Lounge Chairs for Comfort and Conversation
A lounge chair can create a dedicated place to sit beyond the sofa, whether positioned for reading, conversation or simply spending time in the living room. Consider seat depth, back height, cushioning and overall proportions when choosing a chair, as each will influence both how it feels and how much visual and physical space it occupies. Pair a lounge chair with one of our Side Tables to create an individual seating area, or introduce one alongside a Sofa to build a more varied living room setting.
Occasional and Accent Chairs
Occasional chairs offer another way to introduce seating without the scale of a sofa or larger lounge chair. They can provide an additional seat when needed while bringing a different silhouette, material or finish into the room. Accent chairs serve a similar purpose, often selected as much for their visual contribution to the space as their function. Look to timber frames, woven details, upholstery and sculptural forms to create contrast with surrounding furniture rather than trying to match every piece within the room.
Choosing a Chair for Your Living Space
Start with how the chair will be used. Deeper upholstered seating can suit longer periods of sitting, while a smaller occasional chair may work well where space is limited or flexible seating is the priority. Swivel designs can respond to different focal points within an open living area, while timber and mixed-material chairs can introduce a lighter visual presence. Consider the chair in relation to the height and proportions of nearby furniture, including Coffee Tables, side tables and sofas. Allow enough room around the chair to sit comfortably and move through the space.
Explore Lounge and Occasional Chairs at Huset
Explore lounge, occasional and accent chairs online or visit Huset’s Cheltenham showroom in Melbourne to experience selected designs, materials and upholstery. Our collection brings together distinctive approaches to seating from established and emerging international brands. If there is a particular chair you would like to see, contact our team before visiting to confirm its current showroom availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
A lounge chair is generally designed with comfort and longer periods of sitting in mind, often with deeper proportions or more generous upholstery. An occasional chair can be lighter or more compact and is typically used as additional seating within a room. There is considerable overlap between the two.
An accent chair is an individual chair selected to complement or contrast with the surrounding furniture. Its form, colour, upholstery or material can introduce another element to the room while also providing additional seating.
Consider how you plan to use the chair, then compare seat depth, back height, cushioning, overall dimensions and materials. A chair intended primarily for reading or longer periods of sitting may require different proportions from one used as occasional seating.
No. An occasional chair can introduce a different material, colour or silhouette while still relating to the proportions and broader palette of the room. Choosing complementary rather than identical pieces can create a more layered setting.
Occasional chairs can sit alongside a sofa, beside a side table, in a reading area or wherever an additional seat helps complete the room. Consider sightlines and circulation so the chair feels connected to the setting without obstructing movement.
Selected lounge and occasional chairs can be viewed at Huset’s Cheltenham showroom in Melbourne. Displays change, so contact the Huset team before visiting if there is a particular chair you would like to see.
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