Beautiful occasional chairs in NZ
Accent chairs and armchairs from New Zealand retailers - compact lounge chairs, velvet & boucle upholstery, and timber-frame occasional chairs with dimensions you can check.
11 July 2026 · 7 min read · Catalogue checked October 2026
By the FurnitureFit team - we measure listings from NZ retailers ourselves, so the fit advice is independent, not sponsored.
Beautiful occasional chairs in NZ
Accent chairs and armchairs from New Zealand retailers - compact lounge chairs, velvet & boucle upholstery, and timber-frame occasional chairs with dimensions you can check.
11 July 2026 · 7 min read · Catalogue checked October 2026
By the FurnitureFit team - we measure listings from NZ retailers ourselves, so the fit advice is independent, not sponsored.
An occasional chair fills an empty corner, softens a bedroom, or adds colour without the commitment of a new sofa. These accent chairs from NZ retailers - Coastal at Home bobbin chairs, Urban Sales Hampton accents, sculptural picks from The Design Library - all have dimensions listed so you can check fit.
Compact occasional chairs
For NZ apartments and tight lounge corners, keep the chair under about 85 cm wide so a doorway or walkway still clears. These are among the smaller occasional and accent chairs we index.
Velvet, boucle & statement upholstery
Tub chairs, wingbacks, and accent armchairs in velvet, boucle, linen, and bold finishes - the pieces that read as décor as much as seating.
Timber, rattan & framed chairs
Wood-frame occasional chairs, cane and rattan accents, and timber lounge chairs that warm a room without a full solid-wood suite.
More occasional & accent chairs
A wider mix of armchairs and occasional chairs from NZ retailers - useful when you are browsing style first and will check fit against your measurements next.
Dimensions are sourced from retailers and may not include packaging or assembly tolerance. Always confirm on the retailer's site before buying. If a listing looks wrong, use Wrong dimensions? on that product - we re-check the retailer page and update when we can.
Small-footprint occasional chairs
Top Furniture
Wassily Chair
$990
$580
Sale
Armchairs · W 79.0 × D 69.0 × H 73.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 79 · D 69 · H 73 cm
Paulas Home & Living
Skyline Armchair - Velvet and Leather choices
$899
$674
Sale
Armchairs · W 74.0 × D 68.0 × H 74.0 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 74 · D 68 · H 74 cm
Cult Design
Seatpad for Pastis Chair & Armchair
$196
Armchairs · W 41.5 × D 0.5 × H 44.0 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 41.5 · D 0.5 · H 44 cm
ifurniture
VOSS Solid Ash Wood Armchair
$294
Armchairs · W 48.0 × D 58.0 × H 85.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 48 · D 58 · H 85 cm
Danske Møbler
Finn Armchair / Occasional Chair
$399
Armchairs · W 59.0 × D 58.0 × H 79.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 59 · D 58 · H 79 cm
Urban Sales
BohoBoho Verus Solid Ash & Rattan Armchair, Yellow
$799
$639
Sale
Armchairs · W 61.0 × D 78.0 × H 79.0 cm
10–12 weeksLead time: 10–12 weeks
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 61 · D 78 · H 79 cm
Bauhaus
Fiber Soft Armchair-Tube Base
$2,976
$950
Sale
Armchairs · W 63.5 × D 60.5 × H 77.5 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 63.5 · D 60.5 · H 77.5 cm
TreasureBox
Aden Linen Armchair - Blue
$189
$170
Sale
Armchairs · W 64.0 × D 71.0 × H 84.0 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 64 · D 71 · H 84 cm
IKEA NZ
EKENÄSET armchair, oak effect/Grann/Bomstad golden-brown
$499
Armchairs · W 65.0 × D 74.0 × H 75.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 65 · D 74 · H 75 cm
Furniture by Design
Alan Armchair - Lichen Green
$1,149
Armchairs · W 66.0 × D 85.0 × H 87.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 66 · D 85 · H 87 cm
The Design Library
Kip Chair Tawny
$4,090
Armchairs · W 68.0 × D 87.0 × H 83.0 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 68 · D 87 · H 83 cm
Nood
Lorne Armchair - Forest Green
$799
$299
Sale
Armchairs · W 68.0 × D 68.5 × H 79.5 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 68 · D 68.5 · H 79.5 cm
Upholstered accent & statement chairs
Freedom NZ
MATCHA Fabric Occasional Armchair
$1,499
$1,124
25% OFF
Armchairs · W 80.0 × D 95.0 × H 78.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 80 · D 95 · H 78 cm
Paulas Home & Living
Shelby Swivel Accent chair
$1,169
Armchairs · W 74.0 × D 73.0 × H 73.0 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 74 · D 73 · H 73 cm
The Design Library
Kennedy Tenner Chair Blue Charcoal Velvet
$3,009
Armchairs · W 77.0 × D 73.0 × H 74.0 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 77 · D 73 · H 74 cm
TreasureBox
Liva Boucle Rocking Armchair - White
$199
$149
Sale
Kids chairs · W 67.0 × D 88.0 × H 90.0 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 67 · D 88 · H 90 cm
Urban Sales
Linspire Lotus Boucle Swivel Armchair, Toffee
$499
$379
Sale
Armchairs · W 100.0 × D 96.0 × H 62.0 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 100 · D 96 · H 62 cm
Danske Møbler
Tekapo Armchair / Occasional Chair – Navy Velvet
$489
Armchairs · W 68.0 × D 78.0 × H 88.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 68 · D 78 · H 88 cm
Oneworld Collection
Maurice Velvet Green Buttoned Occasional Chair
$1,499
$999
Sale
