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1920s Austrian Wood White Patinated Accent Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Transporting us to the artistic ambiance of 1920s Austria, this white-patinated wooden accent chair
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Feldenkreis Mahogany Queen Anne Style Oversize Accent Fireside Chairs - a Pair
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Queen Anne Room Corner or Accent Chairs, age approx 100 years old.
Original Condition, original finish
Category
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 46.5 in W 265 in D 21 in
Restored Mid-Century Swoop Rattan Accent Side Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Mid-century era rattan side accent chair featuring 5 strand seat back with a horseshoe
Category
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
English 1920s Brownish Green Leather Chair with Mahogany Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
English brownish green leather chair circa 1900-1920, with carved mahogany legs. Step back in time
Category
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Materials
Brass
Restored Mid-Century Swoop Horseshoe Back Rattan Accent Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Mid-century era rattan side accent chair featuring 5 strand seat back with a horseshoe
Category
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Antique 1920s French Bistro Cafe or Poolside Chair Vintage Mid-Century
By Jean Prouvé, Robert Mallet-Stevens, Rene Malaval
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Mid-Century and heavily patinated accent chair. Possibly French. Old repair to one of the spokes
Category
Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Detailed Amsterdam School Chair 1920s
Located in Bjuråker, SE
A richly detailed oak Amsterdam School chair from the early 1920s, the Netherlands. A chic look
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
American Bookends in the Form of a Chippendale Chair Back, Bradley & Hubbard
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Bookends in the form of a Chippendale Chair Back,
Bradley & Hubbard, Meriden, Connecticut
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Bookends
Materials
Metal
H 5.63 in W 4.25 in D 2 in
Pair of Birch Antique Biedermeier Style Side chairs with Ebonized Accents
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine pair of Biedermeier style chairs made during the 1900-1920s era in most likely
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Biedermeier Side Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1920s Painted Side Chairs with Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted side chairs from circa 1920 with rectangular backs, fluted
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 37 in W 19.25 in D 16 in
Arts & Crafts Wood Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Set of 2 - 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
dining room, breakfast table, or as an accent chair in a living room or bedroom. Each chair has four
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
H 40 in W 15.25 in D 115 in
Set of Eight 1920s Black Forest Dining Room Chairs with Hand-Carved Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
chairs features two arms with large scrolling accents and six side chairs. Each hand-carved with a flower
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 41 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and White Painted Side Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
, meticulously handcrafted in Paris, circa 1920s. A testament to timeless elegance, these chairs boast
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Set of Four French Dining Room Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
An elegant set of four Neoclassical style French painted dining room chairs, circa 1920. This
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
"Grand Dad" Bronze Bookends, Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A detailed pair of "Grand Dad" bronze book ends designed in the 1920's by American bronze sculptor
Category
Vintage 1920s Bookends
Materials
Bronze
1920s French Walnut Accent Chair with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Austin, TX
This solid walnut accent chair is a hand-carved French piece that dates to the 1920s. This piece
Category
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
6 Antique Gothic French Renaissance Revival Oak Barley Twisted Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Six antique French Renaissance Revival dining chairs, circa 1920s. Made of oak featuring ornate
Category
Vintage 1920s Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mediterranean Spanish Revival Pair Ceruse Chairs Rush Seats Blue Loose Cushions
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome and unusual pair of Mediterranean or Spanish Revival style chairs with rush seats and loose
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rush, Wood
H 31 in W 26.75 in D 25.5 in
Bookends in wood, France , Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
Boys Bookends in bronce and Marble, France , Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
One Obelisk, 1930 in Iron
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Obelisks
Materials
Iron
Big Pair of Obelisks, 1930 in Golden Leaf Iron , Height: 86.62 cm
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Obelisks
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Restored Rattan Fan Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of 1980s postmodern fan back rattan dining or accent side chairs in teal blue seat cushions
Category
Vintage 1980s Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Restored 1940's Transition Rattan Recliner Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
simultaneously into the rounded back of the chair with a decorative 3 pole design accented with stick rattan
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored Rattan Fan Arm Lounge Chair With Ottoman Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Baltimore, Maryland on October 28, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also invented the "S springs" under the cushions in
Category
1990s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
English Gothic Revival Style Pair Carved-Wood Chairs, Early 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pair of Gothic Revival style carved and painted wood chairs, circa 1920's. This antique
Category
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Restored "40s Transition" 2-Strand Adjustable Back Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
flows simultaneously into the rounded back of the chair with a decorative 2 pole design accented with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored Rattan Five-Strand Reverse 3/4 Pretzel Single Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a unique one-of-a-kind lounge chair and accent chair featuring a substantial five-strand 3
Category
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bird Cages
Materials
Iron
Riva 1920 Brown Leather Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in London, GB
The Riva 1920 Dining Chairs sleek, contemporary silhouette. Their seat cushions are padded and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Rattan Room Divider Folding Screen Four Panels
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Baltimore, Maryland on October 28, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also invented the "S springs" under the cushions in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Rattan
Restored Bamboo & Woven Wicker 4 Panel Folding Screen , 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also invented the "S springs" under the cushions in the early 50s and replaced the
