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 September 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 September 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
Freedom NZ
BOREE Armchair
$1,399
$1,091
20% OFF
Armchairs · W 71.0 × D 84.0 × H 70.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 71 · D 84 · H 70 cm
Paulas Home & Living
Skyline Armchair - Velvet and Leather choices
$899
Armchairs · W 74.0 × D 68.0 × H 74.0 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 74 · D 68 · H 74 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
IKEA NZ
IKEA PS LÖMSK swivel armchair, white/red
$219
Armchairs · W 59.0 × D 62.0 × H 75.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 59 · D 62 · H 75 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
TreasureBox
Aden Linen Armchair - Blue
$189
$155
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
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
TSB Living
Tufted Club Chair - White
$149
Armchairs · W 68.6 × D 63.5 × H 71.1 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 68.6 · D 63.5 · H 71.1 cm
Best Furniture
Rhodes Armchair | Brown Leather
$1,599
Armchairs · W 70.0 × D 70.0 × H 73.0 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 70 · D 70 · H 73 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
Target Furniture
Oxford Armchair, Clay
$969
$789
BIRTHDAY SALE
Armchairs · W 76.0 × D 80.0 × H 82.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 76 · D 80 · H 82 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
TreasureBox
Liva Boucle Rocking Armchair - White
$199
$169
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
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
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
DEXTER Leather Electric Recliner Armchair
$3,199
$2,399
25% OFF
Armchairs · W 89.0 × D 98.0 × H 100.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 89 · D 98 · H 100 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
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
HOLMSTA armchair, handmade beige
$369
Armchairs · W 62.0 × D 75.0 × H 73.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 62 · D 75 · H 73 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
Paulas Home & Living
The Yak Shaggy Armchair - Dark Oak frame
$1,499
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
More occasional chairs from NZ retailers
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
MATCHA Leather Occasional Armchair
$2,399
$1,799
25% OFF
Armchairs · W 80.0 × D 95.0 × H 77.5 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 80 · D 95 · H 77.5 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
Paulas Home & Living
Piza Armchair - contemporary design
$329
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, 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
SKÅLBODA armchair, black
$129
Armchairs · W 64.0 × D 69.0 × H 71.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 64 · D 69 · H 71 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 – Navy Velvet
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
Nood
Walter Lounge Chair - Green
$999
$359
Sale
Armchairs · W 69.0 × D 79.0 × H 82.5 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 69 · D 79 · H 82.5 cm
Target Furniture
Oxford Armchair, Green
$969
$789
BIRTHDAY SALE
Armchairs · W 76.0 × D 80.0 × H 82.0 cm
3D space (width × depth × height)
W 76 · D 80 · H 82 cm
MagpieStyle
Channel Swivel Armchair - Charcoal
$802
Armchairs · W 77.0 × D 95.0 × H 68.0 cm
In stock3D space (width × depth × height)
W 77 · D 95 · H 68 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
Same footprint colours as Plan a room. Rugs sit under furniture, and the people are scale figures standing on the open floor.
Mood board
Cut-outs from this layout - the pieces on the plan.
Shopping list for this layout
Live NZ catalogue picks used on the plan - check dimensions before you buy.
- LAV Washable Floor RugFreedom NZ$349
- BOREE ArmchairFreedom NZ$1,091
- $368
- CASIER BookcaseFreedom NZ$699
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