50 Really Cool, Weird, Fun, Unusual, Innovative and Awesome Chairs

An unusual looking chair brought to us by designer Patricia Urquiola.  Utilizing steel, leather, and block foam, and inspired by the Jacobsen “Egg Chair,” this take on that classic design is a lesson in simplicity and minimalism, offering a great aesthetic that can blend easily with almost any home décor scheme.  A great chair for relaxing, reading, or conversing with friends.

The brainchild of Poul Volther, the Corona is a stylish, modern-looking lounger with a unique segmented design. These are unique comfy chairs that are offered in a variety of colors and blend in well with just about any home décor scheme.

This is a sleek modern design that people who love a minimalist aesthetic will almost certainly be drawn to.  With clean, simple lines, it’s a glorious achievement born of the mind of Alvar Aalto.  Perhaps the most amazing thing about this chair though is that even today it looks delightfully modern, but the design itself dates back to the Great Depression!  That’s a testament to how far ahead of his time Aalto was and speaks volumes about this design.

Designed by Ben Alun-Jones, this mostly transparent chair takes on the colors and characteristics of the materials that surround it, rendering it virtually invisible, which has the effect of making the person sitting in it appear to be floating in midair.  Even better, the Affinity chair is fitted with LED lights that glow a soft-hued blue when activated, giving it a luminescent, otherworldly appearance, and making it one of the most interesting chairs in our collection.

Inspired by the designs of Aston Martin cars, this curvaceous, elegant lounger may be out of reach, price-wise for many would-be purchasers, but is absolutely deserving of a mention on our list.  These are stylish, fun lounge chairs that would make a superb addition to just about any home.

This is one of the only chairs on our list made by a mainstream manufacturer that Americans will recognize.  Herman Miller employs many world-class designers and over the years, has introduced some truly stunning designs, including the Aeron and Sayl chairs.  The Setu is less well-known, but like its cousins, is a stunning achievement.  It’s probably one of the coolest, most versatile loungers around, and can easily be used as an office or gaming chair.

Designed by Finnish architect Yrjo Kukkapurro, this is quite possibly one of the most fun swivel chairs we’ve ever seen.  Constructed of white fiberglass and stainless steel, this chair and ottoman would look fantastic in any home that features other futuristic design elements. 

Offered by 20 Age, these fun reading chairs are plush, comfortable and brightly colored.  Granted, the aesthetic isn’t our cup of tea, but for the right person, 20 Age’s designs are simply to die for.  While it’s not true of all the company’s designs, this model, in particular, has a fun, playful, feminine look, and we’d consider these to be extremely cool chairs for girls.  A fabulous addition to our list!

The aptly named Peacock chair was designed by Dror Bershetrit and is manufactured in Italy by Cappellini.  Whatever room this chair is found in, it’s bound to make a statement, and it’s surprisingly comfortable, to boot. 

Designed by Vladimir Tsesler, the moment you see this chair for the first time, you’ll probably smack your head and wonder why nobody thought of this before.  It’s a simple, fun, bold design may not fit into every home décor scheme, but for the right person, it’s solid gold!

Created by Jason Podlaski, this is a fun chair for adults and kids alike, built using old skateboards.  Each one is unique, so if you’re planning to buy several, you’ll wind up with a collection that has a common, unified aesthetic, while simultaneously, having a number of one-of-a-kind creations.  The best of both worlds!

Designer Boris Bally draws inspiration from an unusual source, utilizing old road signs in his creations, repurposing them in the form of chairs.  The speed chair is a classic example of his work.  While it’s true that you’ll need to add some kind of padding or seat cushion to make it viable for long-duration seating, Boris Bally creations are undeniably fun desk chairs, and no two are exactly alike!

These are both fun and funny bean bag chairs, and even better, they’re amazingly versatile.  Not only do you get the casual convenience of the classic beanbag chair, but you get it in a UFO-shaped frame that enables it to rock, tilt and swivel.  It might not fit into every home décor scheme, but if it fits into yours, this would be a fabulous addition to your home!

A much more conventional take and update of the classic bean bag chair.  This one was designed by Jukka Setala and is made right here in the USA.  It’s a great, versatile, “go-anywhere” type of chair that can be used for lounging, as a massive body pillow, or even as a spare bed in a pinch.

It’s a visually interesting design makes a statement, regardless of the room you place it in.  Best of all, it’s a very comfortable chair, making it a true delight to spend some time sitting in.  A great design that works well with a surprising percentage of home décor schemes.

