Simons Maison
Modern Lounge Chair
This modern lounge chair features a solid wood frame in a light natural finish and is upholstered in refined chiné fabric with high-quality foam fill. It requires assembly (hardware and instructions included) and supports up to 300 lb. Dimensions: 26-inch width, 36-inch depth, 32-inch height, with a 23-inch seat depth and 17-inch seat height.
- Material
- Solid wood structure, refined chiné fabric upholstery, high-quality foam fill
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Arm Chairs, Recliners & Sleeper Chairs
Color
Size
Specifications
A modern lounge chair with Scandinavian aesthetic, solid wood structure, and refined fabric upholstery.
Solid wood structure, refined chiné fabric upholstery, high-quality foam fill, maximum weight 300 lb.
- Material
- Solid wood structure, refined chiné fabric upholstery, high-quality foam fill
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 36x26x32 in
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Arm Chairs, Recliners & Sleeper Chairs
Additional Attributes
- solid wood structure
- refined chiné fabric upholstery
- high-quality foam fill
- Scandinavian aesthetic
- architectural design
- modern design
Product Insights
Simons Maison's Modern Lounge Chair merges Scandinavian material honesty with biophilic design via a solid wood frame sculpted like a tree trunk and off-white chiné fabric that reflects light to brighten winter interiors. Its mottled pattern, rooted in 1930s French upholstery heritage, resists fading and conceals stains. At $1,198, it's the brand's priciest home piece—7.5× an IKEA POÄNG and 40% below a contract chair—but a 23-inch seat depth supports tall users, while a low 17-inch seat height may make standing difficult, prompting a recommendation to try in store.
- Material
Solid wood frame, no veneer—true to Scandinavian material honesty.
Why this is supported
Solid wood frame construction is heavier and shows visible grain, distinguishing it from veneer alternatives. As one furniture guide explains,
Solid wood is heavy. If a chair, side table, or coffee table feels suspiciously light, the structure is probably hollow or veneered over MDF.
curatedbyhower.comThis verifies the frame’s honest materiality, a core Scandinavian design principle.
The solid wood frame's weight and visible grain signal long-term structural reliability, consistent with a furniture expert's note:
- Biophilic design
Base shaped as a tree trunk for biophilic connection.
Why this is supported
The chair’s upward-arching base mimics a tree trunk, connecting to nature. This form is rooted in Scandinavian biophilic design, as 100percentnorway.com notes:
Scandinavian furniture impresses not only with its incredibly sophisticated aesthetics , but also convey a very special attitude to life that is closely linked to the Scandinavian environment.
100percentnorway.com- Light reflection
Off-white fabric reflects light, brightening interiors during dark winters.
Why this is supported
The off-white color (sampled #C6C1BC) is a common Nordic design strategy to reflect ambient light, brightening interiors during the long winters. This practical function aligns with Scandinavian principles of maximizing natural light and warmth in the home.
- Stain resistance
Mottled chiné pattern hides minor stains on the off-white fabric.
Why this is supported
The chiné fabric's mottled pattern, produced by dyeing warp threads before weaving, creates an indistinct visual texture that naturally camouflages minor stains and scuffs, making this off-white upholstery more forgiving of everyday use than a solid off-white fabric.
It is a fabric woven of chiné threads, which are dyed or printed in different colours producing a mottled or indistinct pattern in a textile.
skosmos.silknow.orgThis construction method has been used for upholstery since the 1930s–1940s, supporting long-term durability.
It turns out it is French and dates to the 1930s and 1940s. It was used for upholstery.
trc-leiden.nl- Colorfastness
Warp-dyed chiné threads resist fading and rubbing off.
Why this is supported
Colorfastness in chiné fabric comes from the warp-thread dyeing method, which integrates color into the yarns rather than surface-printing it, so the pattern resists rubbing off or fading unevenly.
hand painting the required design onto the warp threads (of any fibre) and then weaving the cloth.
trc-leiden.nlThis technique has a proven track record for upholstery since the 1930s–1940s.
