The right support system turns the most uncomfortable seats into chairs you’ll never want to leave—that’s right, we’re talking about the best seat cushions. While the streamlined look of a Danish-designed beauty or the classic Shaker silhouette has its own appeal, they can be hard to tolerate in terms of comfort (literally). And if your dinner guests are counting down the minutes until digestion time starts in the living room, these seat cushions will definitely become your best choice this season. Although you may lose some of the formality that comes with a naked seat, the cushions we found are actually quite beautiful — whether you’re looking to emulate an English countryside cottage or create the perfect mid-century-modern bachelor pad. Although we imagine most of these selections for you food arrangementSome are even ergonomic enough to bring you backside relief. home office setup Also your outdoor patio. We dare any hard seat to face one of these pillowy picks—your tush will be grateful for the support.
Our Top Pick
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Article Vanda Seat Cushion
Article’s Vanda Seat Cushion is surprisingly adaptable. Its circular shape makes it suitable for various chairs like the brand Advertisement-Parikshit swelty office chairOr Shaker-style silhouettes with hardwood seats. You can also use some of these to specify location settings on a dining benchPlus, we’re big fans of how the round cushions add some visual interest to the square seats.
an english cottage dream
Sweet Home Collection Chair Cushion (Set of 2)
Here’s a cushion set that looks like we picked it up right here Sienna Miller’s English CottageThe actress clearly knows the power of a good stripe. We spotted several cushions in her home that were covered with contrasting designs to liven up a more neutral seating arrangement. These from Amazon come in packs of 2 to 12 to cover each dining chair around the table, and they’re also available in 38 other striped and solid color shades, if you’re looking for something more or less understated.
For rustic charm
August Grove Outdoor Chair Pad
For some rustic appeal, this burlap cushion has three inches of memory foam padding to aid with prolonged sitting—it’s perfect if your dining room also doubles as your home office. Ribbon-like ties add a charming touch, making it appear as if your dining chairs are gift-wrapped.
custom leather appeal
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Lucky Horse Gift Company Custom Size Bench Seat Pad
Consider Etsy your secret weapon for custom seat cushions at affordable prices. There are an unlimited amount of storefronts on the market that offer specialized options to fit any exact seat measurement. office chairs To dining chairs And benchThese quilted leather cushions bring a sophisticated look, and have anti-skid backing so they stay firmly in place.
A pair for your favorite chair
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Crate & Barrel Basque Chair-Bar Stool Cushion
Brands like Crate & Barrel, West Elm, and Pottery Barn take the guesswork out of sourcing the right cushions for their dining chairs by offering them as accessories available for purchase. We love that a cushion makes the basque chair feel less formal — plus, it will be comfortable enough for the kids to do their homework or for you to host dinner parties where the conversation lasts late into the night.
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Graf Lantz Zabuton Seat Cushion
We’re vying for these Graf Lantz seat pads, which can make even the stiffest barstools and dining chairs instantly bearable. If your ergonomic office chair lacks seat padding, this thin cushion will bring the comfort level up a few notches. And they’re much more beautiful than traditional office chair cushions.
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West Elm Wingate Dining Cushion
There are eight different upholstery options and even more color options available for West Elm’s Wingate Seat Cushion, making it a difficult decision. Leather would be our choice for an ultra-modern aesthetic, although linen has a relaxed look, which is great if you’re trying to achieve a lived-in vibe.
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Pottery Barn Shay Dining Chair Cushion
This cushion is designed for Pottery Barn’s Shay dining chair, but we think it could easily work on other chairs in your collection as well. Although if you’re using it to dress up your arsenal of shay chairs, the Velcro back attachments make the design anti-slip but give a more streamlined look than traditional ties.
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Joss & Main Rolla Sunbrella Seat Cushion (Set of 2)
When it comes to decorating your chair with affordable cushions, Wayfair is another retailer we turn to for endless options, as long as you’re not too selective about the fit. These Joss & Main designs have outdoor-friendly appeal because they’re upholstered in Sunbrella textile, but that also means you won’t have to worry about spills and stains around your indoor dining situation. Some playful orange piping takes the black and white stripes out of boring territory, but they’ll still pair well with most color palettes.
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Vermont Country Store Never-Flatten Cushion
If you have a more eclectic dining situation (i.e. no two chairs are alike), matching seat cushions are one way to streamline the look of your setup. Consider these tufted seat pads we found from an unexpected source your latest design secret. The slate blue corduroy upholstery brings some retro vibes, but still looks serious enough if your dining room is a formal space.
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These foldable Japanese designed cushions will become the best hack for your seating, as they can work for your space in so many ways. Use them folded to add some padding to uncomfortable dining and office chairs, but keep them at ground level to provide makeshift floor seating when there’s limited couch space on movie nights.
