Types of chairs fall into a few clear groups: dining chairs, office chairs, lounge chairs, rocking chairs, chaise longues, armchairs, sofas and ottomans, each with a different footprint and use. If you want a quick visual guide, the key numbers are width, depth and height in cm, because they tell you whether a chair fits your table, desk or room before you buy.
On this page
- What are the main types of chairs and how big are they?
- How do you choose the right chair type?
- Which measurements matter most before you buy?
- What does each chair category cost?
- What delivery, returns and assembly should you expect?
- Common mistakes when comparing chair styles
- Frequently asked questions
At this shop, the main chair ranges are Dining Chairs with 17 models from €90 to €249, Eames Office Chairs with 38 models from €179 to €409, Eames Lounge Chairs with 39 models from €275 to €1199, Rocking Chairs with 3 models at €149, and Le Corbusier with 8 models from €639 to €849. For design background only, see Chair on Wikipedia.
What are the main types of chairs and how big are they?
The main chair types are side dining chair, dining armchair, lounge chair, ottoman, office chair, lobby chair, mesh task chair, rocking chair, plywood lounge chair, cube armchair, two-seater sofa and chaise longue, and each one has a distinct size range in this collection.
| Chair type | Typical use | Size | Price | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulded-shell side chair | Dining table | 47 × 53 × 83 cm; seat height 44 cm | Set of four white €199; set of two white €109; set of two light blue €109; set of two black €109 | Dining Chairs |
| Padded PU-leather dining chair | Dining table | 47 × 53 × 83 cm; seat height 44 cm | Set of four black €150; set of two black €90 | Set of Four Eames DSW Chairs Replica PU Leather Black |
| Moulded-shell dining armchair | Dining table or occasional chair | 63 × 60 × 83 cm | €150 | Dining Chairs |
| Moulded plywood lounge chair | Living room corner | 56 × 62 × 68 cm | €149–€169 | Eames Lounge Chairs |
| Leather lounge chair only | Living room seating | 87 × 85 × 84 cm; seat height 42 cm | €549–€569 | Charles Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – Tan Brown – Walnut Wood – Chrome Base |
| Leather lounge chair with ottoman | Living room seating | 87 × 85 × 84 cm; seat height 42 cm; ottoman 64 × 54 × 44 cm | €799–€999 | Classic Charles Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica Tan Brown Leather – Walnut Wood Normal Base |
| Tall lounge chair with ottoman | Living room seating | 84 × 85 × 89 cm; seat height 42 cm; ottoman 66 × 55 × 43 cm | €949–€1199 | Tall Version Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – White – Rose Wood |
| Matching ottoman | Footstool or spare seat | 64 × 54 × 44 cm | €275 | Classic Charles Eames Lounge Ottoman Replica Black Leather Rose Wood |
| Low-back ribbed leather office chair | Desk chair | 59 × 61 × 90–100 cm; seat height 45–55 cm | €299–€344 | Charles Eames Office Chair: Design History, Models & Replica Guide |
| High-back ribbed leather office chair | Desk chair | 59 × 61 × 109–119 cm; seat height 45–55 cm | €339–€349 | The Ultimate Guide to the EA119 High Back Office Chair Replica |
| Low-back soft-pad leather office chair | Desk chair | 59 × 61 × 90–100 cm; seat height 52–62 cm | €329–€349 | Eames Soft Pad Office Chair Replica: EA217 & EA219 Buying Guide |
| High-back soft-pad leather office chair | Desk chair | 59 × 63 × 109–119 cm; seat height 52–62 cm | €344–€379 | Eames Soft Pad Office Chair Replica: EA217 & EA219 Buying Guide |
| Low-back mesh office chair | Desk chair | 59 × 61 × 90–100 cm; seat height 45–55 cm | €299–€313 | Eames Replica Office Chair: Best UK Choices, Reviews & Buying Guide |
| High-back mesh office chair | Desk chair | 59 × 61 × 109–119 cm | €299–€319 | Eames Replica Office Chair: Best UK Choices, Reviews & Buying Guide |
| Executive lobby chair | Desk or meeting seat | 72 × 70 × 91–97 cm; seat height 48–54 cm | €399–€409 | Eames Office Chairs |
| High-back mesh task chair | Desk chair | Overall size not published | €179 | Eames Office Chairs |
| Low-back plywood swivel chair | Desk chair | Overall size not published | €199 | Eames Office Chairs |
| Rocking chair | Living room or nursery corner | 63 × 81 × 76 cm | €149 | Rocking Chairs |
| Cube armchair | Living room chair | 70 × 76 × 67 cm | €649 | Le Corbusier Chair: The Complete Guide to the LC2 and LC4 |
| Two-seater sofa | Compact sofa | 130 × 76 × 67 cm | €849 | Le Corbusier |
| Chaise longue | Reclined lounge seating | 56 × 160 × 69 cm | €639–€849 | Chaise Longue LC4 Pony Skin Le Corbusier Chair |
How do you choose the right chair type?
