Grab a Book and Get Cozy—We Found the Best Reading Chairs
Curl up with a new book or an old favorite in these comfortable chairs, for wherever you read.
Any book lover knows that a great reading experience is about much more than just the plot. It’s that perfect combination of a really good book and an equally comfortable reading position that you never want to leave—that might include an oversized chair that fits you just right, or a cup of hot cocoa that’s within reach as you snuggle deeper into a well-lit reading nook complete with plush pillows.
We can’t help you with the perfect cup of hot cocoa (well, we can try), but we can certainly help you find that perfect reading-nook chair.
We’ve gathered the best recliners, bucket-style seats, armchairs, even a hanging perch for every type of reading nook you have in mind. Try different colors to suit your mood, different fabrics for comfort during hours-long reading marathons, and different styles to update a space. The rest is up to your imagination—consider this an oasis for your inner bookworm.
“The key to making any nook feel like your own is to add a few decor pieces,” says Helen Schultheis, Apt2B’s brand content manager. “Start with a textured rug, layer in fluffy pillows, place your favorite books within reach, and don’t forget a plant or two!”
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1 /11Apt2B
Book Bucket
Apt2B’s bucket-style chair is part of a larger seating collection, so this choice is for anyone looking to create a coherent look in one room.
Miles Chair, $746
2 /11Target
Charming Chaise
Does a chaise count as a chair? If you’re using it to spread out with your favorite book and several pillows, it sure is. Place a small side table next to it for your coffee or tea and you’ve got yourself a reading nook.
Stormi Mid-Century Modern Fabric Chaise Lounge, $512
3 /11Lowe’s
Adaptable Ottoman
Not only does this chair-ottoman combination look like the perfect place to get cozy with a good read, it also tilts back to six angles and it has a side pocket to store future reading material.
Ovios Adjustable Recliner Chair with Ottoman, $372
4 /11Joybird
Chair of Many Colors
Available in several fabrics, with some ready to ship immediately, this chair has the ideal design to let you cuddle up with a good book, throw your legs over the sides, or place an ottoman for kick-back-and-relax mode.
Hughes Apartment Chair, $1,127
5 /11Williams Sonoma
Hidden Recliner
This clean-lined armchair actually doubles as a recliner, fully leaning back with a footrest coming out as well.
Cavallo Recliner, $1,195
6 /11Lulu and Georgia
Whimsical Wing
Described as being inspired by European Art Deco style, this Lulu and Georgia adds texture with a traditional wing chair silhouette.
Marika Accent Chair, $949
7 /11Anthropologie
Open-Air Adaptability
For readers who prefer the fresh air to a cozy nook, this indoor/outdoor hanging chair is the ultimate swinging reading chair for any deck, porch, backyard under a pergola, or anywhere inside as well.
Peacock Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Chair, $598
8 /11Courtesy of IKEA
Functionally Firm
IKEA offers an affordable and comfortable option with its line of armchairs that allow for more of a bend than a recline, for the more alert readers out there.
PELLO Armchair, $65
9 /11Rejuvenation
Far from Square
This bright blue armchair brings color to a neutral space, with dozens of fabrics to choose from.
Wrenton Studio Chair, $1,849
10 /11Courtesy of IKEA
High Arms
This high-armed chair is available in orange, yellow, blue, or gray to fit any modern room.
EKERÖ Armchair, $199
11 /11Joybird
Mid-Mod Manner
A classic midcentury feel is just a bonus to this versatile chair, which offers pet-friendly and safeguard fabrics among its options.