From an understated chic seat to a statement piece, an accent chair is always the perfect addition to your living space.
Accent chairs not only provide additional seating in your living room, but they can balance out the room and create new conversation areas for entertaining. One couch in front of a coffee table creates one focus point. With an accent chair, the entire room instantly comes together and it can draw attention to the other great home accessories, wall art and decor in the space.
When bought as a pair, accent chairs can work as a dynamic duo, further creating a separate conversation area or they can stand out on their own. You can find one to match your current interior design style or go with a complimentary show-stopping piece that elevates the room’s look and feel. From faux fur upholstery to luxe gold accents, these chairs can quickly become the focal point of the room that inspires the rest of your furniture. If something more simple fits your taste, accent chairs with clean lines and modern renditions of classic styles will help you achieve a more refined look.
Without doing an entire renovation, accent chairs are an easy and more affordable way to breathe new life into your space. Here are 7 accent chairs with the power to redesign your living room.
West Elm Wire Frame Slipper Chair
For a sleek and modern accent chair, a slipper chair will never fail. By nature, the armless chair already serves as an eye-catching conversation starter. The low profile seat with distinct cushions in modern muted hues add an additional layer of sophistication to this contemporary chair. The cushions come in four colorways and the frame is available in antique brass, burnished bronze, and charcoal.
Shop Now: $299
Lulu and Georgia Mavek Chair
This accent chair will satisfy any nostalgia for a classic leather armchair. The more traditional look is a bit bulky and might clash with your modern decor. This paired down version will have the same grounding effect as its larger counterparts, but without overpowering the space. The wood accents contribute to making the chair feel lighter. Using two of these is an easy and luxurious way to define the space.
Shop Now: $198
World Market Natural Rattan Willis Wingback Chair
If you can’t get your hands on a vintage version, this new age rattan chair is a great option. It mimics the mid-century style that has found itself trending again. With its contemporary black metal legs, it can seamlessly flow into a modern design or fit right into a time capsule. The chair’s deep seat makes it the perfect option for a reading nook. Make it cozy with a faux sheepskin cushion and a throw.
Shop Now: $269.99
Urban Outfitters Josey Swivel Chair
This chair is so modern it’s almost futuristic. The pod-like swivel seat will act as a glamorous addition to any room. The faux suede fabric—which comes in a light grey, charcoal and rose—and the gold base add a touch of luxury to the chair while still being a contender for a minimalist’s decor.
Shop Now: $299
World Market Ivory Faux Flokati Gunnar Chair
This accent chair is the definition of rustic, but make it fashion. Both the natural elements of the elm wood frame and the faux fur upholstery create the perfect standout piece in a room full of modern bohemian-inspired decor. It’s versatile enough to serve as an attention-drawing element in a large room or to stand on its own in nook flanked by a lamp and greenery.
Shop Now: $299
Anthropologie Jimena Terai Folding Chair
If you thought that patterned upholstery was an outdated trend, think again. Have some fun and add a pop of color to your living room with these animated folding chairs. In a range of whimsical prints like unicorns on a rust background, or birds on teal, and peacocks on creme, these chairs have enough vibrant hues to compliment the rest of your color scheme. A folding chair might sound too understated to be an accent chair but the casual design combined with the over the top upholstery makes it an easy fit into a casual or formal living room.
Shop Now: $228
Brayden Studio Welliver Rocking Chair
Rocking chairs aren’t just for new mothers or growing old together on a porch. Although those are great uses, the market is full of modern styles of rocking chairs that work in any situation. This mid-century rocker features clean lines and a sleek profile. The grey upholstery and birch wood frame are a neutral pairing, meaning there is plenty of room to accessorize. We recommend colorful plush pillows to really make it pop.
Shop Now: $242.99
