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Sherpa Chairs

A sherpa chair is an accent chair upholstered in sherpa, a soft, curly pile fabric made to look like fleece, sometimes called a teddy chair. This page carries sherpa rocking chairs, gliders and barrel chairs from 24.4 to 49.2 inches wide, most with solid wood frames, in white, green, beige, brown, gray and more.

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Save $60Blue Sherpa Wingback Rocking Chair, Nursery
Sold outSave $95White Sherpa Glider Chair, Nursery
White Sherpa Glider Chair, Nursery Sale price$370 Regular price$465
Save $60Dark Green Sherpa Wingback Rocking Chair, Nursery
Save $95White Sherpa Rocking Chair, Nursery
Save $65Green Sherpa Rocking Chair, Nursery
Save $65Ivory Sherpa Glider Chair
Sold outSave $60Khaki Sherpa Rocking Chair, Nursery
Khaki Sherpa Rocking Chair, Nursery Sale price$235 Regular price$295
Save $85Green Sherpa Rocking Chair
Sold outSave $80Cream Sherpa Rocking Chair
Cream Sherpa Rocking Chair Sale price$315 Regular price$395
Save $195Light Brown Boucle Barrel Chair
Sold outSave $205Green Boucle Barrel Chair
Green Boucle Barrel Chair Sale price$795 Regular price$1,000
Green Brown As Shown
Save $120Black Sherpa Accent Chair
Black Sherpa Accent Chair Sale price$480 Regular price$600
Sold outSave $125Off-White Boucle Barrel Chair
Off-White Boucle Barrel Chair Sale price$495 Regular price$620
White Boucle
Save $55Camel Sherpa Accent Chair
Camel Sherpa Accent Chair Sale price$220 Regular price$275

Sherpa chair texture and warmth

A sherpa chair feels warm and plush because its dense, curly pile traps air like a fleece blanket. The texture hides light wear, and it softens the look of a room with hard floors or sleek furniture.

Sherpa suits a bedroom corner, a nursery or a reading nook where you want a cozy seat. Some models here use boucle, a looped fabric with a similar nubby feel.

Sherpa rocking chair and glider options

A sherpa rocking chair adds a gentle motion to that soft seat, which makes it a common pick for feeding and soothing a baby. Most chairs here rock, and some are gliders that move along a fixed path while the base stays in place.

Some models are nursery styles, including tall wingbacks, and select models come with an ottoman for resting your feet.

Sherpa accent chair sizes and room fit

A sherpa accent chair should leave space to walk around it and, for rockers and gliders, room to move. Widths here run 24.4 to 49.2 inches, depths 24.8 to 35.4 inches and heights 25.6 to 40.9 inches, from low accent chairs to tall rockers and gliders.

Leave a few inches behind any rocking chair so it never meets the wall.

Sherpa barrel chair frames and construction

A sherpa barrel chair has a rounded back that wraps around the sitter, and some models here have that curved shape. A barrel chair is usually compact, so it fits a bedroom corner or the space beside a sofa without blocking a walkway.

Most frames here are solid wood, some add a metal frame, and some use plywood panels.

White sherpa chair care

A white sherpa chair stays bright with regular vacuuming using a soft brush attachment, followed by a gentle brushing to fluff the pile. Blot spills right away with a clean white cloth instead of rubbing, which can mat the curls.

Keep heat away from sherpa, since high heat can flatten or melt synthetic pile, and follow the care label on your model for stains.

Specifications

Width range
24.4 to 49.2 in
Depth range
24.8 to 35.4 in
Height range
25.6 to 40.9 in
Materials available
solid wood, boucle, sherpa, metal
Colors available
white, beige, green, brown, gray, black, cream, pink, blue
Features available
curved, ottoman included, rocking, glider, nursery
Free shipping
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Frequently asked questions

How do you clean a sherpa chair?
Clean a sherpa chair by vacuuming it with a soft brush attachment, then brushing the pile gently to lift it. For spills, blot with a clean cloth dampened in cool water and a little mild detergent, working from the outside in, and never scrub. Let the area air dry, then brush it again to restore the texture. Check the care label first.
How do you clean a faux sherpa chair?
Most sherpa on chairs is a synthetic pile, usually polyester, so clean a faux sherpa chair gently and without heat. Vacuum with a soft brush, spot clean with cool water and mild detergent on a cloth, and blot rather than rub. Air dry the spot, then brush the pile to fluff it. Avoid hair dryers, irons and harsh solvents.
How do you wash a sherpa chair cover?
Wash a removable sherpa chair cover on a cold, gentle cycle with mild detergent, inside out if possible, and skip fabric softener, which can leave the pile flat. Air dry it or tumble dry on the lowest heat setting, then brush the pile to fluff it. Only wash covers the care label says are removable and washable.
Is a sherpa rocking chair good for a nursery?
A sherpa rocking chair is a popular nursery choice because the pile feels warm and soft and the rocking motion helps settle a baby. Look for a supportive back, arms at a comfortable height for holding a baby, and enough room around the chair to rock freely. Some sherpa rocking chairs here are nursery styles, including tall wingbacks.
Is a white sherpa chair hard to keep clean?
A white sherpa chair is not hard to keep clean with a simple routine, though it shows dark stains sooner than a darker color. Vacuum it weekly with a soft brush, blot spills right away with a white cloth, and brush the pile to keep it fluffy. Place it away from muddy entryways and pet beds to limit stains.
What is a sherpa barrel chair?
A sherpa barrel chair is an accent chair with a rounded, tub-shaped back that curves around the sitter, upholstered in soft sherpa pile. The shape feels enclosed and cozy, and its compact footprint fits a bedroom corner or a reading nook. Some models here have that curved barrel shape, and some use boucle.