Editors' Essentials: 5 Excellent Easy Chairs

Choosing your living room's go-to lounging piece just got easier with these editor-approved easy chairs.
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Paffuta by Luca Nichetto for Discipline, $3,850

A designer based in Milan and Stockholm created this ode to Finnish furniture masters: What’s not to like about this structured yet cushy chair?

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Facett armchair by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset, from $2,810

No home is complete without a piece by the prolific French brothers. We nominate this trim, origami-inspired armchair.

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Melinda chair by Alejandro Artigas for Artless Corporation, $1,800

The jewel-toned, Maharam-upholstered seat rests on a walnut frame, but it’s the plush silhouette that revs our engines.

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Wing chair by James Harrison for West Elm, $1,299

A leather seat, like this streamlined version of a wing chair, works like a tailored jacket: It matches everything and looks better with age.

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Jacket by Patrick Norguet for Tacchini, $1,820

While the quilted fabric and removable cover are inspired by fashion, we think Jacket’s exposed frame and easygoing comfort will transcend the trend cycle.

Kelsey Keith
Dwell Contributor
Kelsey Keith has written about design, art, and architecture for a variety of print and online publications.

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