THE HOME SERIES: TAKE A SEAT

Words: Annette Minnaar | Photography: Inge Prins

“Sorry, this is my chair.” A phrase we often hear just after getting comfortable in our seats. It’s common behaviour for people to take ownership of chairs, even though said chairs don’t come with name tags and are most likely in a public area. Strange? Perhaps a lingering ideology from historical times when chairs were allotted to royals and “important folk”, a chair can give us a sense of belonging in a specific space. While we don’t encourage possessive behaviour, we do encourage finding a chair that feels rightfully yours.

The Home Series is a five-part guide to all the foundational pieces you need to make your home. In part three, we invite you to find your new favourite chair from our matchmaker’s guide. With a myriad shapes and styles, your search for the perfect chairs should come down to both function and design. Seem easy enough?

Your ideal match is a no-fuss, TLC occasional chair if your days revolve around errands, lift clubs and cooking, in between juggling a nine-to-five. Sitting on a chair should give you the seating equivalent of throwing on sweatpants after a long day. An occasional chair is made for that kind of comfort, but doesn’t forget about aesthetics. Usually designed with a wide and deep-set shape, it’s an easy way to add personal style to your space. In short, no, fashion does not always mean pain.

Your style is minimalist, but game nights are not. You love having friends over to watch the match, along with refreshments. It’s always an event, regardless of your team winning or losing. Space is key and catering to everyone’s TV proximity preferences is a must. Your true match is a modular sofa. Made up of movable parts, opt for a sofa in a neutral, monochromatic colour palette. A modular sofa works whether you’re having guests over or staying in solo with a good book.

You have an eye for beautiful things and beautiful things seem to have an eye for you, too. You see life through a permanent indie-film filter and you like it that way. The chair to steal your heart will be one dazzling in looks, perfect for phenomenal Instagram content: the ottoman. This classic chair dates back to the 1700s and possesses a rich, luxurious and vintage feel. Often upholstered in bold colours, velour textures and eye-catching patterns, an ottoman is a good fit for the bedroom or extra seating in the lounge.

Why not make overtime a good time? Skip the cafe, stay in your nook and do it on your own terms, nestled in a chair you adore. Your dream chair is one that you will spend a lot of time with, without giving you a bad back. The ideal office chair is sturdy in structure with ample padding and, if you prefer, perched on a set of wheels. Sounds like just the chair to take your productivity to new heights.