chair Emoji
๐ช ยท U+1FA91 ยท Emoji 12.0
What does the chair emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Comfort and rest are conveyed by the ๐ช emoji, which literally represents a chair, a piece of furniture designed for sitting. It can be used figuratively to express the idea of taking a seat or a break, and in slang, it may refer to a position of authority or leadership, as in "taking the chair" of a committee. The ๐ช emoji can also symbolize a sense of relaxation or leisure, and it may be used to represent a seat or a place to sit in a more literal sense. In addition, it can be used to indicate a reserved spot or a saved seat.
How the chair emoji is used
In digital communication, the ๐ช emoji is often used in texting and social media captions to add a touch of humor or whimsy to a message, and it may be used to invite someone to take a seat or to offer a place to rest. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the ๐ช emoji may be used in comments to express enthusiasm or excitement, and it may be paired with other emojis to convey a sense of relaxation or leisure. The tone of the ๐ช emoji can vary depending on the context in which it is used, and it may be more commonly used by younger generations or in informal online communities. The ๐ช emoji may also be used in online forums or discussions to represent a moderator or leader.
chair emoji examples
- just saved you a seat ๐ช at the movie theater
- need to take a break and sit down in my favorite ๐ช for a bit
How to copy the chair emoji
To use the chair emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1FA91), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
chair emoji on different platforms
How the chair emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



chair Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ช |
| Name | chair |
| Category | Objects |
| Codepoints | U+1FA91 |
| Shortcode | :chair: |
| Emoji version | 12.0 |
| Unicode version | 12.0 |
chair Emoji FAQ
Comfort and rest are conveyed by the ๐ช emoji, which literally represents a chair, a piece of furniture designed for sitting. It can be used figuratively to express the idea of taking a seat or a break, and in slang, it may refer to a position of authority or leadership, as in "taking the chair" of a committee.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ช wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1FA91, introduced in Emoji version 12.0 (Unicode 12.0). Its shortcode is :chair:.
People also search for the chair emoji as seat, sit.