8 best kids’ armchairs to relax, read and snuggle up in

An adorable mini version of the adults’ Poäng, this will look cute as a button in your home. Our mini testers loved that it was like the adult’s version, as well as the fact that you can gently rock yourselves in it. The fact that it came with a dinosaur-print cover was a huge bonus too and the optional headrest at the top is a nice feature. Plus, it’s lightweight enough to be able to easily move it around your house.

Super smart, this velvet chair would look fantastic in a sophisticated kids’ room or your living room. The dark inky green fabric is quite forgiving with dirt, but is liable to need a scrub if liquids get spilt on it. The foam-filled backrest and seat feel robust and like they’d last well under heavy use. Our testers really liked that this felt like a “grown-up’s chair”, only mini.

It’s hard to tell from an image, we know, but this beanbag chair is big – large enough to sit in like a proper armchair, rather than squatting on the floor like some beanbags make you. Our mini testers had to climb up into it. The back is rigid enough that you can sit right back and relax – perfect for a Switch session, let’s say. It’s waterproof and wipe clean, and comes in a range of colours so you’re sure to find one your teenager will love. Although large, it’s lightweight and suitable for outdoor use, too.

Not just a chair, this clever product can fold out into a mattress for sleepovers or movie nights. If it’s leaned up against a wall, you can lift up one of the cushions to create a chair. And it’s really comfortable – perfect for a little reading nook. Or you can have the cushions stacked together to make a pouffe.

The hardwearing linen casing is edged by bright stitching and it buttons together to hold it all steady. Our testers enjoyed using this flexible set to create dens, makeshift beds and a crash zone for watching TV.

We thought this chair would make a gorgeous gift for a new arrival or a first birthday as you can request a name is embroidered on the back, which is such a lovely touch. The chair itself is great quality, with a bright mid-blue stripe on it that reminded us a little of a deckchair – in the best way. It also comes in pink. If your kids are like ours and are liable to trash anything nice, the good news is that the cover on the chair is removable and machine washable.

We were really impressed with the quality of this armchair for the price. We’re told it’s super comfortable and soft to sit on, with pleasing crushed velvet fabric. Indeed, it looks like Mrs Hinch’s dream kids’ armchair. The arms hug around the child, making for a seat that our testers were happy to sit on – we finally got our spot on the sofa back! Despite it being circular, with fairly small plastic legs, there wasn’t a hint of a wobble about this armchair.

The marshmallow equivalent of an armchair, this pink creation is made from soft memory foam. This makes it incredibly comfortable, yet it retains its shape well. The removable cover is machine washable, meaning you can keep it looking as good as new, too.

On the smaller side of the armchairs we tested, this seat is definitely for the toddler end of the age bracket – the average teenager would struggle to fit on the seat. While we tested the candy pink shade, there are a few other colours to choose from, including a more neutral grey.

This chair feels seriously upmarket. Unlike most of the chairs in this round-up, it comes flat packed, but is easy enough to put together. The bougie Italian felt on the back and seat creates a sort-of hammock for kids to sit on. Although it doesn’t sound super comfy, our testers were thrilled and happily sat on it. The quality of this chair was unsurpassed, with the frame being made from solid, raw beech wood. It’s a beautiful heirloom item that looks seriously smart in our home.