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English Rococo Grotto Chairs Carved Seats 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
shell back rests
Such a characterful pair and great as accent chairs
We date this pair to circa 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Materials
Wood
One Obelisk, 1930 in Iron
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Obelisks
Materials
Iron
Gio Ponti For Casa E Giardino Fireside Side Accent Chair Black Rush Seat 1930's
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Wayne, NJ
Black fireside chair by Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino , Italy. Wood High back ladder chair with
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 40.25 in W 17.13 in D 17 in
Art Deco Retro Style Accent Chair Floral Prints and Victorian Accents
Located in Seattle, WA
Art Deco Retro style accent chair with Floral prints and hand carved Victorian Accents.
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Big Pair of Obelisks, 1930 in Golden Leaf Iron , Height: 86.62 cm
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair.
Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Obelisks
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Danish 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chair in Red Mohair with Mahogany Accents
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching Danish lounge chair from the 1930s. Set on carved and curved mahogany legs
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Pair of Channeled Accent Chairs with Pouf by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of vegan leather accent chairs by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1980s. These rare
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
H 26 in W 21.75 in D 19 in
Pittsburgh Range Company Blue and Aluminium Side Chair
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Cool and rare find. Great accent or conversation.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Bookends in wood, France , Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair.
Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made
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
1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Of Art Deco Bookends Signed L. Carvin
By L. Carvin
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of art deco bookends circa 1930.
Green patinated regula representing Napoleon on a chair.
Sea
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Vintage Machine Age, McKay Craft Cantilevered Leather Sling Lounge Chairs
By McKay Furniture Corp., Salvatore Bevelacqua
Located in Portland, OR
accent chairs in different rooms.
Great vintage condition: 8.5+ / 10.
Place of Origin: America
c
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Iron
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 24.5 in
Antique English Chesterfield Lounge Chair: Cordovan Red Leather Tufted Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the opulence of the early 1900s with our Antique English Chesterfield Lounge Chair
Category
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 33 in D 40 in
Good Size Pair of Hand Carved & Patinated Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
taller and slimmer figure obviously is Don Quixote. Here he is sitting on an antique chair with books
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Bookends
Materials
Wood
Free Shipping
H 8.5 in W 5.7 in D 4.6 in
Crespi Style 3 Panel Folding Screen, Stick Reed Rattan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1930 reed rattan room divider folding screen in the style of furniture by Gabriella Crespi
Category
Vintage 1930s American Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Rattan
Antique American Empire Club Lounge Chair Claw Arm
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Flame Mahogany Claw Arm Club Lounge Chair
Featuring claw arms, scroll accents, and brass casters on the
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown American Empire Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Carved & Lacquered Wood Queen Anne Style Child's Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Queen Anne style child's chair in carved wood and aged ivory lacquer. Upholstered in a tactile
Category
Vintage 1930s American Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Stunning French Art Deco Lounge Chair, velvet / lacquer, attrib. to Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Buffalo, NY
French design.. Wonderful patterned velvet/mohair fabric,, Extremely comfortable.. Perfect accent chair
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 29 in W 25 in D 27 in
Lounge Chairs with Dark Stained Oak Frames and Carved Details, Spain 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
this pair of Spanish lounge chairs that encapsulate the essence of Spanish design from that epoch
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 30.91 in W 23.04 in D 24.81 in
Set of 6 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chairs in Black Leather, Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
Timeless and classic. Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930, these chairs are just like
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Detailed Amsterdam School Chair 1920s
Located in Bjuråker, SE
: Chair
Designer: Unknown
Style: Art Deco, Amsterdamse school
Period: 1920-1930
Country of origin
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Dutch Art Deco Chair for N.V. Jac Levee, The Netherlands 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This dining chair, designed for the Amsterdam-based company N.V. Jac Levee in the 1930s, is a
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Set of Four Dining Chairs of Mahogany by Fritz Hansen, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
individually as accent chairs, they bring a touch of classic elegance to any interior setting.
