Short answer: Cozey's Hubbel lounge chair is the compact pick: 27.0 inches (68.5 cm) wide, with a low, shallow seat. Cozey's Cassini lounge chair is the roomier pick: 37.0 inches (94 cm) wide, with a deeper seat and an optional swivel. Choose Hubbel for tight corners and Cassini for lounging.
Both chairs share the same two fabrics and have removable covers, and the Cassini lounge chair adds five more Aquaforte Velvet colours, so the choice comes down to floor space, seat feel and swivel. This page sets them side by side.
On This Page
- How do Hubbel and the Cassini lounge chair compare at a glance?
- Which is better for a small room?
- Which seat is better for lounging?
- Does either chair swivel?
- Which fabrics, colours and care can I choose?
- Which goes better with my sofa?
- Which is easier to assemble and get through a door?
- Which should you choose?
- Our recommendation
- Explore our lounge chairs
How do Hubbel and the Cassini lounge chair compare at a glance?
At Cozey, we built these two chairs for different corners. Cassini is 10.0 inches (25.5 cm) wider than Hubbel and has a seat 3.5 inches (9.5 cm) deeper, while Hubbel is 1.0 inch (3.5 cm) deeper overall, because its backrest and legs add depth behind the seat.
How do Hubbel and the Cassini lounge chair compare at a glance?
| Hubbel | Cassini lounge chair | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall width x depth x height | 27.0 x 32.5 x 27.8 inches (68.5 x 83 x 70.5 cm) | 37.0 x 31.5 x 28.9 inches (94 x 79.5 x 73.5 cm) |
| Seat height | 15.7 inches (40 cm) | 16.5 inches (41.9 cm) |
| Seat depth | 19.0 inches (48 cm) | 22.5 inches (57.5 cm) |
| Base | Two planar solid ash legs, Oak or Walnut finish | Swivel base or stationary base on legs |
| Fabrics and colours | Performance Chenille, Aquaforte Velvet; 7 colours | The same two fabrics and 12 colours |
| Covers | Removable, machine washable | Removable, machine washable |
| Assembly | Mostly tool-free; handscrews and an Allen key | Mostly tool-free; Allen key in the hardware box, plus swivel hardware if chosen |
| Suits | Small rooms, perching, tight corners | Lounging, curling up, open-plan rooms |
For each chair in full, read our Hubbel guide and Cassini lounge chair guide.
Which is better for a small room?
Hubbel is the better fit for a small room. It is 27.0 inches (68.5 cm) wide and 27.8 inches (70.5 cm) high, and the lower back keeps sight lines open. The Cassini lounge chair needs about 10 inches (25.5 cm) more width, plus open floor if you choose the swivel.
As general advice, mark each footprint with painter's tape and leave 30 to 36 inches (76 to 91 cm) for walking. Our guide to choosing an accent chair for a small living room compares all five of our chairs.
Which seat is better for lounging?
The Cassini lounge chair has the better seat for lounging, because it is the deepest of our five chairs at 22.5 inches (57.5 cm). That leaves room to sit back or curl up. Hubbel's seat is the shallowest of the five, at 19.0 inches (48 cm), which suits sitting upright or perching with your feet on the floor.
Hubbel also has the lowest seat of the five, at 15.7 inches (40 cm), against 16.5 inches (41.9 cm) for Cassini. If a low seat is hard to get out of, look at Naos at 17 inches (43.5 cm) or Mira at 19 inches (48.5 cm).
Does either chair swivel?
Only the Cassini lounge chair can swivel. You choose a swivel base or a stationary base on the product page. The swivel is a powder-coated steel mechanism that ships in its own box and fastens under the seat base.
Hubbel does not list a swivel. Choose the swivel if the chair turns between the television and the window, and leave open floor so the arms and back clear walls and tables.
Which fabrics, colours and care can I choose?
Both chairs come in Performance Chenille and Aquaforte Velvet and share seven colours, and the Cassini lounge chair adds Toffee, Dusty Rose, Rust, Cabernet and Pastis in Aquaforte Velvet, so fabric rarely decides this comparison. Abrasion resistance is measured in Martindale double rubs, and a higher number means a more abrasion-resistant surface.
Which fabrics, colours and care can I choose?
| Fabric | Colours | Martindale | Pet suitability (our own assessment) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Chenille | Sage, Frost, Bordeaux, Espresso | 48,000 | Good |
| Aquaforte Velvet | Chocolate, Aqua, Crumble (both chairs); Toffee, Dusty Rose, Rust, Cabernet, Pastis (Cassini lounge chair only) | More than 200,000 | Excellent |
On both chairs the covers are removable and machine washable: wash cold on a gentle cycle and air dry, and avoid bleach and high heat. Hubbel adds a leg finish choice, Oak or Walnut. Colours can change, so check the product page and order free swatches. Our performance fabric guide explains the numbers.
Which goes better with my sofa?
The Cassini lounge chair goes best with a Cassini sofa, because the two share curved arms, fabrics and colour names. Our Cassini sofa guide has the sofa's figures.
Hubbel suits a sofa you want to contrast with. Its wood legs pair with the Oak or Walnut of a coffee table. Ciello, Gaia and Atmosphere also come in Performance Chenille and Aquaforte Velvet, so you can match fabric. Preview the sofa in Cozey Studio first. Our guide to pairing a sofa, accent chair and coffee table shows how.
Which is easier to assemble and get through a door?
Both ship in boxes and are mostly tool-free, because the hardware includes an Allen key. Hubbel is the simpler build: you attach the legs to the seat base with handscrews, connect the backrest with V-shaped connectors and fit the covers. It ships in one chair box of 30.3 x 27.6 x 20.5 inches (77 x 70 x 50 cm) and 45.9 lbs (20.8 kg), plus a cover kit box.
The Cassini lounge chair arrives in more boxes, the largest holding the arms and backrest at 33.9 x 19.5 x 27.8 inches (86 x 49.5 x 70.5 cm) and 48.5 lbs (22 kg). You join the arms and backrest, add the cover, then attach the back to the seat. We do not publish an assembly time for either chair. See our guide to measuring stairs and doorways.
Which should you choose?
Choose Hubbel if:
- Your corner is narrow, or you want the smaller footprint.
- You like an upright, low seat or want Oak or Walnut legs.
Choose the Cassini lounge chair if:
- You have 37.0 inches (94 cm) of width and want a deep seat.
- You want to curl up, swivel, or match a Cassini sofa.
Our recommendation
At Cozey, we suggest choosing by floor space first and seat feel second. Choose Hubbel for a small living room, a reading nook or a bedroom corner, and the Cassini lounge chair when you have the width and want our deepest seat, with a swivel if the room needs it. Both are easy to wash and share seven colours, with five more on the Cassini lounge chair.
Explore our lounge chairs
- Hubbel lounge chair
- Cassini lounge chair
- Lounge chairs
- Cassini sofa
- Cozey Studio
- Hubbel guide
- Cassini lounge chair guide
- How to choose an accent chair
More Cozey comparisons: Mira vs Hubbel, Mira vs Cassini Lounge, Naos vs Hubbel, Naos vs Cassini Lounge Chair, Hubbel vs Vela Lounge, Vela Lounge vs Cassini Lounge.
Product specifications can change. Check the current dimensions on the product page before ordering.