Small living room chairs are easiest to judge by floor footprint: width × depth in cm, not by photos alone. In this range, the most compact published chair footprints start at 47 × 53 cm for moulded-shell chairs, rise to 56 × 62 cm for compact plywood lounge seating, then 63 × 60 cm and 63 × 81 cm for wider or rocking options, with larger lounge and chrome-frame armchairs needing more floor area.
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- What size chair works in a small living room?
- How should you compare small living room chairs in cm?
- Which small living room chairs are the best fit for each use?
- What does the shop’s chair range look like by category?
- What will it cost, and how does delivery work?
- What mistakes should you avoid when buying for a tight room?
- Footprints compared: the smallest chairs first (checked 24 October 2026)
- Frequently asked questions
If your room is tight, the safest approach is to compare the actual measurements first, then match the chair type to how you will use it: occasional seat, reading corner, TV chair, or a main lounge seat with footrest. Below, the chairs are ranked by footprint, with exact cm measurements, current prices in EUR, and the delivery and returns terms that apply across the shop.
What size chair works in a small living room?
A chair works in a small living room when its footprint leaves usable walking space and does not force the rest of the room to shrink around it. In practice, that means checking the published width and depth in cm, then deciding whether you need a dining-style occasional chair, a compact lounge chair, or a full lounge-and-ottoman setup.
The smallest published footprint here is the moulded-shell dining chair at 47 × 53 × 83 cm. That includes the Set of Two Eames DSW Chairs Replica Black at €109, the Set of Two Eames DSW Chairs Replica Light Blue at €109, the Set of Two Eames DSW Chairs Replica White at €109, and The fantastic Set of 4 Eames DSW Chairs White Replica at €199. Each is 47 × 53 × 83 cm, with a seat height of 44 cm.
Those are dining chairs by category, but they can work in living rooms where you want two light occasional seats that do not visually block the room. The full Dining Chairs category has 17 models priced from €90 to €249, with an example size of 47 × 53 × 83 cm.
If you want something lower and more lounge-like without moving into a full reclined armchair, a moulded plywood lounge chair at 56 × 62 × 68 cm is a useful middle point. For a larger statement seat, a leather lounge chair only is 87 × 85 × 84 cm, while the lounge chair with ottoman sets are 84 × 85 × 89 cm and need more than the chair footprint alone because the ottoman sits in front.
How should you compare small living room chairs in cm?
The clearest way to compare chairs is to rank them by floor footprint, using width × depth from the published measurements, then add height and use type. That shows what truly fits, because two chairs can look similar in photos but take very different amounts of floor space.
| Type | Example / category | Published size (W × D/L × H) | Floor footprint | Current price | Best use in a small room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moulded-shell dining chair, sold in sets | 47 × 53 × 83 cm | 47 × 53 cm | €109–€199 | Occasional seating, pair by a window, flexible extra seats |
| 2 | Moulded plywood lounge chair | 56 × 62 × 68 cm | 56 × 62 cm | €149–€169 | Compact reading corner, low visual profile |
| 3 | Moulded-shell dining armchair | 63 × 60 × 83 cm | 63 × 60 cm | €150 | Single lounge-side chair with arms |
| 4 | Rocking chair with moulded shell | 63 × 81 × 76 cm | 63 × 81 cm | €149 | Relaxed corner seat if the rocking depth fits |
| 5 | Cube armchair with chrome frame | 70 × 76 × 67 cm | 70 × 76 cm | €649 | Main armchair in a compact but not tiny room |
| 6 | Leather lounge chair with ottoman set | 84 × 85 × 89 cm | 84 × 85 cm for chair alone | €949–€1199 | Main lounge seat where you can allow roughly 100 × 180 cm for chair and ottoman |
| 7 | Leather lounge chair only | 87 × 85 × 84 cm | 87 × 85 cm | €549–€569 | Full-size lounge chair without the extra ottoman footprint |
| 8 | Chaise longue | 56 × 160 × 69 cm | 56 × 160 cm | €639–€849 | Long, narrow wall placement rather than compact seating |
The ranking above is based on footprint, not volume. A chaise longue is narrow at 56 cm wide, but at 160 cm long it is not a compact chair in planning terms. The same applies to a lounge chair with ottoman: the chair itself is 84 × 85 cm, but the practical setup needs roughly 100 × 180 cm of floor space for chair and ottoman, and the chair needs room to swivel.