These are more than just creative office chairs, they make amazing gaming chairs, too.  Yes, the designers actually use the racing seat from a Porsche 911 in the construction of this chair!  You get all the features you’d expect in a top-quality office or gaming chair, plus the comfort and refinement of the Porsche 911 seat; to say nothing of the bragging rights.  A truly awesome chair design.

Designer David Savage has really gone above and beyond with the Perseus chair.  It’s an amazing piece of work and one of the most fun dining chairs we’ve ever seen.  Truly a thing of beauty, these chairs almost can’t help but enhance the aesthetic of your home.  You’ll pay a premium for a design like this, but it’s worth every penny!

Italian furniture company Magis has a whole line of wacky chairs for kids, and this is part of that collection.  Designed by Javier Mariscal, the idea here was to begin to blur the line between toys and furniture, creating a fun kid-sized seat that could also be played with.  The entire Magis “Me Too” collection is magical and wonderful.  If you have kids, these are well worth taking a closer look at!

This is another example drawn from the Magis “Me Too” collection we mentioned above.  Designer Eero Aarnio added to the collection with the creation of this fun puppy that’s one-part toy and one-part child-sized chair.  A fun, colorful addition to any home with children in it!

Yet another entry on our list that comes from the Magis “Me Too” line of kid-sized furniture, these are fun rocking chairs and toys, all rolled into one.  Designer Marc Newson did a brilliant job of capturing the magic of the rocking horse, incorporating it into a fun, modern, kid-friendly seat. 

If you’re looking for a clever, creative, strangely beautiful adult-sized rocking chair, look no further than the MT3, designed by Ron Arad.  The “MT” in the chair’s name is pronounced “empty,” and when you look at the chair, the significance of those letters become clear.  It’s a robust, futuristic looking rocker (offered in a variety of accent colors) that features an almost shocking amount of empty space.  We love this design!

If you’re looking for a clever, creative, strangely beautiful adult-sized rocking chair, look no further than the MT3, designed by Ron Arad.  The “MT” in the chair’s name is pronounced “empty,” and when you look at the chair, the significance of those letters become clear.  It’s a robust, futuristic looking rocker (offered in a variety of accent colors) that features an almost shocking amount of empty space.  We love this design!

Offered by Duffy London, these simple but awesome chairs will leave you smiling, not to mention the fact that they’ll completely redefine dinnertime at your house. 

Okay, so your kids might not think much of this design, but parents will love it!  It’s a stool that doubles as an hourglass.  Flip it over when your child misbehaves and have them sit in “time out” until the last grain of sand falls to the bottom.  A brilliant, multi-function stool that parents of young children are sure to get a lot of use out of.

Designed by Judson Beaumont and offered by Straight Line Designs, the hollow chair is not only an original work of art, but it’s one of the most unique reading chairs we’ve ever seen.  Of course, you don’t have to stash your favorite books in the chair; the vast hollow space can be used to store most anything, but admit it; if you’re an avid reader, you know all your favorite books are going to wind up tucked away in the chair itself, and who could blame you?

Offered by Solovyov Design, if the Hollow Chair we talked about above doesn’t have an aesthetic that’s to your liking, this one might be a better fit.  Like the Hollow Chair, it offers a comfortable place to curl up and read, along with ample storage for all your favorite books!

This design is one-part work of art and one-part function.  When not in use, the cushioned chairs and table can be stacked to create an obelisk, keeping them out of the way and giving you more useable space in whatever room you have it in.

This simple design comes to us from Piero Lissoni and is manufactured in Italy.  Like the “Fat Boy,” we mentioned earlier, it’s an incredibly versatile seat that can transform, in a matter of minutes into an ottoman or stool, a lounger, or a full-length bed, depending on your needs.

Inspired by Verner Panton’s stacking design and built by designer Matthias Brandmaier, this sturdy work of art would be a great addition to any home with a rustic décor scheme.

Designed by Frank Gehry, this is one of the most original chairs we’ve seen recently.  Constructed of ribbons of laminated maple, the design is beyond graceful.  In fact, looking at it, one might almost be afraid to even try and sit in it.

Marc Newson’s beech heartwood chair might not look sturdy with its almost impossibly thin lines, but you’ll be amazed at its durability and surprising level of comfort.  It’s a fun, playful design that shows exactly why Newson is among the most accomplished designers of his generation.

Created by designer Floris Wubben, this is a truly fascinating, earthy design.  Some might even go so far as to call these chairs creepy, but we love them!  They’re strange chairs, no doubt.  Crafted from inverted willow trees, the dried branches serve as the chair’s legs, while its trunk serves as the seat and seatback.

