A chair is where design meets the human body — it’s not just seen, it’s lived.
Every line, angle, and curve exists to hold you, balance you, and define how your home feels.
But online, chairs are often reduced to thumbnails — their comfort, proportion, and craftsmanship lost to the scroll.
At TAS Living, we design chairs as functional sculpture — objects that must not only look right in a room but feel right to the person sitting in them.
Here’s what to do (and not to do) before buying a designer chair online.
DO: Understand the Purpose Before the Pattern
Every chair speaks a different language.
The one that works depends on how and where you’ll use it.
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Chair Type |
Best For |
Key TAS Insight |
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Dining Chair |
Daily meals, entertaining |
Prioritize seat depth (16–18”) for posture and conversation ease |
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Accent / Lounge Chair |
Living corners, reading nooks |
Opt for seat height ~16–17” for relaxed comfort |
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Recliner / Relax Chair |
Media rooms, bedrooms |
Wall-saver models need only 5–10 cm clearance |
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Desk / Study Chair |
Work-from-home setups |
Lumbar curve support, matte armrests, no gloss metal |
Design follows purpose — aesthetics follow ergonomics.
DON’T: Ignore Seat Geometry
The comfort of a chair is defined not by its cushion but by its angles.
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Seat depth: 16–18” for upright sitting, 20–22” for loungers.
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Seat pitch (tilt): 3–5° for dining, 10–12° for lounge.
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Back height: 30–36” for visual proportion, 40”+ for statement chairs.
At TAS Living, every curve is calculated — from the lumbar slope to the shoulder rest — ensuring posture feels natural, not forced.
DO: Check the Frame and Core Before the Fabric
Fabric and color seduce; structure sustains.
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Look for solid wood frames (ash, teak, oak) or powder-coated metal for longevity.
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Avoid MDF or “mixed wood” frames — they creak and warp in humidity.
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Armchairs should weigh between 8–15 kg, signaling structural density.
The sound of silence — no creaks, no flex — is the sound of good design.
DON’T: Be Fooled by Visual Cushioning
A plush-looking seat can still feel hollow if the foam density is wrong.
Luxury foam = high resilience (HR 35–40 density). It bounces back, not down.
At TAS Living, we balance foam, webbing, and frame — calibrated for Indian climates and daily use.
No sinking, no sweating, no slipping. Just quiet, adaptive comfort.
DO: Choose Material with Awareness
Each material has its own aesthetic and tactile vocabulary:
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Material |
Feels Like |
Ages Like |
Ideal For |
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Bouclé / Linen Blend |
Soft, textural, breathable |
Improves with use |
Warm, casual spaces |
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Velvet |
Luxurious, dramatic |
Sensitive to dust |
Formal or accent corners |
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Leatherette / Vegan Leather |
Sleek, architectural |
Long-lasting |
Modern interiors |
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Fabric + Wood Hybrid |
Balanced, cozy |
Classic |
Dining or bedroom |
A chair’s material tells its emotional story — linen whispers, velvet sings, wood grounds.
DON’T: Overlook Scale in Compact Homes
A common mistake — buying visually heavy chairs for tight spaces.
Thick arms, high backs, and blocky legs can visually shrink a room.
Fix:
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Choose chairs with visible legs or open bases — they create the illusion of space.
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Go for lighter hues and matte finishes.
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Use one bold accent chair per zone, not multiple competing ones.
Proportion is elegance disguised as simplicity.
DO: Pair Comfort with Sightlines
Good chairs don’t block the eye; they guide it.
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Lounge chairs should never exceed eye level of the sofa’s backrest (≈ 32–36”).
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Dining chairs should tuck cleanly under the table, leaving 2" clearance for legs.
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Recliners should not face direct sunlight or be too close to curtains (heat affects motor systems).
TAS Living pieces follow sightline discipline — geometry that ensures calm visuals even in asymmetrical layouts.
DON’T: Compromise on Joinery or Craftsmanship
You’ll know a poorly made chair by sound — the micro-creak that grows into a wobble.
TAS Living chairs use tenon and mortise joinery, metal anchors, and UV-cured finishes.
No shortcuts. No noise. Just weight and quiet strength.
DO: Treat Chairs as a Family, Not Strangers
Luxury interiors thrive on cohesion.
Match tones and textures across furniture families:
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Brass bases → mirrored by brass detail on console or lamp.
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Linen upholstery → echoed in cushions or rug weave.
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Wood grain → consistent across dining and side tables.
It’s not about matching everything — it’s about harmonizing intention.
Summary
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Choose function first, fabric second.
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Mind geometry — pitch, depth, and back height.
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Inspect structure, not just surface.
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Match material to climate and lifestyle.
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Treat each chair as part of a visual story, not a standalone object.
A TAS Living chair doesn’t ask for attention. It earns it — through silence, structure, and proportion.