For style ideas around tighter layouts, see mid-century furniture for small spaces, the guide to a reading nook chair, and room planning ideas in Scandinavian Living Room: Modern Classics That Fit and How to Style a Japandi Living Room with Modern Classics.
Which small living room chairs are the best fit for each use?
The best fit depends on whether the chair is occasional, primary, or paired with a footrest. In a tight room, a 47 × 53 cm shell chair suits flexible seating, a 56 × 62 cm plywood lounge chair suits a compact corner, and a full lounge chair should be chosen only if you can give it the floor area it needs.
Best for the smallest footprint: moulded-shell dining chairs at 47 × 53 × 83 cm. These are sold in sets and need minor assembly: four screws per chair, with the Allen key supplied and instructions in the box. The ABS shell has a fade-resistant UV coating and wipes clean. If you want black with a padded seat, 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 at the same size.
Best compact lounge shape: the moulded plywood lounge chair at 56 × 62 × 68 cm. It has a five-piece moulded plywood shell and rubber shock mounts that flex as you sit. At about 56 cm wide, it is one of the clearest true lounge options for a smaller room.
Best if you want arms but still want restraint: the moulded-shell dining armchair at 63 × 60 × 83 cm. The armrests add comfort and width, so this works best as a single accent seat rather than as a pair in a very tight corner.
Best if you want movement: the rocking chair at 63 × 81 × 76 cm. It is still moderate in width, but the 81 cm depth matters. The shell wipes clean, the solid maple rockers are fixed to a polished chrome wire base, and the frame is about 7 kg.
Best full lounge option without the ottoman: the leather lounge chair only, priced from €549 to €569, measuring 87 × 85 × 84 cm with a seat height of 42 cm. The listed chair-only product, Eames Style Lounge Chair Only Rose Wood Normal Base –Tan Brown, is €549 at 87 × 85 × 84 cm. It uses 100% aniline leather on every part and wood-veneer shells.
Best full lounge setup if space allows: one of the lounge-chair-and-ottoman sets in the Eames Lounge Chairs category. That category has 39 models priced from €275 to €1199, with an example size of 84 × 85 × 89 cm.
Published options include the Tall Version Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – White – Rose Wood at €949, 84 × 85 × 89 cm, and the Tall Version Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – Black – Walnut Wood at €979, 84 × 85 × 89 cm. Every lounge chair and ottoman version is upholstered in 100% aniline leather on every part.
Best long-wall option: the chaise longue in the Le Corbusier category. The category has 8 models priced from €639 to €849, with an example size of 56 × 160 × 69 cm. The Chaise Longue LC4 Pony Skin Le Corbusier Chair is €849 at 56 × 160 × 69 cm. This suits a long wall more than a central seating group.
What does the shop’s chair range look like by category?
The category view is useful when you want to know the overall size and price spread before narrowing down to one chair type. Here are the current ranges, using the shop’s published model counts, selling prices and example dimensions.
| Category | Models | Current price range | Example size | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designer Lighting | 4 | €190–€479 | 50 × 50 × 20 cm | Designer Lighting |
| Le Corbusier | 8 | €639–€849 | 56 × 160 × 69 cm | Le Corbusier |
| Dining Chairs | 17 | €90–€249 | 47 × 53 × 83 cm | Dining Chairs |
| Eames Lounge Chairs | 39 | €275–€1199 | 84 × 85 × 89 cm | Eames Lounge Chairs |
| Eames Office Chairs | 38 | €179–€409 | 59 × 61 × 90 cm | Eames Office Chairs |
| Rocking Chairs | 3 | €149–€149 | 63 × 81 × 76 cm | Rocking Chairs |
| Accessories | 6 | €139–€479 | 50 × 50 × 20 cm | Accessories |
| Special Offers | 13 | €90–€849 | 72 × 70 × 91 cm | Special Offers |
If you are planning the chair as part of a whole room, an occasional chair often works better when paired with lighting and a small side table instead of a second bulky chair. The Living Room Pendant Light: How to Choose the Right One guide helps with room lighting, and for broader design background the V&A furniture collection is a useful neutral reference: V&A furniture collection.