The chairs
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Rare Ahrend de Cirkel Burgundy Swivel Rolling Office Chair 1930s
By Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Den Haag, NL
Handsome Ahrend de Cirkel model ''KIngpin'' red corduroy rolling office chair with on burgundy
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wood Room Divider After Alvar Aalto, circa 1970
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic wood room divider, circa 1930
By unknown artisan, France.
Wood Room Divider After Alvar
Category
Vintage 1970s French Rustic Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Pair of Louis XV Painted Bergère/Armchairs , Down , Damask
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of stunning carved Louis XV period bergères. Each chair features hand painted wood frames, a
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 37 in W 26 in D 29 in
1934 Pierre Patout designed Armchairs for SS Normandie Fluted Mahogany Brass
By Pierre Patout
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
arms of the chair. Brass accents are found in the sabots for the feet as well as inset spacers on the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 34.63 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Magnificent Set of 4 Espresso Art Deco Plantation Loungers, Cuba, circa 1935
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
Vintage 1930s Cuban Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.5 in W 25.25 in D 36 in
Magnificent Pair of Espresso Art Deco Plantation Loungers, Cuba, circa 1935
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
Vintage 1930s Cuban Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.5 in W 25.25 in D 36 in
Magnificent Pair of Espresso Art Deco Plantation Loungers, Cuba, circa 1935
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
Vintage 1930s Cuban Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.5 in W 25.25 in D 36 in
Extraordinary Restored Art Deco Seating Set by Heywood-Wakefield, circa 1935
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
during the 1930's. This storied furniture company is widely regarded for producing the finest rattan
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rush, Oak
H 28 in W 73.5 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Swivel Green Office Chair by Umberto Mascagni, Italy, 1950s
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Midcentury swivel green office chair by Umberto Mascagni made in Italy in the 1950s. The vinyl used
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 30.32 in
19th Century Spanish Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
and leather, accented with wonderful nailheads.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Carved Oak Accent Chair, Europe 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair has a charmingly peculiar look that makes it a perfect accent chair. It is familiar
Category
Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Exquisite Restored Pair of Modern President's Loungers by McGuire, circa 1985
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
H 32 in W 35 in D 38 in
Vintage Anton Lorenz for Thonet "Ss33" Armchair in White + Chrome
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Basel, BS
to purchase just one as an accent chair!
Anton Lorenz (1891–1966) was a design pioneer and frequent
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco armchairs in red upholstery, 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
. The rounded forms of the chairs are applying a dynamic accent to the design. Overall, this pair will
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Antique Walnut French Provincial Accent Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
's Hand Carved Walnut French Provincial Accent Statement Armchairs
Featuring velvet fabric, spring
Category
Vintage 1930s French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Restored Tiger Bamboo Tortoise Pedestal Side Table W/ Organic Formed Accents
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique tiger bamboo pedestal side table with rice mat top organically formed accents and secondary
Category
Vintage 1930s American Pedestals
Materials
Bamboo
H 30 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Jac Levee Armchair in Beech with Black Accents, the Netherlands, 1935
Located in Hellouw, NL
the frame provide a sense of balance and stability to the overall structure of the chair. One of the
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
Pair of André Groult Art Deco Four-Tier Étagères, 1930
By Andre Groult
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very rare matched pair of eye-catching and exceptional 1930 red and black painted wood étagères
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Art Deco Chrome Tubular Sofa & Lounge Chair Set in Black Leather by Kem Weber
By Kem Weber
Located in Chicago, IL
.
Circa: 1930’s
Dimensions:
Sofa
H: 34”
W: 67.5”
D: 36”
Seat H: 16.5”
Seat D: 21.5”
Chair
H: 34”
W
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 67.5 in D 36 in
French Modernist Gilded Wrought-Iron & Glass Coffee Accent Table ca. 1950s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
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An endlessly interesting modernist accent table from the 1950s, it works perfectly both as a side
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 19.13 in W 29.63 in D 29.63 in
Early 20th Century Garden Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming early 20th century Garden chair from the South of France. Soundly constructed from well
Category
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Rattan Arm / Dining Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A very comfortable pair of rattan arm / dining chairs, American, C. 1 930s with newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
A Pair of Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A very comfortable pair of rattan arm / dining chairs, American, C. 1 930s with newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
A set of Six Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A very comfortable set of six rattan arm / dining chairs, American, C. 1 930s with newly
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
A Matched Pair of Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A very comfortable pair of rattan arm / dining chairs, American, C. 1 930s with newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Upholstery, Reed
Set Mid-20th Century Italian Savonarola Wrought Iron Brass Chair Footstool Bench
Located in Miami, FL
wrought iron, with original polished bronze knobs and medallions brass ornaments.