It turns out it is French and dates to the 1930s and 1940s. It was used for upholstery.
trc-leiden.nl- Stain camouflage
Mottled chiné pattern conceals minor stains and scuffs on off-white.
Why this is supported
The chiné fabric's construction creates a mottled surface that naturally masks minor stains and scuffs on the off-white upholstery. The technique is documented as
woven of chiné threads, which are dyed or printed in different colours producing a mottled or indistinct pattern in a textile.
skosmos.silknow.orgThe pattern is integral because color is applied to the warp before weaving:
hand painting the required design onto the warp threads (of any fibre) and then weaving the cloth.
trc-leiden.nlThe off-white color choice follows Scandinavian design principles:
Scandinavian furniture has brightness of colors as a central element, probably to bring the light that is lacking outside during the winter months into the cozy interiors.
100percentnorway.comTogether, this evidence shows that the mottled pattern makes the off-white fabric more practical for daily use, concealing wear that would be obvious on a solid off-white surface.
- Fabric provenance
Chiné fabric has been used in upholstery since the 1930s.
Why this is supported
The chiné fabric has a documented history in upholstery. A source states:
It turns out it is French and dates to the 1930s and 1940s. It was used for upholstery.
trc-leiden.nlThis history confirms the fabric's long-standing use in furniture, supporting its durability and suitability for daily wear.
- Price positioning
At $1,198, it's Simons Maison's priciest home piece, 7.5× the IKEA POÄNG, and 40% below a comparable contract chair.
Why this is supported
At $1,198 CAD, the chair costs 7.5 times the $159 IKEA POÄNG, a chair that uses
birch veneer
ikea.com. It is Simons Maison's priciest home item; the brand's lowest-priced bedding set is
Twin: $40
honestbrandreviews.com. The chair also undercuts the contract-grade Furniture Fusion Simon, listed at
from £1,139*
furniturefusion.co.uk(~$2,000 CAD), by roughly 40%.
The IKEA POÄNG's price is
Price $ 159.00
ikea.comwhile this chair is $1,198. As one comparison notes,
the Simons chair’s solid wood structure and refined chiné upholstery occupy a significantly higher material tier
How the price compares to similar chairs — ikea_po_ngThis positions the chair as an investment piece intended to last through moves and refinishing rather than be replaced.
- Upholstery
Chiné fabric resists fading, hides stains, and has 1930s French upholstery heritage.
Why this is supported
The chiné fabric's yarn-dye process ensures the color is integral to the yarns, so
the color is integral to the yarns, so the pattern resists rubbing off or fading unevenly from regular use
Chiné fabric texture, durability, and cleaning — chin_la_cha_ne_construction. Additionally, its mottled pattern naturally hides stains:
It is a fabric woven of chiné threads, which are dyed or printed in different colours producing a mottled or indistinct pattern in a textile.
skosmos.silknow.orgThis fabric has a historical provenance in French upholstery dating to the 1930s-1940s:
It turns out it is French and dates to the 1930s and 1940s. It was used for upholstery.
trc-leiden.nlThis heritage supports the material quality and price premium over modern printed alternatives.
- Tall user fit
23-inch seat depth supports legs of tall users, but 17-inch seat height, typical for lounge chairs, may make standing harder.
Why this is supported
The Q&A from Simons Maison confirms the trade-off for tall users:
For someone over 6 feet tall, the seat depth of 23 inches provides good leg support, but the lower seat height may make it harder to rise.
Are there any weight or height recommendations for optimal comfort? The seat is 17 inches high—is this suitable for someone over 6 feet tall?It further states the 17-inch height is
on the lower side—typical for lounge chairs
Are there any weight or height recommendations for optimal comfort? The seat is 17 inches high—is this suitable for someone over 6 feet tall?, and that the chair
has a maximum weight capacity of 300 lb
Are there any weight or height recommendations for optimal comfort? The seat is 17 inches high—is this suitable for someone over 6 feet tall?, which supports larger users but does not change the standing difficulty inherent to lounge-chair proportions.
