Bedroom chair choice comes down to two things: keep the chair visually light enough for the room and physically small enough to leave easy walking space around the bed. In most bedrooms, a compact side chair or chair-only lounge chair works best; a full lounge chair and ottoman suits a larger room with a clear reading corner rather than the strip beside the bed.
The practical rule is simple: match the chair to the gap you really have, not the look you like in isolation. If the chair will sit next to the bed, choose a model that does not crowd bedside access; if it will sit in a corner, you can go deeper, lower and more relaxed.
How to choose a bedroom chair
Start with placement. A chair used for dressing, reading, or putting on shoes needs a different footprint from a decorative accent chair. Next to the bed, the safest choice is usually a dining-style chair or a compact rocker. In a bedroom corner, a lounge chair can work if you have enough clear floor around it.
Measure three things before you buy: the wall length available, the distance from bed edge to chair position, and the walking route from door to bed. A chair that fits on paper can still feel wrong if it blocks drawers, wardrobe doors, or bedside tables.
For compact rooms, the Dining Chairs category is often the easiest fit. It has 17 models priced from €90 to €249, with an example size of 47 x 53 x 83 cm. That kind of footprint is easier beside a bed than a deep lounge chair.
If you want a more relaxed seat for a reading corner, look at Eames Lounge Chairs, which include 39 models from €275 to €1199, with an example size of 84 x 85 x 89 cm. That category is much deeper, so it usually belongs in a larger bedroom zone rather than tight bedside placement.
For a softer, casual look, Rocking Chairs offer 3 models at €149, with an example size of 63 x 81 x 76 cm. That can work well by a window or nursery-style corner, but the rocking motion means you should allow extra free space in front and behind.
If your bedroom also doubles as a workspace, Eames Office Chairs range from €179 to €409 across 38 models, with an example size of 59 x 61 x 90 cm. Office chairs are practical at a vanity or desk, but castors and swivel bases usually look more work-focused than restful beside the bed. For that setup, this related guide is useful: Desk Chair for Bedroom: Small-Space Buying Guide.
Bedroom chair size and style rules that matter
The key size question is depth. A chair with moderate width can still dominate a bedroom if it projects too far into the room. A typical dining chair depth is much easier to live with beside the bed than a reclined lounge chair with ottoman.
Seat height matters too. Next to the bed, a chair usually looks best when its seat height feels visually related to the mattress height or slightly lower.
Style should follow the room’s visual weight. In a narrow room, choose open legs, visible floor under the seat, and a simpler outline. In a larger bedroom with fewer pieces, a substantial leather lounge chair can anchor a reading area and make the room feel finished.
Colour matters more in bedrooms than in living rooms because there are fewer competing objects. Black leather gives strong contrast; tan brown and ivory are usually easier to blend with wood, linen and soft neutrals. White leather can look clean and light, but it should be kept out of direct sun. The shop’s care guidance for aniline and full-grain leather is to wipe with a dry or barely damp cloth, never use abrasive or solvent cleaners, and keep it out of direct sun, especially white leather.
For background on why mid-century seating works so well in resting spaces, the Museum of Modern Art is a useful design reference.
The decisive criteria before you buy
1. Access around the bed. If the chair narrows the path to one side of the bed or blocks a nightstand drawer, it is too large for that position, even if the room itself is not small.
2. Real use. If you mostly need a place to drop clothes, a compact chair is enough. If you want a reading seat, arm support and a deeper backrest become more important.
3. Shape. Open-leg and molded-shell designs usually feel lighter. Deep lounge chairs and ottomans create a destination seat, but they ask for more visual and physical space.
4. Upholstery. The shop sells leather, PU leather and mesh upholstery, not fabric upholstery. PU leather wipes clean. The ABS dining-chair shells carry a fade-resistant UV coating and wipe clean.
5. Base type. Static legs suit bedside use best. Rockers need movement clearance. Office-chair five-star bases suit bedroom desks and vanity tables more than sleeping zones.
6. Room role. If the bedroom is mainly for sleep, keep the extra chair modest. If it also functions as a retreat, dressing room or reading room, a larger chair is easier to justify.
Compare the store’s chair options by size and price
| Category | Models | Price range | Example size (W x L x H) | Best use in a bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dining Chairs | 17 | €90–€249 | 47 x 53 x 83 cm | Best beside the bed in small to medium rooms |
| Rocking Chairs | 3 | €149 | 63 x 81 x 76 cm | Good in a corner if you allow rocking clearance |
| Eames Office Chairs | 38 | €179–€409 | 59 x 61 x 90 cm | Best for a vanity or bedroom desk |
| Eames Lounge Chairs | 39 | €275–€1199 | 84 x 85 x 89 cm | Best in a larger reading corner, not a tight bedside gap |
| Special Offers | 13 | €90–€849 | 72 x 70 x 91 cm | Mixed selection; check each footprint carefully |
The table shows why category matters. A bedside chair is usually chosen on footprint first, while a corner reading chair is chosen on comfort and presence first.
If you want the most compact route, consider the Set of Two Eames DSW Chairs Replica PU Leather Black at €90, sized 47 x 53 x 83 cm (W x L x H), or the Set of Four Eames DSW Chairs Replica PU Leather Black at €150, also 47 x 53 x 83 cm (W x L x H). Even though they are sold as sets, that size is exactly the kind of compact footprint that tends to work beside a bed.
