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Tub chairs earn their place in Australian homes through a combination of compact dimensions, wraparound comfort, and a silhouette that suits multiple room styles without demanding attention. Our range of cheap tub chairs covers fabric, bouclé, sherpa, and PU leather options, with most designs using a rounded high back and wooden legs in a natural or light finish. Colours stay firmly in neutral territory across the range: grey, beige, charcoal, black, and white all feature, making these chairs easy to pair with existing furniture without disrupting a room's palette. Whether you are filling a reading corner, adding a secondary seat to a living room, or looking for a compact armchair for a bedroom, cheap tub chairs offer practical and stylish seating at a genuinely reasonable price. Browse the full armchairs range for a broader selection, or head to accent chairs for similarly scaled options across different styles.

Fabric, Bouclé, Sherpa, and PU Leather: Choosing the Right Material

The material split across this range is worth thinking through before choosing, as each behaves differently in everyday use. Fabric tub chairs are the most versatile: the texture varies between smooth and slightly structured weaves, they suit most room styles, and they hold up well as a primary reading or lounge seat used regularly. Bouclé has a more textured, looped surface that adds visual warmth and a distinct look, making it a strong fit for a Scandi or contemporary interior where the chair is meant to be noticed rather than blend into the background. Sherpa bouclé takes that texture further with a softer, fluffier finish that reads as more casual and tactile. PU leather is the most practical surface for everyday use: easy to wipe down, it holds its shape well over time and adds a sharper, more polished look to a room. For a broader comparison across upholstery styles, velvet armchairs offer a plush, richer finish in a similarly compact format, and the upholstered chair range covers additional fabric options across different chair profiles. If the wooden leg aesthetic is what draws you to tub chairs specifically, Scandi armchairs carry a similar design language with a slightly more architectural silhouette.

How Tub Chairs Compare to Other Compact Armchair Styles

A tub chair sits between a fully open accent chair and a more enclosed lounge armchair in terms of wrap and support. The rounded high back provides more lateral containment than a low-back accent chair, but less than the tall structured backrest of a wingback chair, which makes tub chairs a comfortable middle ground for spaces where both comfort and a restrained silhouette matter. They are also more upright than an egg chair, which encloses you significantly more and suits longer lounging sessions rather than a secondary seat or reading spot. If you want a compact chair that reads as considered in a room without the drama of a wingback or the large footprint of a recliner, a tub chair is one of the cleaner options available at this price point.

Sizing and Where Tub Chairs Work Best

Tub chairs are one of the more space-efficient armchair formats available, and their footprint is considerably smaller than a standard sofa or a full recliner armchair. This makes them a practical choice for a bedroom corner, a study reading nook, or a secondary seating position in a living room where a full armchair would crowd the layout. Before purchasing, measure the floor area where the chair will sit and check the listed dimensions on the product page, paying particular attention to the overall width at the arms rather than just the seat width. Also factor in clearance on each side for getting in and out of the chair comfortably. A compact side table within reach completes the setup, sitting at the right height to hold a book or drink without needing to lean or stretch from a seated position.

Completing the Room Around Your Tub Chair

A tub chair works best when the surrounding pieces are considered rather than incidental. An ottoman placed in front gives you a foot rest option and adds a second upholstered element that grounds the chair in the space, particularly in a reading corner or a bedroom sitting area. A bouclé ottoman pairs especially well with the bouclé and sherpa chairs in this range, carrying the texture through without looking mismatched. A rug under or in front of the chair is one of the most effective ways to define the seating zone: the rugs range covers options across sizes, pile heights, and tones that complement the neutral colour palette of these chairs without overwhelming the space. For the broader room context, the living room furniture collection covers sofas, side tables, and storage if you are building or refreshing a full layout around the tub chair.

Why Shop at Factory Buys

Factory Buys is highly rated on Trustpilot, with customers consistently pointing to value for money, build quality, and reliable delivery. Every tub chair in our range comes with a 12-month warranty, and our support team is available 8am to 8pm, seven days a week. If you have a question about a specific chair or need help after delivery, we are here to assist.

Which tub chair style best suits the look and comfort you want in your space?

Start by choosing the chair style that matches how you plan to use it. This page shows fabric lounge armchairs, boucle and sherpa-style options, a PU leather tub chair, and some designs paired with an ottoman. A softer upholstered chair suits relaxed everyday seating, while a sleeker leather-look option can give the room a more structured finish.

What should you measure before choosing a tub chair for your room?

Measure the floor area first, then compare the overall width, depth, and height on the product page so the tub chair fits comfortably without crowding nearby furniture. It also helps to think about how much clearance you want around the chair for easy access, especially if you are placing it beside a sofa, bed, or side table.

What are the most useful details to compare between tub chair listings before you buy?

Focus on the upholstery, seat shape, and whether the design includes an ottoman. This range shows fabric, PU leather, boucle, and sherpa-style finishes in colours such as grey, beige, black, white, and charcoal. Those visible differences can affect both the overall look and how soft, textured, or formal the chair feels in the room.

What should you keep in mind for comfort, daily use, and assembly?

Think about how the tub chair will feel during everyday use and how much support you want for longer sitting. A deeper padded seat suits reading or relaxing, and pairing the chair with a matching ottoman can make the setup feel more complete. Most tub chairs arrive flat packed with instructions and hardware included, and assembly is usually manageable for a single person. If you'd rather have it taken care of, our partnership with Airtasker makes it easy to find a local tradie to get everything set up.

If something is not right when your tub chair arrives, what is the best way to sort it out?

All orders are dispatched from our warehouse within 1 to 2 business days. Delivery typically takes 1 to 12 business days, depending on your location and the courier. All products include a 12 month warranty, and our Customer Support team is available 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days per week. If you need help at any stage, visit our Contact Us page and include your order number plus a short description so we can assist sooner.