- Trial recommendation
Simons Maison advises trying the chair in store to assess comfort for tall users.
Why this is supported
The brand's Q&A recommends an in-store trial:
We recommend trying the chair in person if possible to assess comfort.
Are there any weight or height recommendations for optimal comfort? The seat is 17 inches high—is this suitable for someone over 6 feet tall?This acknowledges that comfort from the 17-inch seat height is subjective for tall users.
- Color warmth
Warm creamy-beige Off White with chiné stain resistance and Scandinavian design.
Why this is supported
The off-white upholstery has a warm creamy-beige undertone, as per a Q&A response:
Off White generally appears warmer than a pure, stark white, often having a slight creamy or beige undertone. In person, it tends to look softer and more inviting, complementing the chair's natural wood base.
How does the Off White color compare to standard white in person—is it warmer or cooler?This warmth is complemented by the chiné fabric's
mottled or indistinct pattern
skosmos.silknow.orgwhich naturally masks minor stains on the light surface, making it more practical than a solid white upholstery.
The off-white color also aligns with Scandinavian design tradition, which
has brightness of colors as a central element, probably to bring the light that is lacking outside during the winter months into the cozy interiors.
100percentnorway.comThus, the warm off-white tone offers both aesthetic and practical benefits.
- Heritage
Chiné fabric has been used in upholstery since the 1930s.
Why this is supported
Documented research shows that chiné fabric has a history of upholstery use:
It turns out it is French and dates to the 1930s and 1940s. It was used for upholstery.
trc-leiden.nlThis historical context confirms the material's authenticity and heirloom quality.
- Durability
Chiné fabric resists fading and masks stains.
Why this is supported
The chiné technique involves dyeing the warp before weaving:
hand painting the required design onto the warp threads (of any fibre) and then weaving the cloth.
trc-leiden.nl, which makes the colour integral and resistant to fading. Additionally, the woven
mottled or indistinct pattern in a textile
skosmos.silknow.orghelps conceal minor stains, making the off-white upholstery more practical.
- Visual depth
Chiné fabric's mottled pattern creates a refined visual depth.
Why this is supported
Product images reveal a subtle herringbone texture, and research describes the fabric as having a
mottled or indistinct pattern in a textile
skosmos.silknow.org, which creates a visual depth that a solid colour cannot achieve.
- Market positioning
Chiné fabric and solid wood frame place this chair above flat-pack alternatives.
Why this is supported
The chair's chiné fabric and solid wood frame set it apart from budget alternatives: IKEA's POÄNG costs
Price $ 159.00
ikea.comand uses
birch veneer
ikea.com, while this chair from Simons Maison's top-tier home line (range
Twin: $40
honestbrandreviews.comto this $1,198 example) offers a more substantial material.
- Base design
Solid wood base arches upward like tree trunks, a Nordic biophilic cue.
Why this is supported
The upward-arcing solid wood base directly mimics tree trunks, embedding the chair in the Scandinavian biophilic design tradition where furniture forms mirror the forested landscape. As noted by 100percentnorway.com:
Scandinavian furniture impresses not only with its incredibly sophisticated aesthetics , but also convey a very special attitude to life that is closely linked to the Scandinavian environment.
100percentnorway.comAdditionally, the solid wood construction ensures a heavy, durable feel—curatedbyhower.com explains:
Solid wood is heavy. If a chair, side table, or coffee table feels suspiciously light, the structure is probably hollow or veneered over MDF.
curatedbyhower.comThe archup.net quote reinforces that the honesty of wood is central to Nordic design.
The honest and tactile qualities of wood are prominently featured, bringing a sense of warmth and familiarity that is characteristic of Nordic design.
archup.net- Colorway
Off-white fabric reflects winter light to visually expand the room.
