Armchair and footstool works best as a matched pair when the seat height, ottoman height, finish and scale are designed to go together rather than bought separately. If you want the simplest route, choose a chair-and-ottoman set from one product page; if you want more flexibility, compare the chair size, base finish and leather colour first, then check whether a separate ottoman repeats those details closely enough.
In this shop, the clearest matched-pair options sit in the Eames Lounge Chairs category, which has 39 models priced from €275 to €1199. Most buyers looking for a coordinated lounge setup will find that a full set gives the neatest proportions and avoids guesswork on colour, wood tone and base finish.
How to choose a matched pair
Start with the room, not the chair name. A matched pair should look balanced from three distances: up close when you sit in it, across the room when it is not in use, and in relation to nearby pieces such as a side table, shelving or a dining area.
The first check is proportion. A lounge chair that reads as compact can look wrong with a bulky footstool, even if both are good pieces on their own. For example, the Classic Charles Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica Black Leather – Ebony Ash Wood Black is €809 and measures 87 x 85 x 84 cm (W x L x H). Its matching ottoman is included in that set, so the scale problem is already solved.
The second check is sitting posture. With a matched set, your lower legs should be able to rest naturally on the footstool without the stool looking too high or too low against the seat. When a set is sold together, the proportions are intended to work as one composition. That is why a one-page set is often easier to buy than a chair first and a stool later.
The third check is material consistency. In this range, every lounge chair and ottoman version—standard, premium waxy, tall or XL, chair only and ottoman only—is upholstered in 100% aniline leather on every part. That matters because mixed upholstery types can look mismatched even when the colour appears similar in photos.
If you want background on the original design story, the Museum of Modern Art is a useful neutral design reference. For buying decisions here, though, the practical issue is not history but whether the chair, stool, base and wood finish belong together visually.
Armchair and footstool: the decisive criteria
1. Buy the pair from one listing if possible. A set removes the biggest risk: near-matching finishes that are not truly matching. Good examples include the Charles Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – Tan Brown – Walnut Wood – Chrome Base at €869, 87 x 85 x 84 cm (W x L x H), and the Charles Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – Tan Brown – Rose Wood – Chrome Base at €869, 87 x 85 x 84 cm (W x L x H).
2. Decide between standard and tall proportions. If you need more back height, look at the tall versions rather than trying to correct fit with an unrelated stool. The Tall Version Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – Black – Rose wood – Elephant Base is €949 and measures 84 x 85 x 89 cm (W x L x H).
Other tall options include Tall Version Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – White – Rose Wood at €949, Tall Version Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – Black – Walnut Wood at €979, Tall Version Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – Ivory – Walnut Wood at €1049, and Tall Version Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – Waxy Brown – Walnut Wood at €1199; each measures 84 x 85 x 89 cm (W x L x H).
3. Match wood and base finish deliberately. Walnut, rose wood, ebony ash and chrome do different jobs in a room. If your surrounding furniture is dark and linear, black leather with ebony ash may sit quietly. If the room needs warmth, tan brown with walnut can connect more easily to timber floors, sideboards or shelving.
4. Think in colour families, not just single colours. A stool should repeat the chair’s leather tone and wood tone. If you prefer a stronger accent, choose a set where the statement is intentional from the start, such as the Premium Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica Waxy Dark Green Polished Leather Rose Wood at €999, 87 x 85 x 84 cm (W x L x H).
For warmer schemes, the Premium Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica Waxy Camel Polished Leather Walnut Wood and Premium Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica Waxy Chocolate Polished Leather Walnut Wood are both €999 and both measure 87 x 85 x 84 cm (W x L x H).
5. Use a separate ottoman only when you already know the exact chair language you want. The separate Classic Charles Eames Lounge Ottoman Replica Black Leather Rose Wood is €275 and measures 64 x 54 x 44 cm (W x L x H). It makes sense if you already have a compatible chair or are replacing only the stool. It is less straightforward if you are building a new pair from scratch.
6. Consider the whole seating zone. If the armchair will sit near a dining space, note that the Dining Chairs category has 17 models priced from €90 to €249, and examples such as the Set of Two Eames DSW Chairs Replica PU Leather Black at €90 and the Set of Four Eames DSW Chairs Replica PU Leather Black at €150 both measure 47 x 53 x 83 cm (W x L x H). Repeating black or walnut elsewhere can make the lounge pair feel more settled in the room.