Armchairs · W 83.0 × D 86.0 × H 95.0 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 83 · D 86 · H 95 cm
Best Furniture
Draper Armchair | Green
$1,299
Armchairs · W 72.0 × D 78.0 × H 79.0 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 72 · D 78 · H 79 cm
Timber & natural-frame occasional chairs
Freedom NZ
MATCHA Fabric Occasional Armchair
$1,099
$824
25% OFF
Armchairs · W 80.0 × D 95.0 × H 78.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 80 · D 95 · H 78 cm
Freedom NZ
HENRY Leather Electric Recliner Armchair
$3,599
$2,699
25% OFF
Armchairs · W 103.0 × D 108.0 × H 76.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 103 · D 108 · H 76 cm
ifurniture
CAIRO Solid Ash Wood Armchair
$317
Armchairs · W 48.0 × D 56.0 × H 75.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 48 · D 56 · H 75 cm
Cult Design
Hven Armchair White Soap Oak
$2,240
Armchairs · W 53.0 × D 52.5 × H 86.5 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 53 · D 52.5 · H 86.5 cm
Urban Sales
BohoBoho Verus Solid Ash & Rattan Armchair, Orange
$799
$639
Sale
Armchairs · W 61.0 × D 78.0 × H 79.0 cm
10–12 weeksLead time: 10–12 weeks
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 61 · D 78 · H 79 cm
IKEA NZ
EKENÄSET armchair, oak effect/Kilanda light beige
$279
Armchairs · W 65.0 × D 74.0 × H 75.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 65 · D 74 · H 75 cm
Best Furniture
Reid Armchair | Pumice with Walnut Frame
$2,299
Armchairs · W 68.0 × D 92.0 × H 86.0 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 68 · D 92 · H 86 cm
Furniture by Design
The Yak Armchair - Dark Oak
$1,499
Armchairs · W 68.0 × D 82.0 × H 77.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 68 · D 82 · H 77 cm
Paulas Home & Living
The Yak Shaggy Armchair - Dark Oak frame
$1,499
$1,049
Sale
Armchairs · W 68.0 × D 82.0 × H 77.0 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 68 · D 82 · H 77 cm
Nood
Fuzzle Accent Chair - Walnut
$599
Armchairs · W 71.0 × D 74.0 × H 75.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 71 · D 74 · H 75 cm
Poynters
RIO Low Armchair - white frame, grey fabric
$995
$498
You save $497.50
Armchairs · W 73.0 × D 77.0 × H 76.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 73 · D 77 · H 76 cm
The Design Library
Tilda Chair Sugar Rosewood Chestnut
$2,715
Armchairs · W 73.5 × D 67.0 × H 73.5 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 73.5 · D 67 · H 73.5 cm
More occasional chairs from NZ retailers
Top Furniture
Pony Lounge Chair
$790
$550
Sale
Armchairs · W 55.0 × D 110.0 × H 80.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 55 · D 110 · H 80 cm
Freedom NZ
MATCHA Fabric Occasional Armchair
$1,099
$824
25% OFF
Armchairs · W 80.0 × D 95.0 × H 78.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 80 · D 95 · H 78 cm
ifurniture
CHANDIGARH Solid Wood Replica Armchair (Natural)
$114
Armchairs · W 50.0 × D 51.0 × H 82.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 50 · D 51 · H 82 cm
Cult Design
Hven Armchair White Oil Oak
$2,240
Armchairs · W 53.0 × D 52.5 × H 86.5 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 53 · D 52.5 · H 86.5 cm
Paulas Home & Living
Globo Armchair - Full of Personality
$1,069
Armchairs · W 56.0 × D 67.0 × H 73.0 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 56 · D 67 · H 73 cm
Urban Sales
BohoBoho Verus Solid Ash & Rattan Armchair, Black
$799
$639
Sale
Armchairs · W 61.0 × D 78.0 × H 79.0 cm
10–12 weeksLead time: 10–12 weeks
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 61 · D 78 · H 79 cm
IKEA NZ
EKENÄSET armchair, oak effect/Axvall off-white
$399
Armchairs · W 65.0 × D 74.0 × H 75.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 65 · D 74 · H 75 cm
Furniture by Design
Alan Armchair - Night Shadow
$1,149
Armchairs · W 66.0 × D 85.0 × H 87.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 66 · D 85 · H 87 cm
TreasureBox
Kiva Velvet Rocking Armchair - Dark Grey
$189
$169
Sale
Kids chairs · W 67.0 × D 87.0 × H 90.0 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 67 · D 87 · H 90 cm
Danske Møbler
Tekapo Armchair / Occasional Chair – Off-White Fabric
$489
Armchairs · W 68.0 × D 78.0 × H 88.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 68 · D 78 · H 88 cm
Best Furniture
Reid Armchair | Pumice with Natural Frame
$2,299
Armchairs · W 68.0 × D 92.0 × H 86.0 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 68 · D 92 · H 86 cm
The Design Library
Kip Chair White Nimbus
$4,090
Armchairs · W 68.0 × D 87.0 × H 83.0 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 68 · D 87 · H 83 cm
Reading nook: chair, table & bookcase
Room 300 × 340 cm - A reading corner using a compact occasional chair, a small table, and a bookcase from this guide.
Floor plan
W 300 cm × D 340 cm
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Same footprint colours as Plan a room. Rugs sit under furniture, people are scale figures on the open floor, and plants or lamps can sit on the floor or on furniture tops.
Plan this room
Open Reading nook: chair, table & bookcase in Plan a room — same pieces and footprint, saved under that name so you can swap products and share a link.
Pricelist
Live NZ catalogue picks used on the plan. Check dimensions before you buy.
Freedom NZ
Subtotal $2,523
- $349
- $2,174
ifurniture
Subtotal $368
- $368
Top Furniture
Subtotal $580
- $580
Total
$3,471
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