Why this is supported
The single off-white colorway is a functional design rooted in Nordic biophilic thinking: pale fabric captures and reflects scarce winter light. 100percentnorway.com notes:
Scandinavian furniture has brightness of colors as a central element, probably to bring the light that is lacking outside during the winter months into the cozy interiors.
100percentnorway.comA Q&A confirms the warmth of the off-white shade:
Off White generally appears warmer than a pure, stark white, often having a slight creamy or beige undertone. In person, it tends to look softer and more inviting, complementing the chair's natural wood base.
How does the Off White color compare to standard white in person—is it warmer or cooler?- Light amplification
Off-white amplifies light and highlights the wood base, brightening the room.
Why this is supported
Scandinavian furniture design uses bright colors to bring light into interiors during dark winters, which is why the off-white colorway is chosen:
Scandinavian furniture has brightness of colors as a central element, probably to bring the light that is lacking outside during the winter months into the cozy interiors.
100percentnorway.comThe contrast between the pale upholstery and the exposed wood base makes the wood appear more saturated and highlights its natural grain, in line with the honest materiality principle:
The honest and tactile qualities of wood are prominently featured, bringing a sense of warmth and familiarity that is characteristic of Nordic design.
archup.netA Q&A response confirms the off-white color complements the wood base:
complementing the chair's natural wood base.
How does the Off White color compare to standard white in person—is it warmer or cooler?
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Armless lounge chair shown in three-quarter right-front view with low, wide seat cushion and separate low back cushion mounted on an exposed angled wooden base.
- Seat cushion shapeLow, wide rectangular seat cushion with rounded corners and a visible horizontal topstitched seam near the edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Back cushionSeparate low rectangular back cushion with rounded corners, mounted slightly recessed from the front edge of the seat and angled back; fabric matches seat and shows same fine woven pattern.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.33 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Upholstery textureLight neutral woven fabric with a subtle small-scale chevron or herringbone texture visible across seat and back cushions.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.50 · w 0.62 · h 0.36 (high) - Wooden base geometryExposed sculpted wooden frame in a warm light wood tone with triangular side supports and curved cutouts; base sits directly on the floor and supports the seat via a perimeter frame.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.68 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - Join detailVisible seam where upholstery meets wooden frame along the seat perimeter; stitching is single-line and contrasts minimally with fabric.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.62 · w 0.52 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Indoor staged product photo showing the chair in a room with a wood-paneled wall, red cabinet prop, lamp, rug on concrete floor, and a window on the right; soft directional lighting casts shadows.
- Background wallVertical light plywood paneling with visible grain and warm tones behind the chair.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 0.72 (high) - Red cabinet propLow red metal cabinet positioned to the left of the chair with small decorative items on top.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.58 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - Visible text on prop“COOKING”
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.60 · w 0.11 · h 0.03 (high) - Rug and floorLight textured area rug with concentric curved pattern under the chair, placed on a smooth darker concrete or polished floor.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Window and lightingTall window at right edge providing soft natural directional light and window-frame shadow on the wall and floor.
1 region
x 0.84 · y 0.05 · w 0.16 · h 0.90 (high)
Colors
light beige· upholstery (seat and back)#C6C1BClight warm wood· wooden base#AA8D73- Seat cushion shapeLow, wide rectangular seat cushion with rounded corners and a visible horizontal topstitched seam near the edge.
- 02
Product
Side/rear three-quarter view of a lounge chair showing a padded rectangular backrest and low wide seat cushion upholstered in a light herringbone fabric, supported by an exposed natural wood triangular sled frame with two angled rear supports.