Store options at a glance
| Category | Models | Price range | Example size | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designer Lighting | 4 models | €190–€479 | 50 x 50 x 20 cm | Designer Lighting |
| Le Corbusier | 8 models | €639–€849 | 56 x 160 x 69 cm | Le Corbusier |
| Dining Chairs | 17 models | €90–€249 | 47 x 53 x 83 cm | Dining Chairs |
| Eames Lounge Chairs | 39 models | €275–€1199 | 84 x 85 x 89 cm | Eames Lounge Chairs |
| Eames Office Chairs | 38 models | €179–€409 | 59 x 61 x 90 cm | Eames Office Chairs |
| Rocking Chairs | 3 models | €149–€149 | 63 x 81 x 76 cm | Rocking Chairs |
| Accessories | 6 models | €139–€479 | 50 x 50 x 20 cm | Accessories |
| Special Offers | 13 models | €90–€849 | 72 x 70 x 91 cm | Special Offers |
For this question, the key row is the lounge-chair category because it includes complete chair-and-ottoman sets as well as chair-only and ottoman-only options. The wider store range can still matter if you are planning a full room and want the pair to sit well with office seating, dining pieces or accessories.
If you are deciding between a swivel lounge look and a desk chair instead, How to Choose the Right Swivel Leather Armchair and Office Chair for Tall Person: Height, Back, Depth help separate lounge use from task-chair use. That distinction prevents one common mistake: expecting a relaxation chair and stool to work like an office chair.
What it costs and what delivery involves
Budget first, then detail level. In the lounge category, entry pricing starts at €275 for the separate ottoman, while complete sets in the examples above run from €809 to €1199. A practical mid-point is the tan-brown set range at €839 to €869, depending on wood and base. Premium waxy finishes shown here are €999, and tall versions run from €949 to €1199.
Delivery policies apply shop-wide. 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.
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.
Most single-product orders ship in one package, but larger items may arrive in several boxes. 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 are straightforward if you keep the original packaging. You have 14 days from delivery to request a return, items must be unused and 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, return collection is free and the shop sends a replacement or a full refund; report it within 14 days with photos.
Every piece carries 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. Support is by email and live chat on every page; there is no telephone support. Payment at checkout is by credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal. Klarna and other buy-now-pay-later services are not accepted; bank transfer is only by arrangement with support@decomica.com.
Common mistakes when pairing these pieces
Buying by colour name only. “Black” or “tan brown” is not enough on its own. Check the wood and base as well. Black leather with ebony ash reads differently from black leather with rose wood, and chrome changes the look again.
Using a separate stool to solve a height issue. If the chair feels visually or physically too low or too compact, move to a tall version instead of adding a stool that was not designed with that chair. The pair should look integrated before you add side tables, rugs or lighting.
Ignoring leather care. Aniline and full-grain leather should be wiped with a dry or barely damp cloth, never with abrasive or solvent cleaners. Keep it out of direct sun, especially white leather. This matters more with pale finishes such as the white tall versions.
Forgetting the footprint around the chair. A set needs breathing room in front for the ottoman and clear access from the side. If your layout is tight, read How a C Shaped Side Table Works by the Sofa before adding extra tables beside the chair.
Confusing lounge seating with office seating. The Eames Office Chairs category has 38 models priced from €179 to €409, but office-chair upholstery is specified differently: the leather office chairs have genuine leather on the seat and the front of the backrest, with matching leather on the underside and outer back. Lounge chair and ottoman models, by contrast, are upholstered in 100% aniline leather on every part.
If you want more context before choosing a finish, these guides may help: How to Style a Green Leather Armchair at Home, Where to Find the Best Eames Armchair Replica, Eames Armchair Replica – Get a Luxury Look for Less, and How to Tell a Real Eames Lounge Chair: 8 Authentication Checks. Product pages here state clearly that the pieces are reproductions inspired by mid-century designs and are not made by or affiliated with the original licence holders.
FAQ
Is it better to buy the chair and stool together or separately?
Together is usually better if you are starting from zero. A complete set gives you matching leather, matching wood, matching base finish and intended proportions. A separate stool makes more sense as a replacement part or when you already own a clearly compatible chair.
Which lounge options are the safest choice for a balanced look?
The safest options are the full sets sold on one product page, especially the standard 87 x 85 x 84 cm sets and the tall 84 x 85 x 89 cm sets. Examples include the tan-brown walnut or rose-wood chrome-base versions at €869, the black ebony-ash set at €809, and the tall black rose-wood elephant-base version at €949.
How many boxes should I expect for delivery?
A lounge chair with ottoman typically ships in two packages. Larger multi-item orders may be split across deliveries, but they are dispatched together. Delivery is by DPD and fully tracked, with tracking emailed when the order leaves the warehouse.
Can I return the pair if it does not suit my room?
Yes, within 14 days from delivery, as long as the items are unused, in their original packaging and you first obtain return authorisation from support@decomica.com. For a change of mind, the refund is made minus a €40 return fee for DPD collection from your door.
Do all lounge chair and stool versions use the same leather standard?
Yes. Every lounge chair and ottoman version in the range—standard, premium waxy, tall or XL, chair only and ottoman only—is upholstered in 100% aniline leather on every part.
Last checked: 23 October 2026
By Decomica Editorial
