Armchairs For Heavy People – Big Men Rated

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These big Men approved armchairs for heavy people are exactly what my oversized family lounge room has been waiting for. The one room where we are meant to kick back and enjoy some lazy TV or simply chill out with a book has been tainted with inferior and in supportive armchairs for far too long.

Fortunately for us large people we now have more heavy-duty armchair options available thanks to the ability to buy armchairs online.

Below you will be able to find various styles of heavy-duty armchairs that all have high weight capacities. However, if you’re looking for reclining chairs you will have to visit our high weight capacity recliner chairs section.

For more options than the ones listed below, I have included 7 more chairs on the heavy-duty living room chairs page. Here you can find chairs with up to 500 LB weight capacity.

Compare Armchairs By Weight Capacity & Seat Size

 

400 – 500 Lbs Capacity Armchairs

Lexmod/Modway 440 Pound Capacity

The brand LexMod are ever-increasing their presence in the big and heavy market, in particular the highly popular office chairs for large people. This beautifully upholstered armchair is another shining example of the high-quality products LexMod produces.

Note: This chair Is now by Modway. This chair is one large armchair with a high weight limit of 440 lbs. The seat is so wide 2 ‘normal’ sized people may even fit on it. So for us heavy people, we shouldn’t have to worry too much about with sufficient space.

The armchair is very well padded (which looks fantastic as well). This is a personal preference for the cushioning to be not too squishy or soft, as it just makes it that much harder to pull yourself out of any chair. So this armchair is perfectly cushioned for my liking, not too hard, not too soft.

This mid-century appealing armchair comes in a variety of colors. As for assembly, it’s as simple as screwing the 4 legs into the well constructed and reinforced base. Do note some people have had trouble lining up the legs (legs screwing in on an angle), I’ve seen this happen on so many types of furniture.

It’s not a hard fix, so don’t ship anything back yourself as it’s not worth it. Just bog up the existing screw hole and make a new centered hole and you should be good to go.

 

 

 330 LB Oversized Retro Mid-Century Armchair

This mid century armchair goes back in time to recreate the classic 60’s silhouette appeal with a modern twist. 

With an extra-wide 23.62″ seat (between the arms) and a weight capacity of 330 pounds, most overweight and some obese people will find this chair a great addition to their living room.

This Retro armchair is available in a selection of colors which are very appealing in contrast to the unique LZ wooden frame.

Unique But Sturdy Solid Wood Frame

What first took my attention with this chair was the unique frame. I had never seen anything like it before. Like the other chairs on this list, each part of the timber is one solid piece. So you get a good sturdy foundation you can feel safe to sit on.

The unique frame which represents the letters ‘L’ and ‘Z’ into the construction give it a real retro mid-century vibe. Even if you aren’t into decorating your living room in a particular way, the contrasting design of either the suede or fabric with the LZ frame will work quite well.

I also like how thick the cushions are (about 5 inches thick), but it is the high density of them that is relevant to us larger folks. A low-density cushion would just flop out the sides and sag. Leaving you with the feeling of sitting on hard timber.

But with this higher level of density, heavier weights can be supported much better. The density of the foam padding and the wide seat alone is enough to make this a contender as the best armchair, but when you add in that unique LZ frame I think this chair just nails it.

The only disappointing aspect is the weight capacity is not as high as some other chairs on this list. However, I have the feeling that the way they designed the frame could have compromised its 500-pound potential capacity.

 

Heavy Duty Club Chairs

By Lexmod Prospect Button Armchair

What a great heavy duty club chair for big people. This chair has a modern and professional appeal, which makes it ideal for home use and also for waiting rooms and such. Available in black or white and also as a 2 seater love chair.

While this armchair looks amazing and stylish, it’s not the most heavy-duty rated. As the price reflects, it doesn’t have such a large weight capacity as the above LexMod chair.

I would suggest between 285-300 pounds maximum. But for the price of this chair, I find it also makes a great footrest.

 

Universal Armchair 250 Lbs

The Boss – Captains Chair

The Captain’s Chair by Boss has delivered a very versatile armchair here. It’s fancy and elegant enough to adapt to many environments. This armed chair can suit many types of bars, game rooms, guest rooms and even the office as caster wheels are optional. Available in two-toned black or red, which adds a nice level of depth and character.

While this chair is only rated to hold 250 pounds, it’s still one extra-large armchair. The seat space is wide enough to suit just about any backside, making this a good optional armchair for overweight people. Besides the luxury eye appeal factor, what’s probably most attractive about this chair to me is how affordable it is.

A similar chair of this caliber you could easily expect to pay double if not triple. Depending on which shops offer this chair tho. Overall I find this chair is really comfortable for such a big chair at a very modest price. The Boss Captains Chairs is sure to be a winner in an open area at my place.

 

Alternative Heavy Duty Armchairs

Whether you’re obese or simply plus-sized, having more options when it comes to furniture is something we all strive for. If the above armchairs don’t take your fancy, perhaps you could consider these heavy duty living room chairs.

With extra-wide seats and weight capacities from 330 lb to 500 lb, these chairs are sure to suit your needs.

Alternatively, you can check out the best power lift chairs for plus size people, these lift chairs are some of the widest on the market. A power lift chair is helpful for heavy people as the lift function allows us to get in and off the chair much easier.

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