Whether it’s a fancy occasional chair to level up your living room, or a casual armchair for the family, we’ve got a range of styles that are built to last. Our range of seating is not just limited to armchairs, check out our dining chairs, bar stools and office chairs.
Perfectly Pair Your Armchair with Your Sofa Lounges
You can go and match your armchair with our sofa styles in similar colour schemes or add that focal point by going the opposite of the colour spectrum, you’ll get an armchair that’s all for you. Individual comfort for lazy days with a good book or cuddling to your fur baby. Try them out in our Richmond showroom along with our coffee tables, side tables and other pieces or click away below.
Bask in style and comfort with armchairs, occasional chairs, and lounge chairs for your living room. If you’re looking for the perfect investment piece to complete your cosy living room, armchairs can elevate your living space and add more seating too. With their unique designs, colours, sizes, and materials, armchairs provide comfort and function to your living room.
How To Choose an Armchair?
Style - from modern contemporary to Scandinavian style, choose the right fit for your interiors and lifestyle. It should be able to complement the rest of your space while staying chic, comfortable and durable.
Size - While sofas usually take the most of the living space, armchairs are great for quaint nooks and accents. The size of your armchair should be proportionate to the rest of the room. Also consider that the size of the armchair can vary with the seat back whether high or low as well as the width of the arms. Some armchairs also come with little foot rests to prop your feet in after a long day.
Fabric - The fabric you choose for your armchair also depends on your style and lifestyle. Rich and luxe fabrics like jewel-toned velvets are great accents to any room, plus a sure way to stand out. Boucle and cotton fabrics are also comfy and cosy while Linen always adds a formal and organic touch. Choosing the right fabric can mean less worrying about spills and stains especially for families and those with pets.
How to Decorate Your Armchair?
Play up your armchair by mixing different fabrics and textures in your space. Pair up your armchair with an interesting side table and table lamp. Add in extra cosiness with a warm throw and a candle.
How to Place Accent Chairs in the Living Room?
In placing your armchair in the living room, always consider how the whole room will look with all the elements put together.
To make the space eye-catching, choose an accent chair that contrasts with the sofa.
Imagine how the armchair will work together with the rest of the furniture, not just the sofa. This includes coffee tables, side tables and even cushions.
Make sure that people can move easily around the armchair.
Add homewares like vases, books, cushions and throws for a personal touch.
