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Accent Chairs

An accent chair is a single chair chosen to add seating and a point of interest to a room, often in a bolder color, shape or fabric than the sofa. This page carries barrel, swivel, wingback, rocking, glider and lounge chairs in boucle, velvet, sherpa, corduroy, chenille, linen, rattan and genuine or vegan leather.

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Save $170Light Blue Accent Chair
Light Blue Accent Chair Sale price$665 Regular price$835
Save $150Dark Green Velvet Accent Chair with Ottoman
Sold outSave $120Gray Chenille Swivel Accent Chair
Gray Chenille Swivel Accent Chair Sale price$465 Regular price$585
Save $170Taupe Accent Chair, Mid-Century
Taupe Accent Chair, Mid-Century Sale price$665 Regular price$835
Save $115Ivory Chenille Swivel Barrel Chair
Sold outSave $145Green Linen Swivel Accent Chair, Nursery
Save $115Black Corduroy Accent Chair with Storage
Save $120Charcoal Chenille Swivel Accent Chair
Charcoal Chenille Swivel Accent Chair Sale price$515 Regular price$635
Save $80Green Barrel Chair
Green Barrel Chair Sale price$310 Regular price$390
Sold outSave $205Green Boucle Barrel Chair
Green Boucle Barrel Chair Sale price$795 Regular price$1,000
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Save $100Charcoal Velvet Swivel Accent Chair
Charcoal Velvet Swivel Accent Chair Sale price$385 Regular price$485
Save $110Black Chenille Swivel Barrel Chair, Nursery
Black Chenille Swivel Barrel Chair, Nursery Sale price$430 Regular price$540
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Save $110Beige Chenille Swivel Barrel Chair, Nursery
Beige Chenille Swivel Barrel Chair, Nursery Sale price$435 Regular price$545
Save $110Black Corduroy Chaise Lounge Chair
Save $245Green Chenille Chaise Lounge Chair, 56.3 in Wide
Sold outSave $125Beige Velvet Swivel Channel Tufted Accent Chair
Beige Velvet Swivel Channel Tufted Accent Chair Sale price$495 Regular price$620
Save $170Charcoal Chenille Accent Chair
Charcoal Chenille Accent Chair Sale price$665 Regular price$835
Sold outSave $90Green Chenille Swivel Barrel Chair
Green Chenille Swivel Barrel Chair Sale price$355 Regular price$445
Save $115Green Linen Accent Chair
Green Linen Accent Chair Sale price$450 Regular price$565
Sold outSave $100Light Gray Accent Chair, 25.8 in Wide
Light Gray Accent Chair, 25.8 in Wide Sale price$395 Regular price$495
Sold outSave $100Dark Gray Chenille Accent Chair
Dark Gray Chenille Accent Chair Sale price$385 Regular price$485
Save $95Black Accent Chair, 30.7 in Wide
Black Accent Chair, 30.7 in Wide Sale price$370 Regular price$465
Save $170Light Gray Accent Chair
Light Gray Accent Chair Sale price$665 Regular price$835
Save $80Blue Accent Chair, 28.5 in Wide
Save $120Black Sherpa Accent Chair
Black Sherpa Accent Chair Sale price$480 Regular price$600
Save $55Dark Gray Accent Chair, 28.7 in Wide
Dark Gray Accent Chair, 28.7 in Wide Sale price$205 Regular price$260
Save $220Beige Boucle Swivel Barrel Chair
Beige Boucle Swivel Barrel Chair Sale price$875 Regular price$1,095
Save $235Beige Boucle Accent Chair, 39.4 in Wide
Beige Boucle Accent Chair, 39.4 in Wide Sale price$940 Regular price$1,175
Sold outSave $80Brown Vegan Leather Accent Chair
Brown Vegan Leather Accent Chair Sale price$315 Regular price$395
Sold outSave $110Green Accent Chair, 29.8 in Wide
Green Accent Chair, 29.8 in Wide Sale price$430 Regular price$540
Save $150Camel Chenille Swivel Accent Chair
Save $200Brown Swivel Barrel Chair
Brown Swivel Barrel Chair Sale price$790 Regular price$990
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Save $235Light Gray Accent Chair, Nailhead Trim
Light Gray Accent Chair, Nailhead Trim Sale price$925 Regular price$1,160
Save $145Light Brown Accent Chair, Woven
Light Brown Accent Chair, Woven Sale price$580 Regular price$725
Save $65Black Velvet Accent Chair
Black Velvet Accent Chair Sale price$255 Regular price$320
Black Gray
Sold outSave $175Brown Boucle Accent Chair
Brown Boucle Accent Chair Sale price$690 Regular price$865
Save $130Brown Accent Chair
Brown Accent Chair Sale price$510 Regular price$640
Save $60Green Accent Chair, 23.6 in Wide
Save $255Green Accent Chair, 28.3 in Wide
Green Accent Chair, 28.3 in Wide Sale price$1,010 Regular price$1,265
Save $160Gray Accent Chair, 28.5 in Wide
Gray Accent Chair, 28.5 in Wide Sale price$640 Regular price$800
Gray Beige
Save $65Camel Microfiber Accent Chair
Camel Microfiber Accent Chair Sale price$255 Regular price$320
Save $140Black Corduroy Accent Chair
Save $145Charcoal Chenille Swivel Barrel Chair, 33.9 in Wide
Charcoal Chenille Swivel Barrel Chair, 33.9 in Wide Sale price$575 Regular price$720
Save $110Blue Velvet Accent Chair
Sold outSave $125Off-White Boucle Barrel Chair
Off-White Boucle Barrel Chair Sale price$495 Regular price$620
White Boucle
Save $90Dark Gray Accent Chair, 25.8 in Wide
Sold outSave $65Dark Green Chenille Accent Chair
Dark Green Chenille Accent Chair Sale price$255 Regular price$320

Accent chairs for living room layouts

Accent chairs for living room seating usually sit across from or beside the sofa, angled in to form a conversation area. Place them within reach of a side table, about 18 inches from the coffee table, and keep main walkways around 30 inches wide.

