Chair with Ottoman: Size and Fit Guide

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For a reading spot with a footrest in one purchase, check the chair width and depth against your corner before you compare the sets. The three sets compared here are the LITA lazy chair with a folding footstool, the MAXYOYO accent chair with an adjustable backrest, and the LINSY small barrel chair. Their widths are 28.5, 27.1 and 27.4 inches. The listings are less consistent on height and depth, with several fields that contradict each other, so we do not rank them by those. Read the listing for the ottoman size, which the data here does not give.

What a chair with an ottoman is for

The ottoman turns a regular chair into a lounge. It supports your feet for reading, a nap or a long call. Because the ottoman is a separate piece, you can slide it away when you stand up, and in many sets it also works as extra seating or a small table.

It is not a desk chair. These sets are for resting. If you will work from the chair for hours, a task chair with back support is a better choice.

The three sets we compare

LITA lazy chair with ottoman

The LITA set is listed at 25.5 inches deep, 28.5 inches wide and 37.4 inches high, in dark grey, with an alloy steel frame and a cotton cover. It weighs 22 pounds and the listing gives a weight limit of 400 pounds. The listing says the footstool folds for storage, the cover is removable and the chair has a side pocket for a phone or book. The seat depth is listed at 16.5 inches and the seat height at 25.5 inches. That 25.5 inch seat height looks like the height of the chair back area and not the seat itself, and the same 25.5 number appears as the depth in the size dimensions, so the numbers are tangled. Check the listing for the real seat height before you buy. The minimum door width is listed as 27.5 inches, useful for tight entries.

MAXYOYO accent chair with ottoman, adjustable backrest

The MAXYOYO set is listed at 27.1 inches deep and 27.1 inches wide, in corded fabric, with a tufted back, a frame of metal and wood, and foam fill. It weighs 18 kilograms. The listing says the backrest adjusts for reading, reclining or napping. The structured height reads 15.7 inches, which looks too low for a chair with a back, and the bullet that lists the full dimensions is cut off, so we cannot confirm the height. Check the listing. The seat depth is listed as 27.1 inches. No weight rating is given in the listing data.

LINSY accent chair with ottoman, round barrel style

The LINSY set is listed at 25.6 inches deep, 27.4 inches wide and 26.8 inches high, in velvet, with a wood frame. It weighs 42 pounds, with a weight rating of 300 pounds, a seat height of 18.1 inches and a seat depth of 19.3 inches. The bullets say it has a rounded “blossom” back and arms and tapered legs, and they note the chair is small overall. It is the heaviest of the three, which makes it feel more solid but harder to move around.

Chair width and the corner it needs

Width is the number you will use most. The three chairs are close, 28.5 for the LITA, 27.1 for the MAXYOYO and 27.4 for the LINSY. A difference of about 1.4 inches rarely decides anything, so pick by style and by the other details.

Depth is harder to judge from the data. The LITA and LINSY list about 25.5 and 25.6 inches of overall depth. The MAXYOYO lists a seat depth of 27.1 inches, but the same listing gives an item depth of 26 inches, so the two fields disagree and we do not know the true depth. Add the ottoman to the plan: with the ottoman pulled out, the footprint grows by the ottoman’s depth, and the listings in the listing data do not give that number, so check the listing and measure.

Ottoman: fold, adjust or fixed

• Folding footstool (LITA). The listing says it folds for storage, which helps in a small room, since it can be put away.
• Matching ottoman (MAXYOYO, LINSY). A separate piece with its own base. It can serve as a seat or a footrest, and you can slide it under a table when you do not need it, if its height allows.
• Adjustable backrest (MAXYOYO). This changes how far back the chair reclines, and it matters for floor space: a reclined backrest takes more depth. The listing does not say how much extra depth, so check.

Comfort and materials

Velvet (LINSY) feels soft and shows marks from pets. Cotton and polyester (LITA, MAXYOYO) are easier to spot clean, and the LITA listing says the cover is removable. Corded fabric (MAXYOYO) has a texture that hides small marks. The MAXYOYO lists foam fill, while the LITA lists soft PP cotton, so expect a different feel; check the listing.

