What is a Hygge Home?

Pronounced HUE-gah, hygge is the design and lifestyle principle of simplicity, comfort, and small pleasures. A Danish concept, hygge has spread across the world as people desire more disconnection to technology and the chaos of life, and greater reconnection to authenticity, nature, beauty, and a slower approach to daily routines.

Hygge does not mean absolute minimalism in the strict sense of the design concept and discipline, but rather prioritizes a focus on what matters most. What is needed versus simply wanted. Hygge homes don’t crawl at a slow pace, they move with intention—and they design with intention, too.

Contentment, warmth, community, and nature are all at the heart of hygge. Translated into furniture, this means soft textiles (usually made from natural fibers), more open and welcoming silhouettes, and lots of throws and pillows.

It also means arranging furniture to foster intimacy and quiet moments of repose. Or building spaces that are utility focused, serving whatever task efficiently and without fuss,  yet in a way that romanticizes the whole ordeal.

Hygge is the coziest most idyllic form of home.

The Benefits of Sheepskin

So how does sheepskin help build a hygge space? The first box it ticks is the fact that it is a natural fiber. Though it may not be for everyone, sheepskin upholstery has a lot to offer.

First, it does not give off static electricity during the winter. It is gentle on the skin and can even alleviate rashes making it perfect for sensitive skin types. Sheepskin is also bacteria resistant and absorbs sweat and releases it back into the atmosphere quickly, making it hygienic and self-cleaning.

Dreamy-soft sheepskin is obtained through a natural order of nature, helping mankind utilize all parts of the animal. Using sheepskin as upholstery keeps plastics from our landfills and out of our homes. It is also durable, so your timeless chair maintains its look and feel for generations.

All of these benefits help you create a comfortable, nature-inspired home paying homage to traditional upholstery practices.

The Best Sheepskin Chairs for the Hygge Home

The exact style of the chair can vary; hygge homes do welcome more modern silhouettes and forms. But to achieve the ultimate hygge atmosphere, we recommend softer lines, wood accents and frames, and chairs with a simple honesty about them. Those qualities are all captured by these sheepskin chairs.

Inheritance Armchair + Ottoman

We’ll start off with our most glamorous and modern chair option. The Inheritance Armchair is bold and incredibly modern. But with its shaggy sheepskin upholstery and buckled strap backrest it instantly becomes a haven of relaxation. This is the perfect chair for any home straddling the hygge and modern line.

Mingle Sofa – Sheepskin

Though not a chair, technically, the Mingle Sofa had to make this list. The undulating, curved, enveloping backrest pulls you in and creates that perfect cozy feel. The shorter wooden legs and sheepskin upholstery then complete the Scandinavian sofa picture and infuse it with irresistible charm. As the name suggests, this sofa encourages you to mingle and curl up with a blanket and a good book.

The Tired Man Chair & Footstool

The Tired Man Chair is the drama of a wing-backed lounge chair with the subtle warmth of Scandinavian tradition and expression. This chair is generous with everything, from the width of the backrest seemingly designed for afternoon naps, to the depth of the cushions that you will never resist sinking into. Its rounded shapes further solidify it as the ideal recliner as they give it a soft and approachable presence.

Ingeborg Lounge Chair

Designed by Flemming Lassen in 1940, the Ingeborg Lounge Chair has a distinct Mid-Century Modern look. The accentuated armrests immediately catch your eye and then proceed to wrap you in a warm embrace as you sink into the wide seat. There’s something beautifully classic about the Ingeborg as it showcases both the era in which it entered the market as well as the rich traditions of the country of its creation.

Fluffy Lounge Chair

If slightly unusual and avant-garde is more your style, we highly recommend the Fluffy Lounge Chair. Utilizing every ounce of flair and flounce offered by sheepskin upholstery, the Fluffy Lounge Chair has shaggy, rustic sheepskin draping from its backrest and seat which is quickly contrasted by the sharp angle of the wood armrests. This chair is bound to start conversations just as easily as it encourages relaxation in front of a roaring fire at the end of a long day.

Swing Lounge Chair

Rocking chairs are true necessities in spaces meant to encourage slowing down and taking it all in. Adding the Swing Lounge Chair to your Nordic home is the perfect way to craft a space that embraces culture and comfort. Crafted from oak or teak and then paired with sheepskin upholstery in the seat and head cushion, the Swing Lounge Chair offers a relaxing and rhythmic place to sit and revitalize your soul and body.

Stay Lounge Chair

A Gubi chair that truly stands the test of time, the Stay Lounge Chair is the perfect piece to build that cozy and comforting atmosphere. Infused with a modern touch and equipped with charming, turned wooden legs, the Stay Lounge is deep cushions and gentle recline epitomized.

Cocktail Lounge Chair

Arne Hovmand-Olsen, the Cocktail Lounge Chair is bold and elegant with a softness that contrasts the more explosive details. The elongated, jutting armrests sweep you into the perfect recline, while the deep seat cushion is accentuated by the tall, branch-like legs. The overall aesthetic is modern but homey, making it the perfect lounge chair contemporary interiors that want that hygge influence.

Curate Luxury

At the end of the day, sheepskin upholstery is a quick, environmentally friendly way to build a cozy, warm, and organically relaxing hygge environment. Soft to the touch, gentle on sensitive skin, and bacteria resistant, sheepskin does more than just look good. It creates a luxurious tactile experience while covering some of the modern chair market’s most coveted designs. When you select sheepskin chairs, you are curating luxury and mastering the art of hygge.

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