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The words lounge chair can be misleading; many are constraining, entirely armless, and even made of hard materials like bentwood or metal wire (which is tolerable for 15 minutes tops). While those can certainly look fabulous in a living room, they don’t lend themselves to a lazy Sunday afternoon of Sex and the City reruns. There is, however, another option that is built for exactly that: The chair-and-a-half. It’s exactly what it sounds like—50 percent more space to curl up on (or spread out). And when shopping from our editor-approved selection, sacrificing style will be the least of your worries.
More and more retailers are offering the half-size-up now; Crate and Barrel features several chair-and-a-halfs, and we’ve spotted them at Anthropologie, Joybird, Blu Dot, and more—CB2 even offers an outdoor iteration. They of course take up more room than your average seat (some are as wide as 58 inches), so you’ll need to have decent floor space available. But if you ask us, there’s no better way to take advantage of square footage than a chair you can properly lounge in.
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Joybird Amelia Grand Chair
Available in more than 90 fabrics, many of which are performance grade, the curvy Amelia Grand chair from Joybird is a crowd-pleaser that’ll suit most interior styles. At 50 inches wide, it might as well be a tiny sofa; add an ottoman or opt for the swivel version, too.
Ashford Deep Seat Chair and a Half
Coming in at 46 inches wide, the Ashford sits squarely in the middle of sizing for chair and a halfs. But the deep seat, which measures 28 inches, lets anyone (or pair!) snuggle in for a cuddle sesh. Made in North Carolina with mortise-and-tenon and puzzle joinery, this piece is finished with sinuous-spring construction and is available in performance basketweave, velvet, or a chenille linen blend.
Rejuvenation Roswell Chair and a Half
We can immediately see the Roswell, particularly in this flannel upholstery, in a cozy cabin or mountain home. Just add add a Pendleton blanket or sheepskin over the back and it’s ready for evenings by the fire.
Lulu and Georgia Kaila Media Lounger
Lulu and Georgia has an entire category dubbed Chaise Lounges and Daybeds that is dedicated to oversize seating. The round Kaila is made with movie nights in mind, with a unique rounded seat begging you to grab a chunky knit throw and enjoy a good flick.
Serena & Lily Norfolk Wide Arm Sleeper Chair
Available in the brand’s classic colors, prints and patterns (155 of them!), Serena & Lily’s wide arm sleeper chair clocks in at nearly 58 inches wide. It hides a foam mattress in an award-winning sleep system that has no bars and springs and promises no sagging.
Floyd Sink Down Lounge Chair
This chair not only looks like a cloud but feels like one, too. As its name implies, you sink right into its memory foam and blown-fiber-blend cushions. In addition to its width, the chair’s depth is larger than most, at a whopping 45 inches.
Hetta Novel Lounge Chair
Hetta, a new furniture brand launched by Sundays in 2025, channels co-founder Barbora Samieian’s childhood in forested Slovakia with solid wood, handcrafted frames, timeless silhouettes, and high-quality fabrics (that happen to be performance grade). The Novel chair has so many details we love: a corner-blocked frame, anti-slip feet, and two versatile fabric options. Plus, it arrives fully assembled via free shipping with white glove delivery.
Sabai Eclipse Sleeper Chair
Sabai knows how to make sustainability fashionable and small-space friendly. The brand’s Eclipse chair, effectively a chair and a half, is a perfect example of that marriage. At 48 inches wide, it’s perfectly sizable to sit side-by-side in. Then, the bottom cushion just folds out to accommodate a twin sleeper. It’s made with FSC-certified wood, PFAS-free velvet and hemp fabrics, high resiliency foam, and rubberized coconut fiber—what more could you want?
CB2 Lucie Outdoor Swivel Chair with Storage
CB2 brilliantly applied the chair and a half concept to the outdoors—the brand’s bouclé-upholstered Lucie is clad in performance fabric, cushioned with Polyfoam, and hides a storage compartment under its seat. The chair swivels smoothly, so you can go from side table and spritz to watching the sunset in the opposite direction.
Sixpenny Yogi Chair
Sixpenny’s Yogi Chair is the platonic ideal of a chair and a half. Low, wide arms allow for even more than two people to pile on, and you get to choose between two different cushion fill types and several upholstery options. Take note on the delivery timeline: each piece requires an estimated 10- to 12-week lead time.
Crate & Barrel Lounge Chair and a Half
The very ’70s hue of this performance linen upholstery only adds to the Lounge’s inviting silhouette and sink-in cushions. Just looking at it has us feeling relaxed. But despite its soft appearance, its tighter seat and firm structure can still read formal in a space.
Blu Dot Cleon Lounge Chair
This is one of the chunkiest chairs we’ve seen in a while. Blu Dot’s Cleon lounger is anything but lean—the seat itself is 36 inches wide. We’re loving the fact that it’s 35% off, but note that it’s on final sale.
Anthropologie Katina Chair and a Half
This comfy design from Anthropologie is made-to-order in the U.S.—it’s available in nine different upholstery materials, but we’re partial to the Belgian linen in this sunny apricot hue. Two throw pillows are included and it arrives fully assembled.
ABC Carpet & Home Martha’s Vineyard Chair-and-a-Half
While it might appear simple at first glance, Cobble Hill’s Martha’s Vineyard chair actually comes in quite the array of fabric options (many of which are performance). From classic white linen to deep burgundy, it’s basically the choose-your-own-adventure of chairs.
Beautiful Drew Chair by Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore’s take on the chair-and-a-half is fit with a 360-degree swivel, stain-treated bouclé upholstery, and accent pillows. In other words, there’s not much it can’t do. We love the sage colorway, setting the tone for your calm Sundays to be spent sprawled across it.
West Elm Harmony Chair-and-a-Half
We were delighted to find that our favorite West Elm sofa collection includes a chair, too. Slouchy pillows create a super-relaxed look, contrasted with a linear frame. Offered in too many fabrics to count, it could fit into any living room.
Design Within Reach Pastille Lounge Chair
On the slimmer end of the scale, Design Within Reach’s Pastille chair is best for someone tight on space who still wants something spacious. Its seat height is 18 1/2 inches, which, unlike most lounge chairs, makes it easy to get in and out of.
Pottery Barn York Slope Arm Deep Slipcovered Chair-and-a-Half
Straight out of a Hamptons cottage, Pottery Barn’s York slipcovered chair is as traditional as it gets. We love the sloped arms, adding to the classic silhouette, and while it comes in an array of fabrics, we’re a sucker for white slipcovered furniture.