🪑Chair emoji
Objects · Emoji 12.0

🪑Chair Emoji

Generally, the 🪑 emoji just means a chair. People use it to point out a chair, or to talk about sitting down.

The 🪑 emoji represents a chair.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1FA91
Released
2019
Shortcode
:chair:
Skin tones
No
🪑
Your device
01 — Meaning

What does the 🪑 Chair emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the 🪑 emoji just means a chair. People use it to point out a chair, or to talk about sitting down. It’s a pretty straightforward way to represent the object itself. 🪑 sits in object emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way.
Where it comes from
The 🪑 emoji represents a chair. People use it when they’re talking about sitting, relaxing, or needing a seat. It can be used literally – like when you’re saying you’re comfy – or more figuratively, to express a desire for comfort or a need for a place to rest. You might see it in conversations about furniture, dining, or just wanting to unwind.
Also known as

One character, many names — these are the wordings people actually type, all 2 of them.

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02 — Platforms

Chair emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

Same code on both ends, different drawing on each screen — here is the chair as 9 vendors ship it.

Chair emoji on Apple
Apple
iPhone, iPad, macOS
Chair emoji on Google
Google
Android, Gmail, Chrome
Chair emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / X
X, Discord, Twemoji apps
Chair emoji on Facebook
Facebook
Facebook, Messenger
Chair emoji on OpenMoji
OpenMoji
Open-source, design systems
Chair emoji on Samsung
Samsung
Galaxy, One UI
Chair emoji on Microsoft
Microsoft
Windows, Teams, Fluent
Chair emoji on WhatsApp
WhatsApp
WhatsApp on Android
Chair emoji on JoyPixels
JoyPixels
Slack, Discord themes

See the whole set the way each system draws it — iPhone emojis, Android emojis, WhatsApp emojis and Discord emojis.

03 — Copy & codes

Chair emoji copy and paste

Tap any value to copy it. The emoji itself works everywhere, the escapes are for your code, and the shortcode Slack and Discord expect is :chair:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Pick the notation your language wants. They all resolve to the chair, code point U+1FA91.

04 — How to type

How to type the 🪑 Chair emoji

Every system hides the emoji key somewhere else. Here is where, plus the raw codes for U+1FA91 when there is no key at all.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “chair”. No emoji key? Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
Android
On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.
Windows & Mac
Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type “chair”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :chair: and it converts to 🪑 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🪑, in CSS \1FA91, in JavaScript \u{1FA91}.
No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.
05 — Download

Chair emoji PNG and SVG

Transparent PNG and SVG for thumbnails, decks and design files — one file per vendor, which makes 9. Artwork belongs to whoever drew it, so check the licence before commercial use.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Chair emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Chair emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Chair emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Chair emoji, Facebook style Facebook PNG · 64px Download Chair emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector Download Chair emoji, Samsung style Samsung PNG · 64px Download Chair emoji, Microsoft style Microsoft PNG · 64px Download Chair emoji, WhatsApp style WhatsApp PNG · 64px Download Chair emoji, JoyPixels style JoyPixels PNG · 64px
06 — Combinations

Chair emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around chair for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Cool chair combos
Flex chair combos
Aesthetic chair combos
Cute chair combos
Dark chair combos
Party chair combos
Love chair combos
Mood chair combos
Unhinged chair combos
Soft chair combos
Late night chair combos
Summer chair combos
Gaming chair combos
Y2K chair combos

Want two emojis fused into one sticker instead of set side by side? Emoji Kitchen does that with 🪑, and there are more ready-made pairs in emoji combinations and aesthetic emoji combos.

07 — In conversation

What 🪑 means from a girl or a guy

Same emoji, different intent depending on who sent it and what came before.

