Outdoor Armchairs

An armchair has arms and a more upright, supportive seat, which makes it a comfortable companion to a sofa and a natural spot for sitting and chatting. A lounge chair sits lower and more relaxed, designed to sink into for a slow afternoon, and often works well as a standalone piece. The right choice comes down to how you like to sit, whether that is upright and sociable or low and laid-back. Some designs sit somewhere in between, with a deeper, more enveloping club chair feel.

A swivel chair sits on a rotating base, so you can turn to follow the sun, join a conversation or take in the view without moving the whole chair. It is a genuinely useful feature in smaller or busier spaces, where it makes getting in and out easier and lets one chair face several directions. If your space is compact, open-plan or used for entertaining, a swivel design is well worth considering. We carry a handful of swivel options across the range.

Anywhere that could use a comfortable seat. A single armchair or lounge chair works beautifully on its own, styled beside a side table at a back door, tucked into a sunny corner as a reading spot, or set on a balcony where a full lounge would not fit. It can also add flexible extra seating to a larger setting, pulled up beside a sofa or arranged in a pair around a coffee table when guests arrive.

The best material depends on the look you want and how much upkeep you are happy with. Teak brings natural warmth and character and ages beautifully. Powder-coated aluminium is light, rust-resistant and low-maintenance, which suits coastal sites and chairs you like to move around. All-weather weave adds softness and texture. Each performs well in the New Zealand climate, so it often comes down to the style and feel you prefer.

In most cases, yes. Teak and powder-coated aluminium frames are made to stay outdoors year-round, and weather-resistant cushions handle sun and rain well. Cushions will last longer if they are covered during heavy weather or stored somewhere dry over winter, and a regular clean helps stop dirt settling in. In exposed or coastal spots, a little extra care goes a long way.

Often, yes. A number of our armchairs and lounge chairs are part of wider furniture collections that include matching sofas and corner sofas, so you can carry a single, cohesive look across your outdoor lounge. If you would like to build a coordinated setting, browse our Outdoor Sofas and Outdoor Corner Sofas collection, or ask our team which chairs pair with which collections.