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo
8 Bauhaus Black Leather & Chrome Cantilever Italian Chairs Attributed Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in Topeka, KS
Bruer presented his S 32 cantilever style chair! And… the battle BEGINS!! But let’s just take a breath
Category
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 23 in D 22.5 in
Crespi Style 3 Panel Folding Screen, Stick Reed Rattan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 28, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also invented the "S springs" under the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Rattan
3 Panel Bamboo and Parrot Print Folding Screen, 1940
Located in Van Nuys, CA
born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 28, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also invented the "S springs" under the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo
3 Panel Arched Wicker Woven & Rattan Folding Screen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Herb Ritts Jr. Shirley Ritts was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 28, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also
Category
Vintage 1950s American Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Rattan
4 Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut Dining Chairs Set
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 4 antique Life Time Furniture Jacobean / Spanish Revival dining chairs. Made of walnut
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 43 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Room dividers in (parchment leather ) and wood , France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Parchment Paper
H 67.13 in W 53.15 in D 0.79 in
8 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
splash of Bauhaus style to your home? These are the perfect side or accent chairs to do just that in your
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
6 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
splash of Bauhaus style to your home? These are the perfect side or accent chairs to do just that in your
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
4 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
splash of Bauhaus style to your home? These are the perfect side or accent chairs to do just that in your
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
10 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
? These are the perfect side or accent chairs to do just that in your living or family room… or any room
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
12 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
? These are the perfect side or accent chairs to do just that in your living or family room… or any room
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
? These are the perfect side or accent chairs to do just that in your living or family room… or any room
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
to your home? These are the perfect side or accent chairs to do just that in your living or family
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
8 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
to your home? These are the perfect side or accent chairs to do just that in your living or family
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
6 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
to your home? These are the perfect side or accent chairs to do just that in your living or family
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
4 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
to your home? These are the perfect side or accent chairs to do just that in your living or family
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
10 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
!!! Want to add a little splash of Bauhaus style to your home? These are the perfect side or accent chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
12 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
or accent chairs to do just that in your living or family room… or any room you choose!! Maybe you
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
American of Martinsville Campaign Light Wood & Cane Dining Chairs 2 Arm & 2 Side
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s.
“Well excuse me, but I think you’ve got my chair….” Oh wait
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 45 in W 22 in D 24 in
Set of 6 Baker Chippendale Style Dining Chairs Solid Splat and Turned Front Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
nail-head accents. The oval brass Baker tag is on the underside of each chair. Baker Furniture has been
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 45 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
1920's French Sculpted Oak Art Nouveau Desk with Chair
Located in Paris, FR
An exquisite desk and desk chair fashioned from solid oak wood dating back to the 1920s. The
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Desks
Materials
Brass
1920s Hammered Iron Mirror and Chair, France
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Delightful, charming and unusual mirror and chair set.
The mirror is of very heavy wrought iron
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
1920’s Antique Swedish Flat Weave Killim Rug-9'6'' X 6'7''
Located in Los Angeles, US
out as centerpieces, but the muted tones are otherwise best applied as an accenting force, especially
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Empire Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of English 1890-1920s Bamboo and Rattan Chairs with Custom Cushions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English bamboo and rattan chairs from circa 1890-1920 with custom cushions. These
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Bamboo
1920s Antique Patchwork Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
out as centerpieces, but the muted tones are otherwise best applied as an accenting force, especially
Category
Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Oak Worpsweder Armchair by Willi Ohler for Erich Schultz, Germany 1920s
By Willi Ohler
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful 'Worpsweder' armchair was designed in the 1920s by German artist, Willi Ohler and
Category
Vintage 1920s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 32.88 in W 30.52 in D 25.01 in
Pair of 1920s Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Child's Chairs with Carved Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
resting on four cabriole legs with scrolling feet. This pair of French Louis XV style 1920s chairs
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 31 in W 16 in D 13.75 in
1920s Antique Swedish Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
out as centerpieces, but the muted tones are otherwise best applied as an accenting force, especially
Category
Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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1920s Accent Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1920s accent chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and oak, every 1920s accent chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 1920s accent chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1920s accent chair, designed in the Folk Art, Industrial or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1920s accent chair over the years, but those crafted by Toledo Metal Furniture Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1920s Accent Chair?
Prices for a 1920s accent chair start at $450 and top out at $6,500 with the average selling for $1,200.
