Choosing the perfect reading chair is more than just aesthetics, it’s about balancing style and function. Back support, seat depth, fabric finish and ergonomics aren’t just preferences, they’re essential to comfort. These are the features that keep you immersed in your book, chapter after chapter. 

Reading chairs are portals to new worlds, forgotten eras, and imagined futures. Where afternoons stretch into evenings, novels unfold with slow-burn suspense, and comfort becomes the backdrop to every chapter. But beyond the experience itself, the chair must live beautifully within its space. It should complement a room’s style and echo the personality of its reader.   

Every great story begins with the right place to read it. Perhaps you’re drawn to a recliner and footstool for hours of comfort, or a compact chair, ideal for small spaces and curling up with a book. Maybe you’d like a customisable reading chair with removable covers, or pockets to fit accessories: a reading light or table, for a mug of hot tea and your next stack of books. 

Whether it’s the allure of soft fabric on a comfortable reading chair (perfect for secret afternoon naps) or for making a style statement with the warm luxe of leather, there’s a design at King Living to suit every home, and every genre. 

Here are the 11 best reading chairs for every book lover.

When finished in Yowie fabric, the plush texture and sculptural shape create a cocoon of sink-in softness. Customisable with removable, modular armrests and a matching ottoman for a full-body experience, this reading chair offers support from head to toe.  

When the pages of a book pull you in, discomfort shouldn’t pull you out. Your reading chair should simply support your adventure, so hours slip by, unnoticed.  

With varying back heights including low, mid or high, and a choice of swivel or fixed base, Seymour offers the flexibility to tailor your reading chair to your preferred level of comfort. A statement in personal luxury, it’s the perfect companion for reading in refined style. 

For added comfort and cohesion, pair with the matching footstool and create a sophisticated sanctuary for slow mornings, strong coffee and long novels.   

Whether you’re tucked into a cosy corner or styling a spacious home library, the armchair is available in either a compact or wide seat design, suiting how and where you like to read. With a steel frame backed by a 25-year warranty, it’s a dependable seat for stories that unfold over time with durability that lasts beyond the final chapter.  

Elegantly designed to fill a corner space or pair with other pieces, this reading chair has a width of only 730mm, perfect for transforming even the most compact nook into a personal library escape.  

With an optional but convenient hidden swivel base, the chair allows for seamless movement. Read facing the sunrise on quiet mornings or turn toward a bookshelf, or softly playing record, for when the mood shifts. A thoughtful feature for smaller spaces where flexibility matters. 

Designed for modern interiors, the Aura Sofa has elegant curves that enhance the natural flow of a room while the minimal form maximises space. Curves and comfort combine with a modular design that is effortlessly configurable to transform your reading space, wherever in the home that may be. 

Whether you’re reading alongside a friend, partner, or family member, and you’re turning the pages of a romcom while they’re lost in the world of a fantasy novel, the Aura Sofa is perfect for two, where chapters unfold side by side. Equally, for those who prefer to read alone and stretch out in complete comfort, Aura’s generous proportions and modular flexibility create a personal haven to unwind. 

With flexible arm and backrests, the chair adjusts effortlessly to your perfect reading position. Cushions are crafted from next generation foam, the softest in the King Living Collection, with a premium firm option also available. Layers of comfort and extra-high pocket springs create a sink-in feel that supports every chapter of every novel.  

Customisable to suit your aesthetic, with a curated collection of removable premium fabric or European leather covers. For the ultimate luxurious look and feel, Preston Velvet is available in 15 rich shades, one of the many refined options to elevate your reading experience.  

Indulge in a reading chair that turns every chapter into a slow, savoured moment.  

Functional, innovative and one of the world’s most advanced home cinema seats, King Cloud is available as an armchair, 2-seater, 2.5 or 3, all enhanced with optional TouchGlide® technology for a seamless recline.  

Smart Pockets® provide space for accessories such as a reading light, and for added functionality, an optional modular media console with wireless charging is available, adapting to how you like to read, whether hardcover, paperback or Kindle.   

With this reading chair, everything you need: books, notes, a glass of wine, is always within reach. 

For booklovers who delight in language and the shape of words, Fleur is a fitting match. French for flower, its name reflects the chair’s thoughtful design: backrests that unfold like blooming petals, offering support and comfort as considered as the prose you read. 

With its dual seating positions changing in a simple movement from a contemporary low profile to relaxed, deep seating with high back support, this reading chair is built for those marathon reads, keeping you immersed without distraction. 

Designed by renowned Australian designer Charles Wilson, Zaza’s gently sculpted organic lines and deep, inviting seat embody a meticulous approach to craftsmanship and style, delivering a uniquely tailored reading experience. 

Customisable in premium fabric or luxurious leather, and supported by slender steel legs in dark bronze powder coat, the Zaza Armchair offers an effortless refinement, inviting you to settle in comfortably for unhurried mornings spent with the Sunday paper. 

The flexible design allows for endless customisation, with the 1977 Sofa Chair ideal as a standalone reading chair or as a configurable module to build a sofa. For the best reading chair, choose from the 1977 Sofa Chair, 2 Seater, modular 2-seater, or Chaise, each with optional matching armrests and ottomans available. 

With removable, washable covers, this reading chair effortlessly adapts in comfort and style, perfect for shifting storylines. Consider the blush bouclé finish Leura S Rose, ideal for turning pages of a slow-burn romance, or the moody depth of Tempest Wattle, exclusive to the 1977 Sofa, a fabric that sets the tone for uncovering the intrigue of a captivating mystery. 

Whatever your style, your reading chair should feel as personal as the books you choose, and your personal setup makes all the difference. 

Designed with high-performance materials and backed by a 5-Year Outdoor Warranty, the reading chair offers exceptional weather resistance without compromising on style.  

A 360° swivel base lets you follow the sun with ease, while gently sloping arms and a generously deep seat wrap you in comfort and invite all-day lounging.  

From fresh air to natural light and the freedom to lose yourself in a novel, it’s comfort made for the outdoors, and beautiful from every angle. 

Designed to complement any living room, home office, bedroom, hallway or quiet corner, King Living chairs bring refined comfort to every space. Each chair is backed by the King Living 25 Year Steel Frame Warranty and are made to order, available in a selection of premium fabrics and luxurious European leathers, with removable covers for added practicality.  

To find the best reading chair for you, discover the King Living Armchair and Occasional Chair Collection.  

For more reading chair inspiration:  

• Find the perfect accent chair: A guide to style, comfort and fabric

• Explore ten space-enhancing occasional chairs

• The King Living guide to choosing the perfect armchair