We Stress-Tested Bouclé Chairs for Weeks—These Are the Ones That Passed
From swivel chairs to dining chairs
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Bouclé isn’t new—but lately, it’s everywhere. The nubby, looped fabric that once lived on Chanel jackets and vintage Parisian club chairs has officially gone mainstream, cropping up on everything from cloud-like sofas to swivel chairs that look plucked from SoHo House. And it makes sense: bouclé gives you instant texture, warmth and that coveted showroom vibe, whether you’re curling up with a book or finally hosting the dinner party you’ve been putting off.
That said, bouclé also comes with a reputation: delicate, hard to clean, and definitely not kid- or pet-proof. So I asked five PureWow editors to put it to the test—living with these chairs for weeks (and sometimes months) to see if they held up to everything from red wine splashes and dirty paws to endless Netflix marathons.
Here, find the best bouclé chairs worth your time, your money and crumbs.
How We Tested the Best Bouclé Chairs
Each chair on this list went through at least 30 days of testing in our editors’ homes. We considered:
- Design: Did the chair’s silhouette feel intentional—curved, sculptural or architectural—rather than just another blob of bouclé?
- Comfort: Was the seat plush enough to sink into, but supportive enough to sit in for hours without regretting it?
- Durability: How did the fabric hold up to daily wear? We looked for water- and stain-resistance, pet- and kid-friendliness and whether crumbs brushed off or sank in.
- Value: Most importantly, we weighed whether the chair’s price was aligned with its quality, comfort and long-term durability. Was it truly an investment piece—or just Instagram eye candy?
Sydney Meister
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- Writes across all lifestyle verticals, including relationships and sex, home, finance, fashion and beauty
- More than five years of experience in editorial, including podcast production and on-camera coverage
- Holds a dual degree in communications and media law and policy from Indiana University, Bloomington
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