A Guide to the Snuggler Chair
Bigger than an arm chair but smaller than a sofa, the snuggler chair is a popular and versatile piece of furniture. Somewhat sensible but almost magical, this type of seating is ideal for relaxing by yourself or as a close couple. As a comfortable option for your living room, they are large enough to allow you to curl up and watch a film on your own. However, given their namesake, they are also an intimate choice for two people to cuddle up on.
The snuggler chair is always a talking point in the design world. Throwing it all the way back to the 1800s, the original ‘loveseat’ was invented in France. Also known as a cuddle chair, they typically have one seat cushion which provides optimum comfort regardless of how you choose to sit. Our Collins & Hayes Maple snuggler features a deep, sumptuous seat, filled with fibre and easily reversible to increase the longevity. When visiting one of our stores, you can experience the comfort and luxury for yourself.
Why choose a snuggler chair?
There are many positives when opting for a snuggler chair in your living space. A snuggler is very versatile and due to its smaller size, is easier to move around than a 2 or 3 seater sofa. It is more straightforward to transport a snuggler and they are easier to fit in and out of buildings. Their versatility also stretches to the fact that this type of seating suits smaller areas such as rooms with limited space or studio flats. Snugglers do not dominate the area yet remain flexible by allowing two people to sit comfortably. The Scott snuggler is upholstered in luxurious semi-aniline leather with stylish quilted detailing and looks great on its own in a smaller room.
Snuggle chairs can also work well in larger spaces. We offer a selection of living room ranges, where snuggler chairs complement larger sofas, such as with our Grace range, pictured at the top. This looks cohesive in a living room and is an easy way to add an extra seat. The snuggler offers something a bit different to a standard arrangement of sofas and comfy armchairs. The Esme snuggler, available in a complete collection, has graceful, classic lines and hand turned hardwood legs in a distressed oak finish. The deep and fully reversible foam and fibre wrap seat provides the perfect place to relax after a long day.
Different Designs
Just like your favourite sofa, snugglers come in a wide range of materials, styles, patterns and colours. At Cousins, we offer a variety of choices both online and in-store. With branded options, swivel or reclining choices and snugglers with scroll arms or matching footstools, there is so much variety. Alongside this, our Cousins Bespoke service will also allow you to design your own seating, tailored to your personal requirements. If it’s a certain prestigious brand you desire, we stock a number of branded snuggler chairs, such as Wycombe by Parker Knoll. This classical design will make a sophisticated addition to any home.
For the ultimate indulgence, a reclining cuddle chair or loveseat is the answer. With the supreme comfort of a standard recliner, this flexible choice is very popular. The reclining feature brings a romantic flair to your evenings in. Our Odeon reclining snuggler is a compact, stylish retro design with innovative comfort features. Its plump fibre-filled backs with integral lumbar support will ensure you are well rested.
A great feature of snugglers is that many designs are able to swivel. This is a great attribute, especially in a small room where the chair may need to be repositioned depending on where it should face. It can be used to watch TV one way or to face a chair the other way. You can also mimic a sofa with scroll arms which looks grand if the area is small. Our Georgia is an example of a 1.5 seater with elegant arms for a traditional appeal.
Adding a matching footstool will ensure that sitting on your snuggler chair is a comfortable experience. In a smaller space, the footstool can be used as extra seating if necessary and also completes the cohesion in the furniture. There are plenty of options when choosing a matching set with a padded footstool. The Biba oval cuddler chair is a retro designed seat offering great style and versatility. The complementing footstool has a practical and supportive foam top.
If a snuggler chair is perhaps too big for your room, why not choose a swivel chair instead? Durable, versatile and just as cosy, this option may suit your living room a little better. Boasting comfort as well as functinality, you can relax one minute, and turn away the next.
Cousins have a fantastic selection of snuggler chairs available. Our expert sales advisors will help you to find the ideal option that to suit your space. Many pieces are available for quick sofa delivery and are in-stock now.
