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What’s your armchair for?

Chances are you rarely “just sit” in an armchair. You’re likely relaxing, chatting, scrolling, anything. Certain features make an armchair more suitable for this or that. Using the activity-based tips below can help you choose an armchair.

Rejuvenating pauses

Give your mind and body permission to rest a minute or five. Consider armchairs with padded headrests, supportive armrests and high backs that have a bit of springy resistance. Add in a footstool to really kick back. Or set a calming mood with music and scented candles so that it’s easier to focus on you.

A seating area in a light-filled room has a bent wood POÄNG armchair with a black-and-white checked cover on a birch frame.

Socialising sessions

Let a quick chat turn into game night. With lightweight armchairs and portable pieces, you can rearrange easily. Low-back armchairs often weigh less while offering lumbar support so that guests are comfortable (without dozing off). An armchair set or adding an armchair to your sofa gives you flexible seating.

Two light green VEDBO armchairs with low, curved backs and birch legs are facing a small side table in a light-filled room.

Reading rituals

Keep the chapters coming. Armchairs with high, supportive backs and all-over padding cradle your body comfortably while you enjoy your reading marathon. Functional lighting that you can direct where you need helps avoid tired, strained eyes. And a cosy throw or warm tea will soften up that dark crime novel.

A person is sitting cross-legged in a yellow STRANDMON wing chair reading on a tablet device underneath a lit floor lamp.

Nurturing moments

Hold them close while you can. With a spacious chaise longue that’s soft yet firm, you can find just-right positions for feeding. A nursing pillow reduces the load on your shoulders, arms and back. For standby help, put essentials in a trolley. And when possible, choose removable or machine washable covers.

A beige FINNALA chaise longue has a nursing pillow on it, by a side a table holding a half-full baby bottle.