Japanese Meditation Floor Chair

This Japanese meditation floor chair is a legless seat with a backrest, made from plywood with a foam cushion and a cotton linen fabric to sit on. It’s for people who want to meditate, read or rest on the floor but find it hard to stay there long without something to lean on.

The backrest is stable and will take an adult leaning their weight against it, so you can sit upright or lean back and recline. Hard floors put a lot of people off floor sitting: half an hour on bare timber gets uncomfortable. The padded seat puts foam between you and the floorboards. Choose dark brown or blond.

Specifications

How to use it

Set the chair on a rug or yoga mat so it doesn’t slide on a smooth floor. Sit well back so your lower back is against the backrest, then cross your legs or stretch them out in front of you. If your knees float up when you sit cross-legged, a small cushion under each one helps you relax into the position. The knee cushions in our meditation set are made for that.

Any discomfort from sitting pulls your attention away during meditation, so take a minute to get comfortable before you start. At 2.5kg the chair is light enough to move from the lounge to the bedroom or out onto a deck.

Who it suits

It suits anyone who likes sitting low but wants something to lean on, for meditation or for reading at a low table. If you’d prefer a chair that folds, see the folding meditation chair. Cushions, benches and stools are all in our meditation cushions and benches.

Care

Wipe the plywood frame with a damp cloth. Spot-clean the fabric with a little mild soapy water and let it dry fully before sitting on it again. Keep the chair somewhere dry.

Shipping and returns

We send orders from our Wellington warehouse within 1 to 2 business days. The delivery cost and free shipping details for this item are shown next to the Add to cart button. To send something back, see our returns policy.