Elevate your furnishings with a sophisticated armchair that doubles as a style statement 
Photographer: Kristina Soljo
A bit fancier than your everyday armchair, occasional chairs offer style and support for whoever comes calling by. Luxe fabrics like boucle or maximalist velvet are a nice touch, with attention to detail on the legs or added swivel features.
With so many stylish seats to choose from, here are our favourite occasional armchairs for sale in NZ, whether you’re after a luxurious statement piece or a cheerful and cheap armchair.
Shop the best occasional chairs NZ
1/19
Bronx Armchair, $1,179.57, from Marston Moor
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Vienna Armchair Sofa Bed, $1330 (usually $1900), from Ecosa
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Cubist Fabric Armchair, $1,699, from Freedom Furniture
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Tokyo Armchair Sofa Bed, $1,330 (usually $1,900), from Ecosa
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Upholstered Velvet Accent Armchair, $279.97 (usually $499.95) from Best Deals
6/19
Sydney Armchair Sofa Bed, $1,260 (usually $1,800), from Ecosa
7/19
Danish Furniture Houe Falk Indoor Dining Armchair, $1088, from Shop Your Home and Garden
8/19
Oliver Swivel Armchair, $798 (usually $899), from Jory Henley
9/19
Luxsuite Velvet Accent Chair, $329.97 (usually $499.95) from Best Deals
10/19
Byron Outdoor Lounge Chair, $799, from Trade Tested
11/19
Rio Armchair Sofa Bed, $1,190 (usually $1,700), from Ecosa
12/19
Oikiture Armchair Accent Lounge Chair, $219.44, from Amazon
13/19
Kangaroo Replica Lounge Chair, $471.20 (usually $589), from Cintesi
14/19
Tash Swivel Occasional Chair, $674 (usually $899), from Danske Mobler
15/19
Sarah Ellison Alva Armchair, $2,320, from Slow Store
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West Elm Roar & Rabbit Pleated Swivel Chair, $1,649, from Ballantynes
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Victor Swivel Chair, $2495, from Coco Republic
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Stuzo Armchair, $795 (usually $1290), from Nick Scali
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Seims Armchair, $1,199, from Greenslades Furniture
What is an occasional armchair?
As implied in the name, an occasional chair is just that. An accent chair that can be utilised when you have visitors over or for kicking your shoes off and curling up with a book or a TV show. Place your lounge chair in the living room, bedroom, or even an inviting alcove or nook.
The options for your occasional chair are endless: it can range from a swivel armchair to a leather lounger to a ghost chair.
Do occasional chairs need to match the room’s interiors?
Your occasional chair doesn’t need to match its surroundings. To make a design statement with your armchair, choose a contrasting colour or unique silhouette so it stands out as a feature.
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