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One of the primary functions of the living room is to be a gathering spot. Whether alone or with family and friends, the living room is where you all go to relax and socialize.
The seating is an important element of any living room. Choosing the right living room chairs can be an interesting decision. There are a number of things to balance when choosing your chairs. Do they fit with your design? What emphasis do you put on comfort? What kind of versatility and function are important to you?
Scroll through our curated photos of living room ideas with chairs as the focal point to inspire your own creative designs.
1. Wingback Chairs Face a Roaring Fire
Three cozy-looking wingback chairs around a round table and a fireplace. These chairs are welcoming, cozy, and a great idea to place next to a roaring fire.
2. Bergère Chair Added to Upholstered Set
A club chair that matches the sofa on one side and a bergère with fur upholstery on the far end of the table. Chairs don’t always have to match and don’t limit yourself to one style if your design allows for exploration.
3. Tufted Leather Armchair and Wingback Combo
There are multiple chairs in this living room. Leather is a great way to give a chair a rustic and rich texture and tone.
- See more of this home here. Source: ZIllow Digs / Listings
4. Sleek Leather Recliners with Matching Ottomans
The living room furniture features two comfy wooden chairs with loose cushions mirrored on the other side by more modern chairs accompanied by matching ottomans.
5. Bergère Chairs Bookend Rich Red Sofa
Two elegant and stunning bergère seats sit on either end of this rich red sofa. The throw pillows do a lot to tie all of the furniture here together.
- See more of this home here. Designed by Simutin Design
6. Leather Recliner and Ottoman in Modern Setting
A very modern recliner chair with an ottoman looks right at home in this minimalist home decor – a great accent chair to relax in and watch some television. Just take it easy.
- See more of this home here. Designed by Awork
7. Four Matching Club Chairs Surround Coffee Table
Four fun matching club chairs surround a glass table and sit near a fireplace with a large glass window backdrop. This luxury living room has amazing chairs to fit the lovely design.
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8. Lime-Colored Vintage-Style Accent Chair
This sleek and uncluttered design works well with this lime-colored vintage-style accent chair — its bright color really makes the room’s design pop.
9. Gray Club Chairs Sit on Both Sides of Fireplace
Club chairs sit on the sides of the fireplace, facing the sofa. This creates an accommodating living space for visiting with friends or family.
- See more of this home here. Designed by Baran Studio
10. Turquoise Wingbacks Make Style Statement
These two elegant turquoise wingback chairs are sophisticated and work to elevate this already luxurious living room.
- See more of this home here. Designed by Simutin Design
11. Two Wingbacks and a Unique Chaise Lounge
Two wingbacks and an interesting chaise lounge give a variety of seating options in the bright and spacious living room.
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12. Camel-Colored Leather Club Chair Works as Accent Piece
A unique style item, such as this leather camel-colored club chair, works perfectly as an accent piece in this living space.
13. Sleek White Wingbacks Picture-Perfect
A sleek and modern take on the wingback chair creates an inviting space to enjoy a book or the company of your nearest and dearest. The white wingback chairs are an elegant addition to the living room furniture.
- See more of this home here. Designed by Castanes Architects
14. Twin Club Chairs Add Dark Plum Accent Color
These twin dark club chairs make great primary seating for this simple, sleek living room.
15. Twin Gray Club Chairs Match Wall Color
Two gray club chairs match the walls and tuck well into this space below the line of windows.
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16. Club Chair Matches Leather and Fabric Sofa
This wo-toned club chair matches the sofa and the table between them. This makes the chair almost an extension of the sofa, not only increasing the seating but keeping them unchanged.
17. Bergère Chair Stands Out in Minimalist Design
An elegant bergère chair effortlessly stands out in the living room design. This is a good example of how something does not need to match – not matching gives the chair a chance to shine on its own.
- See more of this home here. Designed by Manuel Sequeria
18. Patterned Chair Provides Visual Interest
This is the perfect chair to complement the sofa and two coffee tables. It has a fun pattern and an interesting design that increases the area’s visual appeal, adding layers to the look.
- See more of this home here. Designed by Homepolish
19. Plush Fuschia Armchairs Make a Comfortable Investment
You can curl up in one of these twin plush fuschia armchairs for a long time. Not only are the accent chairs a comfortable investment but a style statement, as well.
20. Round-Back Club Chairs Set High Standard
Two round-back club chairs make comfy additional seating in this modern and sleek living room.
- See more of this home here. Designed by Architecton Caroline
21. Two-Toned Armchairs Contrast Leather and Fabric
These two luxury chairs that sit on either side of the round table are two-toned, and have a subtle floral pattern that blends the palette and marries the contrasting colors.
22. Purple Accent Chairs Draw Attention
These modern chairs accent the room very well. Being of wildly different colors than most of the other room draws attention and increases the visual appeal.
- See more of this home here. Designed by STRANG Architecture.
23. Bergère Chairs Add Old-World Sophistication
Two matching bergère chairs add an old-world sophistication to the living room.
- See more of this home. Designed by Canny Glen.
Consider a club chair if you are looking for a cozy and roomy chair for reading and relaxing. A club chair is an extra deep upholstered armchair that is perfect next to a sofa for a great deal of relaxation. This is the kind of chair that you can curl up in and forget about the world. The chic design of a club chair is a fun, stylish, and, most importantly, comfortable chair option.
A slipper chair is an option when you want to conserve space in your living room. This kind of chair is a petite chair that is lower to the ground, armless, and upholstered. This is a great space-saving chair and looks great as extra seating around a coffee table.
Sometimes, you need something a bit more mobile but still stylish. Occasional chairs are lightweight chairs that are simple to move. These chairs are not the kind of chairs you could fall asleep in, but they can bring a great deal of style to a room and can be used when the company shows up. Also, given their lightweight nature, they are easy to clear out of the way when they are not needed.
You could try a wingback chair if you want something a bit larger. Wingback chairs are great for balance, look great accompanying a sofa, and feel very at home on either side of a fireplace. These kinds of chairs are noted by their noticeable sides, which surround the occupant and create a large and cozy area to sit back and relax.
When you have to create an elegant and sophisticated look, the bergère is the chair for you. The bergère can be identified by its exposed wooden frame, upholstered seat , and back. These kinds of chairs are well paired with an elegant sofa and ottoman. They do not often take up much space, making the bergère a good choice for many different styles and living rooms. (source: Onekingslane)
Recliners are another choice that emphasizes comfort. Recliners are reliably the most versatile chairs in terms of comfort. From sitting to leaning back to nearly laying down, recliners will have you relaxing any way you want. There may be a bit more limitation in terms of style and the look of a recliner, but there are still plenty of varieties to fit many styles.
If you really desire a fully laid-back option that still has quite a bit of design potential, a chaise lounge is the chair for you. This kind of chair is designed for maximum relaxation at all times, and it comes in a wide variety of styles and shapes.
Gliders are chairs where the seat is set on gliding rails to create a rocking chair functionality with a more modern design. Gliding chairs come in a great deal of styles and can actually combine elements of other chair types.
If you are going for a vintage look, a good old-fashioned rocking chair is a seating option that will fit well in a rustic or antique-based design style.
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