Chair Shopping (Or: How I Stopped Worrying and Started Actually Enjoying My Living Room)
So I spent like three years with this horrible beige chair from my college apartment, you know the kind - probably came from Target in 2019 and has seen better days. Then my sister came over and was like "dude, you need an actual grown-up chair" and honestly? She wasn't wrong.
That's when I discovered HORNE. They've got all these amazing brands - Audo Copenhagen (which I definitely mispronounced for months), Fjordfiesta, Herman Miller, Gubi. I'd heard of Herman Miller before but the others were new to me. Anyway, turns out they all make lounge chairs that are like, actual furniture instead of just "something to sit on."
Scandinavian Stuff (Because Apparently I Have a Type Now)
I never thought I was into that whole minimalist Scandinavian thing until I saw some Fjordfiesta pieces in person. There's something about the way they do wood - everything's smooth but not in that fake, plastic-y way. More like someone spent actual time sanding it by hand. My friend Sarah has one of their chairs and every time I'm at her place I end up sitting in it. She's got some lounge chairs outdoor on her deck too - same brand - and honestly they look as nice as her indoor stuff. She's constantly rolling her eyes at me for it.
Audo Copenhagen is sort of similar but different? Like, their stuff looks simple at first but when you really look at it, there's all these little details. I spent way too much time studying this one chair at their showroom (yes, I'm that person now).
The Expensive Stuff (That's Actually Worth It)
Okay, Herman Miller. Their Eames chair is like... it's expensive, right? But I sat in one at a friend's office and it was genuinely unlike anything else. It's not just comfort - though it's ridiculously comfortable - it's like, you feel fancy just sitting in it. My back problems basically disappeared. Worth the money? Probably, if you can swing it.
Gubi's chairs are more "look at me" than some of the others. Not necessarily in a bad way! Like, if you want a chair that starts conversations, that's probably your brand. I almost bought their red Beetle chair but my apartment's too small and I would've spent all my time walking around it.
Stuff I'm Actually Considering Buying
Audo Copenhagen Tearoom Lounge Chair: Went to see this one last week and wow. It's got this architectural vibe but doesn't feel cold? Hard to explain. Would definitely work in my living room without making everything else look cheap.
Fjordfiesta Scandia Lounge Chair: This is probably my top pick right now. The wood detailing is insane and somehow it's more comfortable than chairs that look way more "ergonomic." Plus my cat would probably love sleeping on it, which is honestly a major factor in my furniture decisions. Though I'm also looking at some fold lounge chairs for when people come over - my place is small and I need stuff that can disappear when not in use.
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman: Dream chair. Literally. I have it on a Pinterest board labeled "someday when I'm rich." The ottoman's included which is great because I'm definitely an ottoman person.
Gubi Beetle Lounge Chair: Very cool looking. My mom would hate it, which might actually be a selling point? I tried it out and the cushioning's amazing. Comes in some wild colors too.
Why I Keep Going Back to HORNE
The thing about HORNE is they actually seem to care about what they're selling. Like, when I went in, the person helping me knew actual details about the chairs - not just the basic specs you could read online. They knew which ones worked better for tall people (relevant for me), which fabrics held up better with pets, stuff like that.
Plus they do free shipping (huge deal when you're buying something as big as a chair) and they'll match prices if you find it cheaper somewhere else. While I was there I also checked out their tables and shelving - might need a new coffee table soon since mine's currently a cardboard box that I never threw away after moving. Don't judge me. They also had some cool wall with hooks setups that would actually help me organize my disaster of an entryway. While I was there I also checked out their tables and shelving - might need a new coffee table soon since mine's currently a cardboard box that I never threw away after moving. Don't judge me. They also had some cool wall with hooks setups that would actually help me organize my disaster of an entryway, plus this vintage cd storage piece that made me nostalgic for my college music collection. But mostly I'm focused on finding the perfect lounge chairs indoor setup - something that makes my living room feel like a real adult lives there.