The Accent Chair has the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass, Bronze
H 35 in W 25.5 in D 20 in
Restored Single Strand Three-Tier "Trio" Rattan Side Table, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
features wicker-wrapped accents with unique single-strand legs and a rounded streamlined front. The
Category
Vintage 1930s British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modernist White Oak Tub Arm Chair in Blue Faux-Leather
Located in Shippensburg, PA
exceptionally well as a stylish office chair, a delightful reading chair in a study, or as an outstanding accent
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
1930s Czech Wooden Upholstered Armchair by J. Halabala
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
that combines functionality with an artful aesthetic. The chair's elegant curves and bold, black wooden
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Verdigris and Gilt Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique floor lamp was forged in France, circa 1930. The lamp sits on three double
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
H 74 in W 20 in D 20 in
Vintage Art Deco Pouf Upholstered in Original Fabric- Jindrich Halabala
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in New York City, NY
, family room, den,
in front of a fireplace, child's room, as an accompanying accent chair or side chairs
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
1930s Solid Walnut Armchair with Aubergine Color Needlepoint Seat
Located in Austin, TX
Here is a spectacular solid walnut Queen Anne-style dining or accent chair from the 1930s. It is in
Category
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Armchair With Brass Mounts
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
leather tufted cushion. If you look at the photos, you can see the cane seat and gilt accents. This chair
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Louis XVI Style Creme Paint Decorated Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
creme paint decorated armchairs accent chairs is perfect for you and your home and is a lovely example
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Style Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These sculptural and softly voluminous armchairs are modern copies of 1930's Hungarian originals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Art Deco Period Parquetry Table circa 1930s
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent period Italian Art Deco Moderne elaborately inlaid table. circa 1930
Finely hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood, Maple, Walnut
Antonio Citterio for Maxalto "Cuma" Oak Convertible Desk Console / Dining Table
By Antonio Citterio, Maxalto
Located in Shippensburg, PA
beautifully against the wall where its natural woods create a wonderful modernist accent. This can be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
H 28.88 in W 78.75 in D 35.5 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1930 accent chair you’re looking for. Each 1930 accent chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 222 options for an antique or vintage 1930 accent chair now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 1930 accent chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1930 accent chair, those designed in Art Deco, mid-century modern and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. Baker Furniture Company, Herman Miller and De Coene Frères each produced at least one beautiful 1930 accent chair that is worth considering.
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The average selling price for a 1930 accent chair at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $49,950 for the highest priced.
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- 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 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, it's okay to have just one accent chair. There are no rules when decorating a living room, so you're free to place one accent chair along with a loveseat and/or sofa in your seating area. When choosing your living room furniture, consider how much space you have and how many people will typically be sitting in the room at one time. Use this information as a guide. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of accent chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023There are many kinds of furniture you can use instead of accent chairs. Depending on the style of your room, a cushioned dining chair or desk chair may work to provide extra seating. You can also introduce a second sofa or a loveseat. Large ottomans may also double as seating. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chairs and other seating options.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, accent chairs are meant to be used. Although they enhance the appearance of a space, accent chairs can also serve as comfortable seats. In fact, many of the most iconic accent chairs like Charles and Ray Eames' Eames lounge chair and Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair were designed to both please the eye and comfortably support the contours of the human body. Explore a wide range of accent 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.
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Scandinavian Modern Chenille Armchairs
1980s Cane Lounge Chairs
Art Deco Screen Dressing
Tambour Lamp
Vintage Round Wood Bar Stool
Retro Accent Chair
Clerks Chair
French Metal Bistro Cafe Chairs
Santo Domingo Jewelry
Indian Arrowheads
Rattan Presidents Chair