A chair for long sits needs a seat that supports the thigh. The seat depth is the number to compare, and the OSHA chair guidance describes a seat pan that supports most of the thigh without the back of the knee touching the front edge. The LITA’s 16.5 inches is short, the LINSY’s 19.3 inches is a bit longer, and the MAXYOYO’s 27.1 inches is long. A long seat suits a tall person who wants to curl up, and a shorter seat suits someone small.

Worked example: an 84 inch bedroom wall

One bedroom, one wall: the wall is 84 inches long, and the chair sits along it. We check only the direction along the wall.

• LITA, 28.5 in wide. 84 in minus 28.5 in equals 55.5 in left in total. If the chair is centered, the 55.5 in is the TOTAL for both sides, so we split it: 55.5 in divided by 2 equals 27.75 in on each side.
• MAXYOYO, 27.1 in wide. 84 in minus 27.1 in equals 56.9 in left in total. Centered, 56.9 in divided by 2 equals 28.45 in on each side.
• LINSY, 27.4 in wide. 84 in minus 27.4 in equals 56.6 in left in total. Centered, 56.6 in divided by 2 equals 28.3 in on each side.

Check: 27.75 plus 27.75 plus 28.5 equals 84. 28.45 plus 28.45 plus 27.1 equals 84. 28.3 plus 28.3 plus 27.4 equals 84. All three add up.

Each side is about 28 inches, short of the 36 inch yardstick we use for a path walked every day (from the US Access Board accessible route guidance). That matters only if you walk along that wall. If the chair sits in a corner, push it against the side wall instead of centering, and 84 in minus 28.5 in equals 55.5 in of open wall remains for the LITA. Then 55.5 in minus 36 in equals 19.5 in to spare beyond the yardstick. A bedside table, a lamp or a bookshelf can fill part of that.

Where to put it

• A corner by a window. Natural light for reading. Keep the chair off the radiator.
• Beside a bed. A chair and ottoman can sit at the foot of a bed, if the path around the bed stays wide.
• Next to a bookshelf. A small side table and a lamp make it a reading nook.

Leave space behind the chair if it reclines. The MAXYOYO’s adjustable backrest needs room behind it.

Who should buy a chair with an ottoman

• Readers and nappers with a spare corner.
• Apartment residents who want a lounge chair and footrest without a recliner.
• Anyone with a small bedroom who wants a seat other than the bed.

Who should skip it

• Anyone who needs firm back support for long periods. These are lounge chairs.
• People with a narrow room. The ottoman adds to the footprint.
• Anyone who wants a very high seat. The seat heights here are low.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Forgetting the ottoman’s space. The listing data here does not give its size, so check the listing and measure.
• Trusting a single height field. The LITA and MAXYOYO listings have fields that contradict each other or are cut off.
• Ignoring the door width. The LITA lists a minimum door width of 27.5 inches.
• Putting it against a radiator. Heat can damage fabric.

Checklist before you buy

• Measure the wall and subtract the chair width, as in the example.
• Find the ottoman size in the listing.
• Check the seat depth and height.
• Check the cover care notes.
• Plan space behind the chair if it reclines.

Keep reading

These guides cover related picks and sizing checks for a small space.

• Small Chair and Ottoman: 3 Sets Compared
• Ottoman by Bed: Size, Storage and Fit Guide
• Large Chair and Ottoman: 3 Options Compared

Frequently asked questions

How much space does a chair with an ottoman need?

The chairs here are 27.1 to 28.5 inches wide. Add the ottoman’s depth when it is pulled out, which the listings in the listing data do not give, so check the listing.

Which has a folding footstool?

The LITA listing says the footstool folds for storage when not in use.

How much weight can these chairs hold?

The LITA lists 400 pounds and the LINSY lists 300 pounds. The MAXYOYO does not give a figure in the listing data.

Is a chair with an ottoman good for a small bedroom?

Yes, if a corner is free. Measure the wall, split the leftover space between the two sides and keep a 36 inch path as a planning yardstick.

What seat depth should I look for?

Seat depth ranges from 16.5 to 27.1 inches here. A shorter seat suits a smaller person and a longer seat suits someone who likes to curl up.

Products worth checking

We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.

Specifications come from the Amazon listings as we read them for this guide. Product details and availability can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.

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