From a girl
When a girl sends you the 🪑 emoji, she might be signaling she wants you to sit down, literally or figuratively. Sometimes it’s just a cute way to express comfort or a desire for closeness. It doesn’t always have a deep meaning, so consider the context of the conversation.
From a guy
If a guy sends you the 🪑 emoji, it's usually a simple reference to a chair. He could be pointing out a chair in a photo, or he might be playfully suggesting you sit down. It’s often not meant to be anything complicated.
How to reply
If someone sends you the 🪑 emoji, you could reply with: “Sounds comfy 🪑😌”, “Need a seat? 🪑”, “Let’s chill 🪑”, or “I could use a 🪑 right now 😴”.
Used in a sentence
08 — Apps

What 🪑 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

Chat apps do not change U+1FA91, they change what it looks like and what people take it to mean.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the 🪑 emoji just means a chair. People use it to point out a chair, or to talk about sitting down. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws 🪑 with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only 🪑 in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :chair:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 🪑 looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop — press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste 🪑 from the copy button above.
09 — Related

Emojis similar to the Chair emoji

Same family (household) — often confused with chair or used alongside it.

Objects →
🫧Bubbles 🧯Fire Extinguisher 🪤Mouse Trap 🧹Broom 🪠Plunger 🧺Basket 🧻Roll Of Paper 🚽Toilet 🚿Shower 🛁Bathtub 🧼Soap 🪥Toothbrush

Collections 🪑 belongs to — every one of them is a different way people go looking for it:

object emojis
10 — Difference

🪑 vs 🦽 — what is the difference?

Two emojis that get mixed up constantly. They are different characters with different names.

🪑 Chair

Unicode name: Chair

Code: U+1FA91 · added 2019

Shortcode: :chair:

Generally, the 🪑 emoji just means a chair.

🦽 Manual Wheelchair

Unicode name: Manual Wheelchair

Code: U+1F9BD · added 2019

Shortcode: :manual_wheelchair:

Generally, the 🦽 emoji means someone is using a manual wheelchair or needs assistance with mobility.

Open 🦽 Manual Wheelchair →

11 — History

Where the 🪑 Chair emoji came from

Approved as part of Emoji 12.0, the chair has been on phones for years now — counting from its release, 7.

AppleiOS
Chair emoji, Apple, iOS 16.4
iOS 16.4
Chair emoji, Apple, iOS 17.4
iOS 17.4
Chair emoji, Apple, iOS 18.4
iOS 18.4
Chair emoji, Apple, iOS 26
iOS 26
Twitter / XTwemoji
Chair emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 14
Twemoji 14
Chair emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 15
Twemoji 15
Chair emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16
Twemoji 16
Chair emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17
Twemoji 17

Same character every time — U+1FA91 never changed. Only the drawing did, and only because each vendor redraws its own set. Someone on an older phone still sees the older picture.

2019
Added to the standard

Chair was approved as U+1FA91 and shipped in Emoji 12.0 (2019). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today
Drawn 9 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so 🪑 is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp, JoyPixels. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

12 — FAQ

Chair emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🪑 Chair emoji mean?
Generally, the 🪑 emoji just means a chair. People use it to point out a chair, or to talk about sitting down. It’s a pretty straightforward way to represent the object itself.
What does 🪑 mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you the 🪑 emoji, she might be signaling she wants you to sit down, literally or figuratively. Sometimes it’s just a cute way to express comfort or a desire for closeness. It doesn’t always have a deep meaning, so consider the context of the conversation.
What does 🪑 mean from a guy?
If a guy sends you the 🪑 emoji, it's usually a simple reference to a chair. He could be pointing out a chair in a photo, or he might be playfully suggesting you sit down. It’s often not meant to be anything complicated.
How do you reply to the 🪑 emoji?
If someone sends you the 🪑 emoji, you could reply with: “Sounds comfy 🪑😌”, “Need a seat? 🪑”, “Let’s chill 🪑”, or “I could use a 🪑 right now 😴”.
What else is the 🪑 emoji called?
Chair is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “seat emoji”, “sit emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1FA91.
What is the Unicode code for 🪑?
The Chair emoji is U+1FA91, added in Emoji 12.0 (2019). In HTML you can write it as 🪑, and in CSS as \1FA91.
How do I copy and paste the 🪑 emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 🪑 goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :chair: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🪑 look the same on every phone?
No. Chair is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter/X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+1FA91. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.