The 9 Best Accent Chairs of 2021

Add some dimension (and extra seating) to any room in your home

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In addition to providing extra seating, accent chairs are meant to add visual interest to your home, helping to pull together and infuse personality into any space. Some accent chairs feature bold patterns, bright colors, or textured fabrics, while others might have unique, eye-catching forms.

No matter your home decor style—from modern or bohemian to farmhouse or traditional—there are a huge range of accent chairs to choose from. Consider how much room you have, your needs, and your budget. You can find decorative chairs for as low as $100, while others can cost $1,000 or more.

The following are the best accent chairs to add to your living space.

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The fun upholstery pattern and fringe around the seat make this chair a showstopper.

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This mid-century chair's retro tweed fabric comes in several colors, including a bold orange.

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This elegant chair has a lovely cream upholstery with button tufted details.

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A semi-circle back gives this swiveling chair a contemporary appearance.

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This boxy, minimalistic pick can express a more specific style when paired with a throw pillow or blanket.

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Go bold with this velvet chair, which has a super-modern, three-legged design.

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An oak frame and two leather cushions give this accent chair a stately appearance.

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A metal frame supports this minimalist chair with square arms and a machine-washable cover.

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The elegant slipper silhouette of this chair makes a delicate addition to any room.

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All Roads Shaina Petite Accent Chair

This fun accent chair can be the finishing touch on any bohemian or eclectic living space. The Shaina Accent Chair sports fun textures, including a blue fringe around the edges of the seat and a pretty pattern thanks to its checkered blue, white, and yellow upholstery. The armless design gives it a more modern silhouette that doesn't take up too much space.

This chair is 26 inches wide and 30 inches tall, and it's covered in a cotton velvet rug upholstery. The frame is crafted from tropical hardwood, and the tapered legs are made from acacia wood, while the seat has a combination of springs, foam, and fiberfill.

Article Spin Chair

If you're looking for something more contemporary, Article has you covered with its Spin Chair, an angular, midcentury modern shape mounted on gold metal legs. The chair is available in four colors, including a bold orange if you're feeling daring, and its retro tweed fabric only adds to the chair's stylish good looks.

The spinning chair is extremely well-made with a kiln-dried solid wood frame and a high-density foam seat wrapped in polyester upholstery. It's 32.5 inches tall and 30.5 inches wide, and the legs are crafted from stainless steel for a sturdy, durable base. Overall, the accent chair would make a stately addition to any living room or office.

Yongqiang Upholstered Chair

The Yongqiang Upholstered Chair is an affordable accent chair to add to your home. It would fit right in with traditional or even contemporary decor. The chair features a cream-colored cotton fabric with tufted button details and an elegant rolled top; four solid wooden legs support it.

This accent chair is just over 27 inches wide and 32 inches tall, and it has a padded seat that's comfortable to sit on. The back of the chair has a slightly reclined position that looks comfortable to relax or read in. Add some throw pillows, or give it a footstool for more relaxed lounging to dress it up a bit.

Viv Swivel Chair

The Viv Swivel Chair could look cute in the corner of your living room or a child's nursery. This chair has a contemporary barrel silhouette; the timeless design features simple lines and a 360-degree rotating base. The semi-circle back is padded for comfort. The best part is that about two dozen fabrics are available to choose from, including everything from chunky chenille to distressed velvet.

The Viv Chair is 29.5 inches wide and 29.5 inches tall, made of kiln-dried pine, with an engineered wood frame. The cushion is high-resiliency fiber-wrapped foam. You can remove the seat cushion, and the cover even zips off if you need to clean it. (Closely follow the fabric's care instructions.)

donham-lounge-chair

If you're looking for something simple, the Donham Lounge Chair is an affordable option. The chair has a boxy minimalistic form with full back and track arms and four tapered wooden legs. It has coil springs and foam in its cushions, and the chair is covered in a polyester blend fabric that comes in more than 25 colors.

This chair is on the taller side at 35 inches tall and 28 inches wide, and it can support up to 275 pounds. The edges have detail stitching for a tailored touch, and you could easily dress up the chair with a patterned throw pillow or blanket to match the style of your home.

Floria Velvet Chair

The word "funky" comes to mind when we see the Floria Velvet Chair, but most certainly in a good way! This cool chair has a modern silhouette with three legs, and the frame has interesting folds and curves that immediately catch your eye. Plus, the quirky seat is covered in a velvet fabric that's available in five colors, including a bold, black-and-white animal print.

The Floria Chair is just over 29 inches wide and 31.5 inches tall, and it's crafted from metal and wood with foam cushions. In addition to its unique design, the soft velvet of this chair makes it nice and snuggly, despite its highly architectural shape.

Pottery Barn Raylan Leather Armchair

For a comfortable, casual accent chair that would fit in with almost any decor style, consider the Raylan Leather Armchair. This high-end piece features a kiln-dried wood frame with a distressed finish and two loose leather cushions. The chair has a low profile for laid-back lounging, and you can choose between two frame finishes and dozens of leather colors to suit your space.

The Raylan Chair is crafted from solid oak, and the cushions are filled with a super-soft-down blend. It stands 32 inches tall and 27.5 inches wide, and the legs have adjustable levelers, so you don't have to worry about wobbling if only half of the legs are on the carpet. The stately appearance of this leather chair would lend itself well to an office or study, but it would look right at home in a living space, as well.

KOARP Armchair

This armchair has a blocky contemporary appearance, and we love the cool colors it comes in. The KOARP Armchair is both comfortable and practical, featuring a cushy foam seat with a machine-washable cover—ideal for anyone with pets. The piece has a powder-coated steel frame that holds up the high-resilience foam seat, covered in polypropylene fabric.

The chair cover can easily be removed and washed if it ever gets dirty, and there's a hidden storage compartment on the back of the chair where you can stash light reading, like a children's book or an e-reader.

Lemieux et Cie Savoie Chair

If you have a small living space, you can still have an accent chair—pick something undersized, such as the Lemieux et Cie Savoie Chair. This customizable piece is 28 inches wide and 39 inches tall, ideal for tucking in a corner. You can choose the ivory boucle fabric or the velvet fabric option available in a variety of colors.

The Lemieux et Cie Savoie Chair has an elegant rounded back and a curved seat for a slipper silhouette and splayed wooden legs support it. Each item is made-to-order, and the understated design would lend a finishing touch to any room of your home.

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This article was written by Camryn Rabideau, a freelance writer who's an expert on all things home. She's taken several courses on interior design and furniture, and she has firsthand experience testing sofas, as well as other pieces of decor.

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