Questions About 1920s Accent Chair
- What is a slipper accent chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A slipper chair is a chair that sits low to the ground and has no arms. They’re traditionally used as accent pieces or additional seating options. Most slipper chairs are not part of a set of furniture but are purchased separately. Find an assortment of slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Accent chairs are single-seat chairs that are used not only as an additional seating space, but also to add visual interest to a room. They are designed to be a focal point in a room — perhaps the color of the upholstery is offbeat or unconventional, perhaps the frame is especially ornate. These chairs are seating pieces that have a role beyond just their basic function. Find a collection of antique and vintage accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023In a bedroom, an accent chair is a decorative chair designed to provide comfortable seating. Some people create small sitting areas in their bedrooms and use accent chairs to furnish them. Alternatively, a single accent chair may be placed somewhere in a bedroom to offer a place to sit while putting on shoes and accessories. An accent chair may also be positioned in front of a dressing table or desk in a bedroom. Shop a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- Are accent chairs good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, accent chairs are good additions to a seating area. Not only do they provide extra seating for your family and guests, but they also add interest to the decor. By carefully selecting accent chairs, you can incorporate new colors and textures into your room. Plus, accent chairs are designed for comfort and can help make living rooms and other spaces feel more inviting. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of accent chairs.
- What are accent chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Accent chairs are sometimes called occasional chairs. However, accent chair is also a commonly used name. People may also describe accent chairs by their type. For example, an accent chair with wings on either side of the backrest is a wingback chair, while a slipper chair is a chair without arms. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of accent chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023An accent chair is called that because its purpose is to stand out in a space and add interest to a room. As a verb, accent means to emphasize something, and an accent chair emphasizes a particular spot in a room by drawing the eye to it. Shop a collection of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a boucle accent chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023A bouclé accent chair is a chair that features a specific type of upholstery called bouclé. It is a combination of looped and woven wool that has a soft, cozy feel. The word "bouclé" means curl in French and refers to the looping wool fibers that make up the upholstery. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bouclé accent chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether an armchair is an accent chair varies from piece to piece. Any chair with arms is an armchair, while an accent chair is a decorative chair typically used in a seating area. Armchairs include dining chairs with arms as well as accent chairs, and some accent chairs don't have arms at all. Only a decorative seating area chair with arms can be called both an armchair and an accent chair. Shop a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023Although opinions vary, most people prefer that their accent chairs are comfortable. Accent chairs help to enhance the appearance of a seating area, but they also function as seats in many living rooms. As a result, when selecting one, you may want to keep in mind how it feels to sit in an accent chair as well as how it looks. Find a wide variety of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- What era is 1920s jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and an accent chair pertains to purpose. Typically, a lounge chair is wider and deeper than an accent chair and tends to have a thicker cushion. These stylistic differences owe to the fact that lounge chairs are meant to provide luxurious, comfortable seating for long periods of time, while accent chairs are more often intended to add visual appeal to a living room. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair comes down to usage. An occasional chair is a decorative chair that is placed in a room for its look rather than to function as an everyday seating solution. As a result, occasional chairs may be used infrequently. An accent chair is any decorative chair placed in a seating area. They can be used only occasionally or on a daily basis. Explore a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, an accent chair can be lower than a sofa. For example, you may place a low slipper chair beside a taller sofa in your seating area. To create a balanced look, limit the height difference between your sofa and accent chairs to no more than four inches. Find a large selection of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023You can match sofas and accent chairs in a few different ways. One option is to choose sofas and chairs in similar solid colors. Alternatively, you can select a sofa in the primary color of your palette and accent chairs in the secondary hue. Another approach is to pair a patterned sofa with solid-colored accent chairs or vice versa. Find a large selection of sofas and accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023No, your accent chair doesn't have to match your sofa, but many people choose to coordinate them. This means you don't have to purchase matching chairs with your sofa or choose chairs in identical upholstery. Accent chairs and sofas can coordinate if they show off similar colors or materials, giving you the freedom to mix and match. Explore a variety of accent chairs and sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023A good size for an accent chair is around 35 inches in overall height with a seat height of 16 inches. However, you can find taller and shorter chairs. The lengths and widths of accent chairs vary based on their design. When choosing what size accent chairs to buy, consider the amount of floor space you have available and the scale of the other pieces in the room. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of accent chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an armchair and an accent chair comes down to the specificity of the terms. An accent chair is any decorative chair designed to provide comfortable seating in living rooms and other spaces (armchairs can be accent chairs). An armchair is merely any chair that has armrests. Many different styles of armchairs have been made over the years. Find a wide range of armchairs and accent chairs on 1stDibs.
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