9 well-cushioned armchairs for the garden
14.5.2025
Translation: Megan Cornish
Welcome to my deep dive, where I delve into our range to find the best of the best in all of our furniture categories. Today’s focus: armchairs for your outdoor space – in all shapes and sizes.
Whether you have a balcony, terrace, or garden, with the right furniture, you can create an outdoor living room. Here are my top picks for those of us who love to relax in the fresh air. From modular systems to standalone pieces, these upholstered armchairs are both comfortable and stylish.
1. Trendy shade
The VidaXL Romane has a slatted design, giving it a simple, natural look. It’s part of a modular system, which is handy if you want to expand it into a sofa. The highlight? The cushions come in trendy butter yellow. If that’s not your thing, they’re also available in blue, grey, black, or a palm tree pattern.
Important to know: the solid pinewood looks great outside, but it requires maintenance to stay stain-free. And it’s best to bring the cushions inside when it rains – they’re not weatherproof.
Source: VidaXL
2. Relaxation in motion
A normal armchair stands still. The Alva rocking chair’s different. Its design invites you to gently rock back and forth – perfect for relaxing. The curved shape and warm wood exude cosiness, while the grey polyester cushion provides extra comfort. On a practical level, tie straps keep the cushion in place, while the galvanised steel screws make the chair stable and durable.
At 40 centimetres, the chair may be a bit low for taller people or those who prefer a higher seat, and could make getting up less comfortable.
Source: Siena Garden
3. Minimalist and modular
Venture Home’s modular Copacabana garden lounge collection impresses with clean lines and robust materials. The aluminium frame won’t rust, and the polyester covers are hard-wearing and easy to clean. And the understated colour range from beige to dark grey blends seamlessly into any outdoor space.
But be careful: cover the light-coloured cushions in heavy rain or changeable weather to keep them beautiful for longer.
Source: Venture Home
4. A splash of colour – just not for fans of high seats
With its aluminium frame and weatherproof high-quality olefin fabric, Mylia’s Noumara club chair can withstand a lot. The upholstery ensures comfort, while the cover protects the chair from moisture and fading. The latter being removable and hand-washable’s a definite plus. The Noumara’s available in terracotta or beige. During persistent rain or in winter, it’s best to cover it or store it in a sheltered place.
If you’re not a fan of sitting low down, the design might be a slight drawback. And yes, it does make cleaning around it a bit more awkward, especially if you move it around often.
Source: Mylia
5. Chic with minor compromises
The Earth individual component easily adapts to your needs and can be combined with other modules from the Giardimo Earth series. The light grey cushions with durable olefin covers provide an attractive contrast to the warm acacia wood and are weatherproof. Conveniently, the cushions are removable if needed or if you want to store them for the winter.
But there are a few things you should keep in mind. The acacia wood needs care – so don’t forget to oil it regularly. And although the olefin cushions can withstand a lot, you’ll probably want to bring them inside during bad weather.
Source: Giardimo
6. Modular seating made in Italy
The Nardi Maximo Central Unit is the centrepiece of your modular seating system, available with pink, green, beige, and grey upholstery. Its upholstered seat and screwless fastening system mean you can attach backrests and armrests to either side however you want them. Whether as a standalone piece or part of a larger sofa, Maximo’s an adaptable companion. Its frame’s made of recycled, UV-resistant fibreglass polypropylene with a matte finish. And the cushions? They look comfortable. They have removable covers made of recycled Sunbrella fabric.
Depending on the configuration, combining multiple modules can push the price slightly higher. And while the recycled fabric is sustainable, you may notice slight colour variations.
Source: Nardi
7. A thoroughly edgy look
The Sunbrella fabric cover on Divano’s Coral design is sun, rain, and mould-resistant. And with dyed fibres, the colour doesn’t fade, even in hot weather. As the name suggests, the medium-firm quick dry foam filling dries quickly after a shower. To make sure everything lasts longer, let it all dry thoroughly before winter, protect it with a suitable cover, or just bring it inside.
What might bother you? The angular shape. While it looks good, it makes the armrests more uncomfortable than others.
Source: Divano
8. Made for sun, not constant rain
The Square from Spanish brand Kave Home is a go-to for both a seating group or a solo performance. Designed by Jordi Díaz, the colours and modules can be mixed and matched as you see fit. According to the manufacturer, it’s 100% weatherproof and super comfortable. Part of what makes it stand out is its metal frame, which peeks out in places, creating a nice contrast with the fabric.
Of course, quality comes at a price. The Square isn’t exactly cheap, but it’s durable. And if you like things ready-made, combining modules might not be your thing. Prices start at around 700 Swiss francs.
Source: Kave Home
9. Light and breezy – but heavy on the wallet
The Breeze Club lounge chair from Danish brand Cane-line is a perfect blend of wickerwork and upholstery. Its airy design makes it easy to move (it only weighs 8.5 kg!) – perfect for spontaneous makeovers. It also copes well with moisture and heat, and it’s available in three different shades of grey.
At around 875 Swiss francs, the chair’s far from a bargain. Especially as it doesn’t come with a cushion. What’s more, the seat height of 40 centimetres might be a bit too low for some.
Source: Cane-line
Header image: Nardi
Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
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