overstuffed chair

Cushy living room seat

An overstuffed chair is a large, deeply cushioned armchair with thick padding throughout the seat, back, and arms.

The style prioritizes comfort over sleekness, creating a plush, sink-into quality: He settled into the overstuffed chair with his book.

Common in living rooms and studies, these chairs suggest cozy domesticity.

Related

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Opposites
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construction style

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aesthetic and cultural connotation

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G