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Armchairs

An armchair is the seat people choose when they get to choose. It sits apart from the sofa, supports the arms as well as the back, and gives a room a second focal point. Mor Furniture for Less carries arm chairs from compact apartment scale to oversized armchairs built for two to share.

Armchair Styles

A club chair has a low back and deep seat, built for sinking into. A wingback armchair has side panels that block draft and frame the head — the most formal of the group. A barrel chair curves around the sitter in one continuous line and reads modern. A swivel armchair rotates, which matters in open-plan rooms where the conversation moves.

Oversized Armchairs

An oversized armchair runs 40 inches wide or more, against 30 to 34 for a standard chair. It seats one adult with room to curl up, or two children. Because of the footprint it works best as the only accent chair in a room, paired with a matching ottoman rather than a second chair.

Placing an Armchair

Angle it toward the sofa rather than squaring it off, so the seating reads as a conversation and not a waiting room. Leave 30 to 36 inches of walking space around it. If the chair sits beside a window, face it into the room, not out — a chair facing a wall of glass turns its back on everyone else.

Fabric and Frame

Velvet and boucle show texture well on a single chair, where the same fabric on a full sofa can overwhelm a room. Leather armchairs age into the room rather than wearing out of it. Check the frame: hardwood with corner blocks lasts; a chair that flexes when you lift one arm will loosen within a few years.

Armchair FAQ

What is the difference between an armchair and an accent chair?

An armchair is defined by having arms. An accent chair is defined by its role — a chair chosen to contrast with the main seating — and may or may not have arms.

How wide is a standard armchair?

Most run 30 to 34 inches wide. Oversized armchairs start around 40 inches.

What is a club chair?

A club chair is a deep, low-backed upholstered armchair with full arms, originally from gentlemen's clubs. It favours comfort over formality.

Do armchairs come with matching ottomans?

Many lines offer a coordinating ottoman. For oversized armchairs a matching ottoman is usually the better pairing, since a second chair of that scale rarely fits.

What armchair works in a small living room?

Look for armless or low-profile styles under 30 inches wide, or a swivel base so one chair can serve two orientations.