Sitting Pretty: Statement Chair Trends for 2025
Statement chairs are really having a moment, both inside and outside the home. The unsung hero of furniture, where would we be without somewhere stylish to sit?
During our trip to Milan Design Week 2025, statement chairs were everywhere. Here are some of the key themes we picked out:
Covered for comfort:
Gardens are fast becoming the ‘fifth room’ of the home, so many people are now devoting as much consideration to outdoor living as indoor.
Enter garden furniture with striking colour options, ample room for lounging, and even its own ceiling! This trend is perfect for the UK’s temperamental weather, protecting loungers from sun or (more likely) from rain.
We may never go back inside!
Hanging in Style
Hanging chairs are an outdoor seating staple, so it is about time they got an upgrade. With their unique shape and gravity-defying style, they are guaranteed to make an impact in any space.
Elevated hanging chairs were spotted at Milan Design Week with updated backs and innovative frames. Like a big swing but infinitely more chic.
What’s not to love?
Unique Weaving
As an extension of the sustainable materials trend dominating every design field, chairs have been spotted with enlarged, exaggerated weaving as a means of creating textural interest.
This trend makes us feel like we’re sitting on one huge ball of wool, which is kind of the dream.
Comforting Textures
Texture plays a key role in the making of a statement chair, especially if it stands out from the rest of your furniture. Soft, comforting textures such as bouclé are popular for this purpose - they contrast with the usual texture of home furnishings and highlight the chair as a relaxation destination.
Do you think this one will make it to garden furniture?
Statement Colour
Bold, bright colours are huge for 2025. See colour drenching, joy drenching, primary colours... The list goes on.
Basically, bright colour makes people happy! Designers are utilising this for indoor and outdoor furniture in order to bring joy wherever you are.
Monkey Chairs (yes, really)
This one speaks for itself. There’s no bigger statement than a chair made up almost entirely of (fake) monkeys.
Does it appeal to your anthropological side?
Bistro Sets
Bistro sets are the perfect compact, portable, and versatile seating option for any space.
Stylish indoors and outdoors? Check!
Endless colour and pattern opportunities? Check!
Cute in big or small spaces? Check!
We might be biased, but we think ours are some of the best. Why not browse our selection here?
