11 Types Of Chairs & Where You Can Buy Them

The armchair features armrests for the forearms and elbows. Some of these chairs may have enveloping backs, which are also referred to as the ‘wingback’. Though a common design, you can always amp up this classic chair by adding cushions, or going for contrasting upholstery. Take a cue from the displayed chairs with vibrant upholstery that makes a hit.

LBB recommends: N Square Studio and Home Centre.

These chairs are also called armless chairs and you can slip right into them. They have a streamlined design, and can be upholstered to suit both modern and traditional interiors. Here’s a nature-inspired chair with an aqua-blue print to liven up this subtle living room.

LBB recommends: Urban Ladder, Limon and Studio Wood.

Inspired by Victorian designs, antique chairs bring a regal touch to whichever spot they are placed in. This one features gorgeous carved and curvaceous legs. Can you guess if this rich brown upholstery is leather or faux?

LBB recommends: Classic Furniture {Faridabad} and Aastha Handicrafts Furniture.

Occasional chairs offer extra seating, and add a new silhouette, style reference, or colour to the room. They are lightweight and easy to move when the requirement for more seating arises. Even something like these pantone-green and turquoise ones with sleek, steel pedestals can work as occasional chairs, as they are easily portable.

LBB recommends: Handmade World {MG Road} and MG Road furniture market.  

These chairs are a space-saving boon, especially as alternative outdoor furniture. Available in a variety of materials, these chairs can be simply folded back when not in use. Here, chairs with seats and backs of interlinked pieces of wood and a complementing stool convert the terrace into a temporary lounge. Using chair pads is a clever way to optimise comfort when seated.

LBB recommends: Hauser and Satnam Furniture {Gole Market}.

These chairs are basically a blend of the chaise longue and chair, with a wider stance. This Victorian chaise longue (a long, couch-like chair) is given a unique twist by playing with its shape. The white-and-blue design is perfect for a corner space or passageway. It’s roomier than a traditional chair, and its innovative and extraordinary design makes it a statement piece for corners like this.

LBB recommends: Amer Chaise and Gulmohar Lane.

Initially designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968 in Finland, Bubble Chairs are usually made of acrylic with a steel frame and have a globular shape. However, it is frequently made with materials like wicker, too.

LBB recommends: Jagdamba Cane Centre {Gole Market} and Sikandarpur Furniture Market.

Rocking chairs generally have two curved bands called rockers attached to the bottom of the legs and connected from side to side. The brown, wooden chair here has a bowed slat-back and curved armrests with a spindle design on legs and braces. A chair-pad and cushion is thrown in for added comfort. Suitable for the study, nursery or even by the bedroom window or in the verandah, these are just right for those lazy days and afternoon siestas.

LBB recommends: Omega Furniture House {Gole Market} and Urban Ladder.

If you want a chair to kick back in style, the modern recliner with footrest offers the complete package. Pick from simple, manually operated ones or those with technically-enhanced features like massage mode, vibrator, automatic recline, and so on. While they are usually leather upholstered, materials like cloth or even faux leather are popular. Recliners like this light-beige one are so apt for the TV room or the den.

LBB recommends: Urban Ladder and HomeTown.

Characterised by a set of wheels for mobility and adjustable height, swivel chairs are often referred to as work chairs. They may come with or without arms and the back rest can go higher than one’s back to ensure complete back support. The modern swivel chair here features steel armrests with light padding for comfort.

LBB recommends: Pepperfry and Kirti Nagar Market.

This recommendation was first posted on houzz.