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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 $100Gray Rocking Chair, 24.8 in Wide
Gray Rocking Chair, 24.8 in Wide Sale price$395 Regular price$495
Save $95Yellow Swivel Accent Chair
Yellow Swivel Accent Chair Sale price$415 Regular price$510
Save $145Green Chaise Lounge Chair
Green Chaise Lounge Chair Sale price$615 Regular price$760
Save $140Green Chaise Lounge Chair, Reclining
Green Chaise Lounge Chair, Reclining Sale price$545 Regular price$685
Save $245Light Gray Rocking Chairs with Side Table, 3-Piece Set
Light Gray Rocking Chairs with Side Table, 3-Piece Set Sale price$970 Regular price$1,215
Save $105White Corduroy Swivel Accent Chair with Storage
White Corduroy Swivel Accent Chair with Storage Sale price$415 Regular price$520
Save $160Blue Chenille Accent Chair with Ottoman
Blue Chenille Accent Chair with Ottoman Sale price$630 Regular price$790
Save $105Black Chenille Accent Chair
Black Chenille Accent Chair Sale price$420 Regular price$525
Save $90Blue Rocking Chair, Nursery
Blue Rocking Chair, Nursery Sale price$360 Regular price$450
Save $60Black Accent Chair, Smooth Fabric, Lumbar Pillow
Black Accent Chair, Smooth Fabric, Lumbar Pillow Sale price$235 Regular price$295
Save $135Yellow Velvet Accent Chair
Yellow Velvet Accent Chair Sale price$525 Regular price$660
Save $85Green Accent Chair
Green Accent Chair Sale price$335 Regular price$420
Save $55Black Velvet Wingback Accent Chair
Black Velvet Wingback Accent Chair Sale price$210 Regular price$265
Save $60Olive Green Accent Chair, Lumbar Pillow
Olive Green Accent Chair, Lumbar Pillow Sale price$235 Regular price$295
Save $130Gray Rocking Chair, 29.5 in Wide
Gray Rocking Chair, 29.5 in Wide Sale price$520 Regular price$650
Save $95Green Sherpa Rocking Chair with Ottoman
Green Sherpa Rocking Chair with Ottoman Sale price$380 Regular price$475
Save $90Caramel Rocking Chair
Caramel Rocking Chair Sale price$360 Regular price$450
Save $30Brown Kids Rocking Chair
Brown Kids Rocking Chair Sale price$115 Regular price$145
Save $60Brown Rocking Chair, 27 in Wide
Brown Rocking Chair, 27 in Wide Sale price$240 Regular price$300
Save $125Boucle Accent Chair
Boucle Accent Chair Sale price$490 Regular price$615
Save $95White Sherpa Glider Chair, Nursery
White Sherpa Glider Chair, Nursery Sale price$370 Regular price$465
Save $60Dark Green Sherpa Wingback Rocking Chair, Nursery
Dark Green Sherpa Wingback Rocking Chair, Nursery Sale price$230 Regular price$290
Save $145Brown Vegan Leather Swivel Barrel Chair, Nursery, Coffee
Brown Vegan Leather Swivel Barrel Chair, Nursery, Coffee Sale price$575 Regular price$720
Save $65Ivory Sherpa Tufted Rocking Chair, Nursery
Ivory Sherpa Tufted Rocking Chair, Nursery Sale price$245 Regular price$310
Save $85Gray Accent Chair, 27.1 in Wide
Gray Accent Chair, 27.1 in Wide Sale price$335 Regular price$420
Save $65Green Sherpa Rocking Chair, Nursery
Green Sherpa Rocking Chair, Nursery Sale price$250 Regular price$315
Save $65Ivory Sherpa Glider Chair
Ivory Sherpa Glider Chair Sale price$245 Regular price$310
Save $70Green Rocking Chair
Green Rocking Chair Sale price$275 Regular price$345
Save $60Khaki Sherpa Rocking Chair, Nursery
Khaki Sherpa Rocking Chair, Nursery Sale price$235 Regular price$295
Save $85Green Sherpa Rocking Chair
Green Sherpa Rocking Chair Sale price$335 Regular price$420
Save $65Green Sherpa Tufted Glider Chair
Green Sherpa Tufted Glider Chair Sale price$245 Regular price$310
Save $85Black Sherpa Rocking Chair, Nursery
Black Sherpa Rocking Chair, Nursery Sale price$335 Regular price$420
Save $80Cream Sherpa Rocking Chair
Cream Sherpa Rocking Chair Sale price$315 Regular price$395
Save $115Brown Chenille Rocking Chair, Nursery
Brown Chenille Rocking Chair, Nursery Sale price$445 Regular price$560
Save $75Green Glider Chair
Green Glider Chair Sale price$315 Regular price$390
Save $60Brown Sherpa Wingback Rocking Chair, Nursery
Brown Sherpa Wingback Rocking Chair, Nursery Sale price$235 Regular price$295
Save $60Brown Sherpa Wingback Glider Chair, Nursery
Brown Sherpa Wingback Glider Chair, Nursery Sale price$230 Regular price$290
Save $115Brown Accent Chair, Lumbar Pillow
Brown Accent Chair, Lumbar Pillow Sale price$450 Regular price$565
Save $80Gray Barrel Chair
Gray Barrel Chair Sale price$310 Regular price$390
Save $60Dark Green Accent Chair
Dark Green Accent Chair Sale price$235 Regular price$295
Save $105Black Accent Chair, 27.6 in Wide
Black Accent Chair, 27.6 in Wide Sale price$420 Regular price$525
Save $145Blue Linen Swivel Accent Chair, Nursery
Blue Linen Swivel Accent Chair, Nursery Sale price$575 Regular price$720
Save $100Orange Accent Chair, Mid-Century
Orange Accent Chair, Mid-Century Sale price$385 Regular price$485
Save $130Green Linen Swivel Accent Chair, Nursery, 29.7 in Wide
Green Linen Swivel Accent Chair, Nursery, 29.7 in Wide Sale price$520 Regular price$650
Save $100Dark Green Velvet Accent Chair, 32.3 in Wide
Dark Green Velvet Accent Chair, 32.3 in Wide Sale price$390 Regular price$490
Save $195Beige Accent Chair with Ottoman
Beige Accent Chair with Ottoman Sale price$765 Regular price$960
Save $180Green Chenille Chaise Lounge Chair with Storage
Green Chenille Chaise Lounge Chair with Storage Sale price$720 Regular price$900
Save $110Dark Green Velvet Accent Chair
Dark Green Velvet Accent Chair Sale price$425 Regular price$535

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

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.

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