A seat height close to the sofa's keeps conversation at eye level. A matching pair balances a room, while two different chairs work well when they share a color or scale.

Accent chairs for small spaces and bedrooms

Accent chairs for small spaces need a compact footprint and a light look, such as an armless chair, a barrel chair or a chair on slim legs. Check the listed width and depth against the spot, leaving room to pull the chair out and sit.

In a bedroom, a single chair beside a lamp or window makes a quiet corner, and select models include an ottoman or storage.

Swivel accent chairs, rocking and glider styles

Swivel accent chairs turn to face the TV, a window or the conversation, which helps in open rooms with more than one focal point. Some models here swivel, and some rock or glide, including chairs suited to a nursery.

Some models recline, and select chairs convert into a sleeper for an occasional guest.

Leather accent chairs and fabric choices

Leather accent chairs here come in genuine leather or vegan leather, which wipe clean more easily than textured fabrics. Fabric choices include boucle, velvet, sherpa, corduroy, chenille, linen, microfiber and faux fur, and select models use rattan.

Gray and beige are the most common colors, followed by green and brown.

Reading chair comfort and construction

A reading chair should support you for an hour or more, so look for a deep enough seat, a back high enough to rest your shoulders or head, and arms at a comfortable height.

Most accent chairs here list solid wood parts, such as legs or a frame, often with plywood or MDF panels, and some add a metal frame. Dust leather with a soft dry cloth and vacuum fabric with an upholstery attachment.

More Accent Chairs

Swivel Accent Chairs · Rocking Chairs · Barrel Chairs · Chaise Lounge Chairs · Accent Chairs Set of 2 · Accent Chairs with Ottoman · Sleeper Chairs · Glider Chairs · Chenille Chairs · Green Accent Chairs · Corduroy Chairs · Black Accent Chairs · Sherpa Chairs · Boucle Chairs · Velvet Accent Chairs · Leather Accent Chairs · Armless Accent Chairs · White Accent Chairs · Rattan Accent Chairs · Mid-Century Accent Chairs · Wingback Chairs · Gray Accent Chairs · Beige Accent Chairs · Brown Accent Chairs · Blue Accent Chairs · Cream Accent Chairs · Orange Accent Chairs · Yellow Accent Chairs

Specifications

Width range
14.2 to 78.5 in
Depth range
18.9 to 65 in
Height range
22.4 to 45.2 in
Seat height range
12.6 to 21.7 in
Seat depth range
16.1 to 39 in
Seating capacity
1 seats
Materials available
solid wood, genuine leather, vegan leather, velvet, corduroy, chenille, boucle, linen, microfiber, sherpa, faux fur, rattan, metal
Colors available
gray, beige, brown, green, black, white, blue, orange, yellow, cream, pink, red
Features available
reclining, sleeper, modular, curved, ottoman included, storage, no assembly needed, swivel, rocking, glider, massage, USB charging, cup holders, deep seat, armless, nursery
Free shipping
Free

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What are accent chairs?
Accent chairs are single chairs chosen to add seating and visual interest to a room, often in a color, shape or fabric that stands apart from the sofa. They include barrel, wingback, swivel, rocking and lounge chairs, and they work in living rooms, bedrooms, reading corners and nurseries.
How do you decorate with accent chairs?
Use accent chairs to add color or texture the sofa does not have, such as a boucle or sherpa chair beside a leather couch, or a bold velvet chair in a neutral room. Place a pair across from the sofa to form a conversation area, or a single chair by a window or lamp as a reading spot, with a side table within reach.
Are accent chairs worth it?
Yes, for most rooms. An accent chair adds a seat without the footprint of a second sofa, fills an empty corner, and brings in color or texture that is easy to change later. A swivel, rocking or reclining model can also do a practical job, from turning toward the TV to soothing a baby in a nursery.
Do accent chairs have to match?
No. Accent chairs do not have to match the sofa or each other, and a contrast often looks more intentional. Tie them to the room by repeating one element, such as a color, a wood tone or a similar height and scale. A matching pair gives a balanced, formal look, while two different chairs feel more relaxed.
How do you choose accent chairs?
Start with the space: measure the spot, leaving room to walk around the chair and pull it out. Decide what the chair is for, such as reading, conversation or rocking a baby, and choose a style that suits it, like a deep seat for lounging or a swivel for an open room. Then pick a fabric and color that complement the sofa.
How do you place accent chairs in a living room?
Place accent chairs across from the sofa or at an angle beside it, so people seated can talk without turning. Keep them about 18 inches from the coffee table, within reach of a side table and out of the main walkway. In a larger room, a pair of chairs near a window or bookcase creates a second seating area.
Should accent chairs be the same height as the sofa?
Not exactly, but seat heights within a couple of inches of the sofa keep conversation comfortable and the room looking balanced. Back heights can differ more: a lower chair keeps sight lines open, while a wingback adds height as a focal point. Check the seat height in each listing where it is given, and compare it with your sofa.