13 Best Swivel Chairs for a Better-Looking, More Functional Space

This big leather swivel chair from Arhaus does it all. The plush seat and high reclined back make it incredibly comfortable, and the high-quality leather will patinate beautifully over time.

There are plenty of reading chairs on this list—something you sit on for your morning coffee or nightly reading. This is not one of those chairs. This chair and a half is big enough for lounging on all day, and the circular shape makes it all the better for cozying up. Bring your legs up, get comfortable, and binge a new series.

If that’s not what you’re looking for, Castlery also makes a version that’s a normal-sized chair.

If you want something a bit Bauhaus, a bit contemporary, Article’s square swivel chair is a great option. The sharp shape commands the attention of a room, but the leather upholstery helps it fit in anywhere and ages beautifully.

There’s nothing I love more than a rocking chair. A Cracker Barrel-style rocking chair is too folksy, too Cracker Barrel for most people. A gliding chair is a nice modern alternative. This one from Arhaus is my favorite on the market.

The Zadie chair is simple, and that’s why we love it. The mid-century design fits any sort of decor. The price is good, and we especially love the performance twill and canvas options.

The Arden armchair is one of our favorite contemporary takes on mid-century shapes. It’s low-slung, but the high back makes it especially comfortable. Beyond that, the shape is handsome. Oddly, we prefer this performance fabric option to the full leather one. It offers a nice contrast, and it’s just more comfortable out of the box.

Need something to stand out? TOV does that. The brand’s swivel chairs skew a bit feminine, but this Kennedy chair in blue, black, or green hits straight down the middle. It has a simple shape, but with enough flair if that’s what you’re looking for. And since the price isn’t too outrageous, it’s a great fit for a lot of buyers.

These last few options are all crowd-pleasers. They’ll work for pretty much anyone. The Maxwell from Interior Define is the most comfortable of the bunch. The extra-deep seat and plush back just make it the perfect reading or movie-watching chair.

Very few buyers are going to find something to hate in this chair. Among our experts, everyone envisioned a world where the Dune chair could be in their home. It’s a simple shape upholstered in performance linen, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.

If you want the best, you go to the best. When it comes to linen furniture, nobody does it like Jenni Kayne. The Miramar chair is simple in shape, but the linen is second to none. If you’ve got a sunroom or beach house to furnish, this is your chair.

Of course, if you’re looking to furnish on a budget, you can always turn to Amazon. Bezos and Co. has a massive selection, but this accent chair would be our choice. The fabric is fine. The look is standard. And the price is right. What more do you need?