What will it cost, and how does delivery work?
Current prices for compact seating start at €90 for a set of two moulded-shell PU dining chairs, €109 for a set of two ABS-shell dining chairs, €149 for rocking chairs, €149–€169 for moulded plywood lounge chairs, €549–€569 for leather lounge chair-only versions, and €949–€1199 for lounge chair and ottoman sets. Delivery terms are the same across the shop.
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. 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 and ottoman set typically ships in two packages. Multi-item orders may be split across deliveries but are dispatched together. Every piece is inspected before it is boxed for dispatch.
For returns, you have 14 days from delivery to request one. 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 the DPD collection. If an item arrives faulty, damaged in transit or wrong, collection is free and the shop sends a replacement or a full refund; report it within 14 days with photos.
What mistakes should you avoid when buying for a tight room?
The biggest mistakes are choosing by image rather than cm, forgetting the depth of a reclined or rocking chair, and not allowing for how the chair will be used. A chair can have a modest width but still consume a lot of floor once legroom, a footstool, or rocking movement is added.
Mistake 1: looking at width only. The rocking chair is 63 cm wide, which sounds compact, but it is 81 cm deep. The chaise longue is only 56 cm wide, yet 160 cm long. Depth and length change the room more than many buyers expect.
Mistake 2: forgetting the ottoman zone. A lounge chair set listed at 84 × 85 × 89 cm still needs roughly 100 × 180 cm of floor space for chair and ottoman, plus room to swivel. If your room cannot spare that, a chair-only version or a smaller occasional chair is usually easier to place.
Mistake 3: buying a pair when one chair would do. In smaller rooms, one compact lounge chair plus a side table can work better than two deep armchairs. The adjustable C-shaped side table is €139, with a top of about Ø 52 cm and a height adjustable from about 64.5 cm to 104 cm.
Mistake 4: ignoring assembly and packaging. Dining chairs need minor assembly, and during the 14-day return window you should keep the original packaging because returns must be repacked in it.
For more ideas on using compact modern seating in mixed-use spaces, see Transform Your Living Space with Modern Lounge Chairs: Comfort, Style, and Functionality, Eames DSW Chairs Set: Iconic Design for Modern Living Spaces, and How Replica Chairs Transform Your Office, Lounge, And Living Spaces.
Footprints compared: the smallest chairs first (checked 24 October 2026)
Every figure below is copied from the product page of the piece on 24 October 2026; click a name for the listing.
| Piece | Overall size (W × D × H) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Leather lounge chair only (no ottoman) | 87 × 85 × 84 cm | €549–€569 |
| Moulded-shell dining chair with wooden legs (DSW style), sold in sets | 47 × 53 × 83 cm | set of four white €199, set of two white €109, set of two light blue €109, set of two black €109 |
| Moulded-shell dining armchair (DAW style) | 63 × 60 × 83 cm | €150 |
| Moulded plywood lounge chair (LCW style) | 56 × 62 × 68 cm | €149–€169 |
| Rocking chair with moulded shell (RAR style) | 63 × 81 × 76 cm | €149 |
| Cube armchair with chrome frame (LC2 style) | 70 × 76 × 67 cm | €649 |
| Two-seater cube sofa with chrome frame (LC2 style) | 130 × 76 × 67 cm | €849 |
Frequently asked questions
Which chair here has the smallest published footprint?
The smallest published footprint is the moulded-shell dining chair at 47 × 53 × 83 cm. That size applies to the listed shell-chair sets, including black, white and light blue versions, as well as the PU-seat black sets.
Can a lounge chair with ottoman still work in a small living room?
Yes, but only if you plan for the full setup rather than the chair alone. The chair is 84 × 85 × 89 cm, but you should allow roughly 100 × 180 cm of floor space for chair and ottoman, and the chair needs room to swivel.
Are these chairs leather, PU leather, mesh or plastic?
It depends on the model. The lounge chair and ottoman versions are upholstered in 100% aniline leather on every part. The listed shell dining chairs use ABS shells, some black set versions add PU leather seat pads, rocking chairs use a wipe-clean shell, and the mesh office chairs are not leather chairs.
What support, payment and warranty terms apply?
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, there is no telephone support, and every piece has a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
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.
Last checked: 24 October 2026
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