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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 $100Olive Green Chenille Accent Chair
Save $120Black Chaise Lounge Chair, 47 in Wide
Black Chaise Lounge Chair, 47 in Wide Sale price$480 Regular price$600
Save $115Camel Corduroy Chaise Lounge Chair
Camel Corduroy Chaise Lounge Chair Sale price$445 Regular price$560
Save $75White Corduroy Accent Chair
White Corduroy Accent Chair Sale price$290 Regular price$365
Save $190Khaki Boucle Chaise Lounge Chair
Khaki Boucle Chaise Lounge Chair Sale price$745 Regular price$935
Khaki Beige
Save $130Gray Chenille Accent Chair with Ottoman
Gray Chenille Accent Chair with Ottoman Sale price$515 Regular price$645
Save $120Gray Corduroy Chaise Lounge Chair, 47 in Wide
Gray Corduroy Chaise Lounge Chair, 47 in Wide Sale price$480 Regular price$600
Save $180White Corduroy Accent Chair with Ottoman
White Corduroy Accent Chair with Ottoman Sale price$705 Regular price$885
Save $125Beige Corduroy Accent Chair, Lumbar Pillow
Beige Corduroy Accent Chair, Lumbar Pillow Sale price$495 Regular price$620
Save $55Blue Vegan Leather Accent Chair, Mid-Century
Blue Vegan Leather Accent Chair, Mid-Century Sale price$220 Regular price$275
Save $125Tan Corduroy Accent Chair
Tan Corduroy Accent Chair Sale price$490 Regular price$615
Sold outSave $65Pink Rocking Chair
Pink Rocking Chair Sale price$250 Regular price$315
Pink Khaki Linen
Save $105Black Corduroy Swivel Accent Chair with Storage
Save $115Beige Velvet Accent Chair, 29.9 in Deep
Beige Velvet Accent Chair, 29.9 in Deep Sale price$445 Regular price$560
Save $100Brown Microfiber Chaise Lounge Chair
Brown Microfiber Chaise Lounge Chair Sale price$390 Regular price$490
Save $100Black Linen Sleeper Chair, Reclining, Foldable Side Table
Save $100Black Linen Sleeper Chair, Reclining, Phone Holder
Black Linen Sleeper Chair, Reclining, Phone Holder Sale price$390 Regular price$490
Save $160Brown Vegan Leather Chaise Lounge Chair with Storage
Save $295Green Corduroy Accent Chair, Reclining
Green Corduroy Accent Chair, Reclining Sale price$1,170 Regular price$1,465
Save $155Green Chaise Lounge Chair, Reclining, 34.7 in Wide
Save $100Black Linen Chaise Lounge Chair
Save $130Green Chenille Accent Chair, 55 in Wide
Sold outSave $105Gray Velvet Tufted Sleeper Chair, Reclining
Gray Velvet Tufted Sleeper Chair, Reclining Sale price$395 Regular price$500
Save $225Beige Corduroy Chaise Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Beige Corduroy Chaise Lounge Chair with Ottoman Sale price$885 Regular price$1,110

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
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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.