If you ask us, no living space is complete without an accent chair or two. Not only does it add color and texture, but it can quickly become the centerpiece of a cozy reading nook or even provide additional seating for impromptu parties and family gatherings. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with a traditional armchair, an on-trend swivel chair is simply a touch more special.
Inspired (and tempted) by several styles on TikTok, we set out to find Amazon’s coziest swivel chairs, starting with this gorgeous oversized barrel chair that you can get with or without a storage ottoman.
Complete with room for two, this chair is equal parts functional and eye-catching. The circular half-moon design differentiates it from your sofa’s structured lines, while the wheels on the bottom are easy to reposition, making it a great option for sipping your morning coffee or having at-home movie date nights.
For additional swivel chair shopping inspiration, we rounded up a dozen worthy options, all available on Amazon. Our edit not only includes swiveled seats brimming with texture—from velvet to leather—but chairs packed with unique features like hidden storage space, coordinating ottomans, and skirted bottoms.
Although the first thing that comes to mind when you think «swivel chair» might be a wheeled desk chair, as you can see, those utilitarian WFH options are just the tip of the iceberg. Instead, we’re dreaming of plush club chairs and rotating loveseats complete with oversized frames and revolving bases that allow you to position your seat any way you please. Whether you tuck one in an empty nook to replace your old reading chair or arrange several in a set around a statement coffee table to create a conversation space, swivel chairs are just as versatile as they are useful.
Should you wish to create a spot perfect for catching up with friends, several of our favorite swivel chairs can be purchased in sets, making it easy to outfit your dream conversation space in just one shopping trip. Not to mention, Amazon’s best swivel chairs start at just $200, so now is as good a time as any to try the trend without making a major dent in your decor budget.
Madison McGee is a commerce editor at Hearst Magazines. For the past year, she has contributed shopping content, gift guides, product testing, and deals coverage across Hearst’s portfolio, which includes Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, House Beautiful, Elle, Town and Country, Esquire, Country Living, Oprah Daily, and more. Prior to joining Hearst, she was a staff writer at BuzzFeed and worked in book publishing. Madison is a graduate of the University of Mississippi’s journalism program, and holds a Masters in Publishing from New York University. When she’s not scouting out the best deals, she can be found reading, cheering on the Baltimore Ravens, or exploring New York City’s indie bookstores.