If you love the works of M. C. Escher, then Vivian Chiu’s inception chair is going to be your new favorite piece of furniture.  This simple all-wooden design is actually made up of several chairs stacked together like nesting dolls, creating one useable, functional whole while simultaneously providing a mesmerizing visual feast.  This one’s not to be missed!

This is an older Frank Gehry design, created back in the early 1970s.  At first glance, one might not even think this to be a chair at all, but rather, a strange, squiggly sculpture.

Note that the Octopus Chair is part of a larger set, a collection of animal chairs made by Maximo Riera, which include:

This delightful chair comes to us from designer Patrick Norguet and is a delightful throwback to the sixties.  It’s a great synthesis of fashion, design, and comfort, offered in a variety of bold, vibrant colors.  It won’t appeal to everyone, but if you’re a fan of the sixties, then this chair is likely to be a superb addition to your home’s décor scheme.

An interesting take on the amazing noodle chair, this one is constructed from what looks at first glance like several oversized, hollow pool noodles, arranged in sequence.  The aesthetic isn’t for everyone, but if you’re casting about for a fun, colorful way to liven up a room, give this chair a second (or even third) look!

This brilliant Jasper Morrison design is a fantastic, unusual outdoor chair.  Patio furniture tends to be rather unimaginative, but Morrison proves with his design that it doesn’t have to be that way.  Fashioned of varnished metal and tubular steel, it’s a visually interesting design that’s also a joy to relax in.

In the world of odd chairs, it’s hard to find one that tops the Darth Vader “Dark Side” chair.  Unless all your friends are diehard Star Wars fans, this chair is all but guaranteed to get some quizzical looks when company comes over.

While this chair clearly isn’t for everyone, someone with a flair for the dramatic, artistry, and the playful use of bold colors would almost instantly fall in love with this design.

The original design is on permanent display in the Museum of Modern Art in New York, but you can buy an exact replica of that chair in a variety of colors.  It may not be for everyone, but for the right home, this could be a superb addition, and is a guaranteed conversation starter!

Most of the time, chairs are designed with socializing in mind.  That’s not the case here.  This chair was designed for privacy.  As such, it’s definitely a niche product, but if you’re in the market for a well-padded comfortable reading chair that sees you in the same room with others, while simultaneously in your own private little cocoon, this one’s almost got to be on your short list.

A three-legged design that manages to be simultaneously futuristic, industrial and vaguely disturbing and unsettling.  We don’t necessarily want to, but we rather like this chair.  It’s certainly eye-catching, and more important than that, it’s comfortable.  Designer Marc Newson did a fabulous job with the geometry and the innovative design of this piece.  We readily admit that it’s not for everyone, but it’s certainly an attention getting chair.

These chairs are built in Germany, so if you’re ordering one for use in the States, you’ll pay a premium to have it delivered.  That said, if you find yourself admiring its unusual aesthetic, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more comfortable lounger than this one.

The design itself is a lesson in simplicity, which only adds to its charm and accessibility.  This isn’t a chair you’ll be afraid to sit down on.  It looks like it can take just about anything you can throw at it, and that’s absolutely the case!

The womb chair is a well-known design, but this child-sized, kid-friendly version of the iconic chair is something new.  We love that Eero Saarinen created this pint-sized version of what many people have called the most comfortable chair ever built, and our list would not have been complete without at least giving it a mention.  If you have kids and can afford the hefty price tag, this is the one you want.  An amazing chair, by any reckoning.

CARRIER is the result of the collaborative effort of Julia Kaisinger, Mathias Mayrhofer and Benesch Xiulian, whose goal was to create the ultimate in mobility aids.  A device that would not only travel over any terrain (including up and down stairs!), but raise and lower as needed to allow the person sitting in the chair to reach high shelves, and even slide seamlessly over a toilet, all while retaining a relatively low profile.  It’s a truly remarkable design that pushes the limits of today’s technology.

Sue Austin is an artist who has perhaps the most unique wheelchair we’ve ever seen.  It’s literally one of a kind.  She uses the prototype in her work, and as you can see from the pictures, we weren’t kidding when we said it was submersible! 

If you’re even remotely inclined toward sports, you need a mobility aid that can keep pace with you and take you where you want to go.  HEROes can do just that.

NEWS (New Electric Wheelchairs) is designed by Ju Hyun Lee.  This tech will not only enhance the aesthetic of any non-motorized wheelchair you place it on, but it will instantly convert the wheelchair it’s placed on into a motorized chair!  It’s a great-looking, landmark achievement in wheelchair design.