Choose by use first, then by size, then by material. A dining chair has to work under a table, a desk chair has to clear the desk and adjust, and a lounge chair has to suit the floor space in front of it as well as behind it.
For dining, start with a side chair if you want the smallest footprint. The moulded-shell side chair is 47 × 53 × 83 cm with a 44 cm seat height. If you want padding, the Set of Two Eames DSW Chairs Replica PU Leather Black is €90 at 47 × 53 × 83 cm, while the Set of Four Eames DSW Chairs Replica PU Leather Black is €150 in the same size.
For desk use, decide whether you want leather, mesh or PU leather. Leather office chairs in this range use genuine leather on the parts you use, the seat and the front of the backrest, with colour-matched matching leather on the underside and outer back. Mesh office chairs are not leather chairs. If you are working in a small room, the Desk Chair for Bedroom: Small-Space Buying Guide is the best next read.
For living rooms, the main choice is between a compact lounge chair, a full lounge chair with ottoman, a rocking chair or a chaise longue. A standard lounge chair with ottoman is 87 × 85 × 84 cm, with a 64 × 54 × 44 cm ottoman. A tall version is 84 × 85 × 89 cm, and with the ottoman in front the set takes about 150 cm of depth.
Which measurements matter most before you buy?
The most useful measurements are width, depth, overall height and seat height. For desk chairs, adjustable seat height and armrest height matter most; for lounge seating, total depth and the extra space needed for an ottoman matter most.
Width decides how many chairs fit in a row. A side dining chair at 47 cm wide is very different from a dining armchair at 63 cm wide. Depth decides how far a chair projects into the room: a rocking chair is 81 cm deep, while a chaise longue is 160 cm long and needs a dedicated footprint.
Height matters in two ways. Overall height affects whether a chair looks low or tall in a room, and seat height affects fit at a table or desk. Dining side chairs here have a 44 cm seat height. Standard and tall lounge chairs both have a 42 cm seat height. Office chairs vary: low-back and high-back ribbed models adjust from 45 cm to 55 cm, while soft-pad models adjust from 52 cm to 62 cm.
For a practical example, the Tall Version Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – Black – Rose wood – Elephant Base is €949 at 84 x 85 x 89 cm (W x L x H). The Premium Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica Waxy Chocolate Polished Leather Walnut Wood is €999 at 87 x 85 x 84 cm (W x L x H). Those figures show the difference between a taller back and a wider standard shell.
What does each chair category cost?
The price bands are straightforward: dining starts at €90, office seating at €179, rocking chairs at €149, chaise longues at €639, and lounge-chair sets run from €799 to €1199 depending on version and finish.
| Category | Models | Price band | Example size | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designer Lighting | 4 models | €190–€479 | 50x50x20 cm | Designer Lighting |
| Le Corbusier | 8 models | €639–€849 | 56x160x69 cm | Le Corbusier |
| Dining Chairs | 17 models | €90–€249 | 47x53x83 cm | Dining Chairs |
| Eames Lounge Chairs | 39 models | €275–€1199 | 84x85x89 cm | Eames Lounge Chairs |
| Eames Office Chairs | 38 models | €179–€409 | 59x61x90 cm | Eames Office Chairs |
| Rocking Chairs | 3 models | €149–€149 | 63x81x76 cm | Rocking Chairs |
| Accessories | 6 models | €139–€479 | 50x50x20 cm | Accessories |
| Special Offers | 13 models | €90–€849 | 72x70x91 cm | Special Offers |
If you want a concrete lounge-chair example, the Charles Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – Tan Brown – Rose Wood – Chrome Base is €869 at 87 x 85 x 84 cm (W x L x H), and the Premium Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica Waxy Dark Green Polished Leather Rose Wood is €999 at 87 x 85 x 84 cm (W x L x H).
