Uses for a Tub Chair

Occasional Use

• As tub chairs are small and enclosed, they feel like cozy places to sit. This makes them ideal for contemplative spaces, such as a stair landing, where you might rest or in a library, where you might sit alone to read a book. Another good use is under a standard lamp in the corner of a living room or by a window.

Formal Arrangement

• Due to their sculptural, art deco, shape, tub chairs look great in formal interior spaces, especially a reception or drawing room. To create a formal look, use the tub chairs in symmetry. Placing one on either side of a low coffee table creates an elegant look, especially if the chair is opposite a sofa.

Decorative Use

• Although often upholstered in leather, tub chairs can be used as highlight chairs if they are upholstered in a colorful or patterned fabric. One way is to upholster the tub chair in the highlight color of the bedroom and use it as a place to lay clothes, or to sit to put on shoes. Or place a highly patterned tub chair in a hallway to add pattern, texture and color to a muted interior scheme.

Use in Commercial Spaces

• Tub chairs are often used in commercial spaces such as bars, nightclubs and hotel receptions as they offer comfort without taking up too much room. In a hotel lobby, cluster four tub chairs around a low table to create a waiting area, and use the same technique in a large office to create both a waiting space and an informal meeting area. In bars and nightclubs, you could pair tub chairs with banquettes to increase the amount of seating available.