- Backrest shapeRectangular padded backrest with rounded corners and visible seam piping running along the outer edge; back surface covered in the same woven light herringbone fabric as the seat.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Seat cushionLow, wide padded seat cushion with rounded edges and a continuous seam/piping around the perimeter; top surface shows subtle tuftless channeling and the same herringbone weave.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.42 · w 0.62 · h 0.26 (high) - Upholstery patternTight small-scale herringbone weave visible on both backrest and seat in a light neutral tone; weave orientation alternates subtly on curved faces.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.18 · w 0.54 · h 0.50 (high) - Wood frame geometryExposed natural wood frame formed as triangular sled bases connected by low horizontal stretcher; two tall, slightly tapered angled rear supports rise from the base and insert into the backrest lower corners.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.56 · w 0.55 · h 0.40 (high) - Wood finish and textureLight natural wood with visible grain and a matte or lightly oiled finish showing slight color variation and tool marks near the base corners.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.56 · w 0.55 · h 0.36 (high) - Connection detailRear supports are open-arched at their base where they meet the sled, creating a negative triangular cutout between support and stretcher.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Indoor staged scene with warm wood panel wall, concrete or polished floor, window with vertical black mullions to the right, and a red cabinet with a white lamp to the left; strong directional sunlight from the right casts shadows.
- Staging backgroundVertical light plywood panel wall with visible grain occupying the upper left and center background.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.72 · h 0.52 (high) - Window and light sourceTall window with black vertical mullions on the right edge; bright sunlight enters from the right producing defined shadows of the chair on the floor and seat surface.
2 regions
x 0.76 · y 0.07 · w 0.24 · h 0.86 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.54 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Prop - red cabinet and lampSmall red square cabinet with a white minimalist table lamp sits behind the chair on the left side of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high) - Floor surfaceSmooth dark grey polished concrete or similar floor reflecting some light and faint reflections of the chair legs.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 1.00 · h 0.28 (high)
Colors
light beige herringbone· upholstery#DAD5D2light natural oak· wood frame#BBB1A5bright red· red cabinet propPackaging#D30113- Backrest shapeRectangular padded backrest with rounded corners and visible seam piping running along the outer edge; back surface covered in the same woven light herringbone fabric as the seat.
- 03
Product
Close-up of the chair showing a lightly textured light-beige herringbone fabric on the seat and backrest, a rounded front seat cushion with visible piped seam, and a visible angled wooden leg/frame with a light oak finish.
- Seat cushion shapeRounded front edge seat cushion with a smooth curved profile and a visible horizontal piped seam near the front edge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.55 · w 0.90 · h 0.36 (high) - Backrest panelUpholstered rectangular backrest panel with softened corners and a narrow vertical seam near the left edge where the panel meets the frame.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.48 (high) - Fabric texture and patternTightly woven light-beige fabric showing a small-scale herringbone or chevron weave with darker flecked yarns creating a subtle two-tone speckled effect.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.06 · w 0.90 · h 0.85 (high) - Visible frame legAngled wooden leg/frame member visible between seat and backrest; smooth, slightly curved prismatic profile with a light warm oak stain and matte finish.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.22 · h 0.52 (high) - Stitching detailSingle-line topstitched seam following the seat front contour and along the backrest outer edge, visible as narrow sewn piping.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.62 · w 0.88 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Interior staging with a red cabinet and plaster-textured wall in the left background, neutral floor, even studio lighting and soft shadows; image is a tight product detail crop.
- Background propPartial view of a tall rectangular red cabinet or bedside table visible along the left edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.41 (high) - Wall textureWarm beige plaster or painted wall with irregular tonal patches visible behind the chair.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.45 (medium) - Shot compositionTight close-up crop focusing on seat and lower backrest; parts of the chair extend beyond frame edges and the lower floor is visible.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused studio lighting from the right producing gentle shadows under the seat and along the leg.
Colors
light beige herringbone· upholstery fabric#DBD3CClight oak· wood frame and leg#BBA48D- Seat cushion shapeRounded front edge seat cushion with a smooth curved profile and a visible horizontal piped seam near the front edge.