What delivery, returns and assembly should you expect?
Orders are dispatched within 1–2 working days of confirmation and delivery typically arrives within 6–9 working days door to door by DPD, fully tracked. Tracking details are emailed as soon as the order is dispatched.
Delivery is free, with no minimum order value, to 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.
Weekend delivery is not part of the standard service. Most single-product orders ship in one package; larger items may arrive in several boxes. A lounge chair with ottoman typically ships in two packages, and multi-item orders may be split across deliveries but are dispatched together.
Dining chairs need minor assembly. Each chair fixes with four screws, the Allen key is supplied and instructions are in the box. Tall lounge-chair sets take 15–20 minutes to assemble with the tool included. The chaise longue product page states no assembly is required.
Returns can be requested within 14 days from delivery if the item is unused and in its 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 for DPD collection. If an item arrives faulty, damaged in transit or wrong, collection is free and the shop sends a replacement or full refund. Every piece has a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
Common mistakes when comparing chair styles
The most common mistake is looking only at appearance and not at footprint. A chair that seems compact in a photo may still need 85 cm of depth, or about 150 cm once an ottoman is placed in front.
The second mistake is confusing overall height with seat height. A high-back office chair at 109–119 cm overall height may have the same 45–55 cm seat-height range as a lower-back model. For desk fit, the adjustable seat and armrest measurements matter more than the total height.
The third mistake is assuming all upholstery is the same. Lounge-chair and ottoman versions here use 100% aniline leather on every part. Leather office chairs do not: they use genuine leather on the seat and the front of the backrest, with matching leather on the underside and outer back. Mesh office chairs and the D266 are not leather chairs.
The fourth mistake is forgetting assembly and packaging. Lounge-chair sets usually arrive in two cartons. Single chairs usually arrive in one. Keep the original packaging during the 14-day return window because returns must be repacked in it.
For deeper guides by room, start with Dining Chairs, Eames Office Chairs, and Eames Lounge Chairs. For office-specific comparisons, see Eames EA119 Replica: High-Back Aluminium Office Chair Guide and Eames Style EA117 Aluminium Chair Replica: Buyer’s Guide, Pricing & Reviews.
Our chair guides by room
- Living Room Chairs: Every Type Explained, With Sizes
- Modern Dining Chairs: Shells, Plywood and PU Compared
- Types of Office Chairs: Task, Mesh, Executive, Lobby
- Chair Dimensions: Seat Heights and Sizes for Every Chair
- Small Living Room Chairs: Footprints That Fit, in cm
Frequently asked questions
Which chair type is best for a small dining area?
A moulded-shell side chair is usually the easiest fit because it is 47 × 53 × 83 cm with a 44 cm seat height. That smaller width makes it easier to place more chairs around a table than a 63 cm wide dining armchair.
How much space do I need for a lounge chair and ottoman?
A standard set is 87 × 85 × 84 cm for the chair plus a 64 × 54 × 44 cm ottoman. A tall set is 84 × 85 × 89 cm with a 66 × 55 × 43 cm ottoman, and with the ottoman in front the set takes about 150 cm of depth.
Do these chairs arrive assembled?
Some do and some do not. Dining chairs need minor assembly with four screws per chair, Allen key supplied. Tall lounge-chair sets take 15–20 minutes with the included tool. The chaise longue product page states that it arrives with no assembly required.
What support and payment options are available?
Payment is by credit and debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal at checkout. Klarna and other buy-now-pay-later services are not accepted. Bank transfer is only by arrangement with support@decomica.com. Support is by email and live chat on every page; there is no telephone support and no showroom.
Decomica sells reproductions inspired by mid-century designs, identified as such on every product page; they are not made, licensed or endorsed by the original manufacturers or licence holders. The D-series office chairs are Decomica’s own designs.
Last checked: 2026-10-24
By Decomica Editorial
