[7] Biographer Craig Mathieson described the imagery of the chair as symbolising "the hard, even impenetrable male edge, that [the song's character] had with his girlfriend.

"[7] Mathieson praised the song's lyrics for revealing a character that "admit[s] they're flawed, but still swear[s] their strength, support [and] love.

"[7] He praised the band's musical performance for "increas[ing] the momentum with every verse, adding vigour and desperation to Tim's emotion.

"[8] Junkee's David James Young said, "It's a song of co-dependency, trust and endearing love through one another's flaws.

Australian band Kisschasy did a cover version of "Berlin Chair" for their 2007 single release of "Opinions Won't Keep You Warm At Night".

[11] The track was used in the PC game Quarantine (1994), which had a soundtrack exclusively featuring songs by Australian alternative bands.