A collection of the best reading and lounge chairs you can find on the internet, at every price point and in every style.
The reading chair is a funny classification because it’s not really official by any furniture standard. When we talk about reading chairs, we mean seats that promote relaxation, security and protection from the demands of the world outside your book (including the harsh demands of gravity).
You could say the reading chair is the evolutionary high point of sitting down. A good reading chair is one you can stay in for hours and hours, poring through detective novels, newspapers or websites like this one. You could even watch TV in a reading chair — we’re really not sticklers about the term. It’s possible you have one already — one that you’ve been carrying with you move after move after move. But if you don’t, here are some more than worthy options.
As already mentioned, “reading chair” isn’t really a classification of furniture. Go to any of our listed brands’ websites and you’ll be hard-pressed to find any section for reading chairs. But even if there’s no hard and fast definition of reading furniture out there, it still helps to know what you’re looking for. And the chief thing to consider when buying a reading chair is its comfort level. You’ll be using this chair for reading, which means sitting mostly still, potentially for hours. You’ll want something that’s comfortable to sink into but is also supportive enough that it won’t wreck your back. You’ll probably want to be able to curl up a bit to get comfortable, so size is important — but be mindful of your space so you don’t end up with something too large. Finally, you’ll want a fabric that you like the feel of, whether you prefer the suppleness of leather, the softness of bouclé or just need something to hold up against abuse from your pets.