If you want a bedroom reading chair without the ottoman, the Eames Style Lounge Chair Only Rose Wood Normal Base –Tan Brown is €549 at 87 x 85 x 84 cm (W x L x H). That is still substantial, but easier to place than a chair-and-ottoman set.
For a larger room, full lounge sets include the Classic Charles Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica Tan Brown Leather – Walnut Wood Normal Base at €839, 87 x 85 x 84 cm (W x L x H); the Classic Charles Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica Black Leather Walnut Wood at €859, 87 x 85 x 84 cm (W x L x H); and the Classic Charles Eames Style Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica Black Leather Rose Wood at €874, 87 x 85 x 84 cm (W x L x H).
Taller users may prefer the tall-format options in a spacious room, such as the Tall Version Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – White – Rose Wood at €949, 84 x 85 x 89 cm (W x L x H), or the Tall Version Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – Black – Rose wood – Elephant Base at €949, 84 x 85 x 89 cm (W x L x H).
Product pages state that the lounge chair and ottoman versions use 100% aniline leather on every part, and the tall white rosewood page states a tall-version replica with the ottoman included, crisp white aniline leather, free EU delivery and a 2-year warranty.
What it costs and what delivery involves
The lowest-cost bedroom seating in the current range starts in the dining-chair category at €90. Rocking chairs are €149. Office chairs start at €179. Lounge chairs start at €275 for the Classic Charles Eames Lounge Ottoman Replica Black Leather Rose Wood, sized 64 x 54 x 44 cm (W x L x H), though an ottoman alone is an accessory seat rather than a main chair.
Orders are dispatched within 1–2 working days of confirmation and delivered by DPD, fully tracked. Delivery typically arrives within 6–9 working days door to door, and tracking details are emailed as soon as the order is dispatched. The shop publishes one delivery window for all categories, and weekend delivery is not part of the standard service.
Delivery is free, with no minimum order value, to the 25 countries available at checkout: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The price shown is the price paid, with no extra charge added at checkout and no customs or handling charge collected on delivery in these countries.
Most single-product orders ship in one package. Larger items may arrive in several boxes; for example, a lounge chair and ottoman set typically ships in two packages. Multi-item orders may be split across deliveries but are dispatched together. Each piece is inspected by the shop’s own team before it is boxed for dispatch.
Returns can be requested within 14 days from delivery. Items must be unused, in their original packaging, and nothing may be sent back without return authorisation from support@decomica.com. For a change of mind, the refund is made minus a €40 return fee that covers DPD collection. If an item arrives faulty, damaged in transit or wrong, the return is free: DPD collects it from the customer’s door, and the shop sends a replacement or a full refund if reported within 14 days with photos.
Every piece has a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects. To claim, email support@decomica.com with the order number, a short description and photos; the shop arranges a repair, replacement or refund as appropriate.
Common mistakes to avoid
Buying for the photo, not the floor plan. Deep chairs often look compact in isolated product images. Always compare the actual dimensions to the space beside your bed.
Adding an ottoman where there is no spare zone. An ottoman can make sense in a corner reading area, but beside the bed it often becomes the piece that blocks movement first.
Ignoring door and drawer swing. A chair can fit the floor area and still interfere with wardrobes, bedside drawers, or balcony doors.
Choosing castors for a non-desk spot. If the chair is not for a vanity or desk, a wheeled office base may feel too technical in the room. If you are considering that route, see Office Chair Wheels for Hardwood Floors: What Works.
Choosing bright white without considering sunlight. White leather can look good in a calm bedroom, but the care guidance is clear: keep it out of direct sun, especially white leather.
Forgetting assembly on dining chairs. Dining chairs need minor assembly, for example four screws per chair, with Allen key supplied and instructions in the box.
Frequently asked questions
Is a lounge chair too big for next to a bed?
Usually, yes, if you mean directly in the narrow space beside the bed. A lounge chair such as the 87 x 85 x 84 cm chair-only or chair-and-ottoman formats works better in a bedroom corner with clear circulation around it. For the actual bedside position, a 47 x 53 x 83 cm dining-style chair is more practical.
What style looks best in a small bedroom?
The safest choice is a simple, open chair with a modest footprint and visible floor underneath. In this range, dining-chair styles are usually the easiest visual fit. A rocker can also work if the room is not crowded, but leave extra clearance for movement.
Can I use an office chair in a bedroom?
Yes, if the room includes a desk or vanity. Office chairs in this range start at 59 x 61 x 90 cm and suit task use better than bedside use. The leather office chairs have genuine leather on the seat and the front of the backrest, with a colour-matched matching leather on the underside and outer back; mesh office chairs and the D266 PU leather chair are not leather chairs.
What if I am choosing for a taller person?
Look at the tall-format lounge models if the chair will sit in a bedroom reading corner and the room is large enough. Examples include the 84 x 85 x 89 cm tall versions in white, black, ivory and waxy brown. They still need the same clearance planning as any deep lounge chair.
Do the same delivery and return rules apply to all chair categories?
Yes. The published policies apply shop-wide: free tracked DPD delivery to the 25 checkout countries, 1–2 working days to dispatch, delivery typically within 6–9 working days, 14-day returns with a €40 change-of-mind return fee, free collection for faulty or damaged items, and a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
Last checked: 23 October 2026
By Decomica Editorial
