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Vintage Gilded Accent Chair
By Isenhour Furniture
Located in Naples, FL
Vintage Isenhour giltwood accent chair with detailed carvings and nailhead trim. Striped upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Pair of Gilded Accent Chairs
By Isenhour Furniture
Located in Naples, FL
Gorgeous pair of honey stained Isenhour chairs with gilded accents, carvings and nailhead trim
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Venetian Rococo Polychrome and Gilded Chair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Fine 18th century Venetian Rococo polychrome and gilded antique chair
Gorgeous Venetian green
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Gilded Opera Chairs, 4 Avail
Located in Birmingham, AL
Four 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded opera chairs with tufted seats, handcrafted in
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
H 34.5 in W 17 in D 14 in
Set of Four Italian 1790s Neoclassical Period Music Chairs with Gilded Trellis
Located in Atlanta, GA
with new upholstery. Each chair features a curved back, delicately accented by volutes on the sides
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.63 in W 20.63 in D 19.5 in
1940s Italian Late Art Deco Pair Gilded Black Lacquered Chairs in Black Velvet
Located in New York, NY
structure is in black lacquered wood with gilded carved side decorations and gold accents on the front legs
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 40.75 in W 18 in D 18.5 in
Belle Époque French Louis XVI Style Gilded Chair with Upholstered Seat, c 1900
Located in Miami, FL
1890-1900. A beautiful chair for a dressing table, writing table, or as an elegant accent
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 32 in W 17 in D 19.5 in
Superb Set of 8 Maison Jansen Attributed Set Painted Gilded Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
gilt accents and have a distressed finish. These chairs are perfect for you and your home and will
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 38 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs with Lyre back and gilded accents
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six French Art Deco Chairs
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Set of six 1940s dining room chairs in solid mahogany, with gilded bronze accents, upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Glam Pair of Silver Painted French Wingback Chairs with Cheetah Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
cheetah print, and having carved and gilded frames. There is an elegant cross stretcher for added
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Italian 1800s Walnut Side Chairs with Carved and Gilt Floral Medallions, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
, use them as accent chairs in a bedroom or study, where their exquisite craftsmanship can be fully
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 32.25 in W 18 in D 15 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1900s Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bergères Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
with a light color painted finish accented with gilded details. The backs are each carved with tied
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 40.5 in W 26.75 in D 30 in
Pair of Italian 1860s Upholstered Side Chairs with Crescent Backs and Saber Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
classical figure of the god Mercury. The splat is replaced by a hand carved finial with gilded accents. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34.5 in W 18.5 in D 14 in
French Vintage Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
chairs are in excellent condition and feature gilded silver and gold accented metal frames that are
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rococo Chair in Painted Wood from Denmark Around the Year, 1740
Located in Lejre, DK
furniture often adorned with delicate floral motifs, scrolled carvings, and gilded accents. The chair
Category
Antique 1740s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Chinoiserie Regency Style Union National Black & Gilt Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Union National
Located in Topeka, KS
chairs 5 side & 1 armchair set of 6. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Fabric
H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Antique Neoclassical Egyptian Revival Armchair W/ Carved Sphinx Supports, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved, gilded and ebonized figural lady sphinxes. A detachable seat with contemporary upholstery. Areas
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Walnut, Giltwood
H 38.75 in W 25 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Theodore Alexander "Spencer House" Armchairs & Table
Located in Barrowford, GB
materials (such as solid Poplar and Briar woods, and gilded using real gold-leaf) and created using skills
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Modernist Gilded Wrought-Iron & Glass Coffee Accent Table ca. 1950s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MODERNIST GILDED WROUGHT-IRON AND GLASS COFFEE TABLE
French, circa 1950s unmarked
Item # 401RGG02P
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 19.13 in W 29.63 in D 29.63 in
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Fauteuil Gilded Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
with exquisitely carved gilt gold accent overlay, with rococo styling throughout with scrolled carved
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Neoclassic Revival Black Side Chair Gilt Wing Accents Off-White Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage neoclassic revival side chair with a black painted frame, gilt wing accents and
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
H 41 in W 25.25 in D 28 in
Mid-19th Century Custom Mahogany & Gilded Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous black lacquered accent armchair with gilded geometric design. Custom ivory upholstered
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Venetian 1810s Rococo Style Painted Wood Armchair with Parcel-Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
new upholstery. The chair is raised on four cabriole legs accented with gilded C-scrolls, and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 40.75 in W 25.5 in D 22 in
Hollywood Regency Antiqued Gold Iron End or Side Accent Table Square Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
beautifully gilded iron end, side, or accent table with a square glass top. The base is solid, sturdy, and
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Steel
H 20 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
1920s Hammered Iron Mirror and Chair, France
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
. The frame is stamped with a floral frieze motif with gilded accents and wavy scalloped edges on the
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Chairs Screen Print by Marcia Grostein
By Marcia Grostein
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous and striking chairs screen-print by listed artist Marcia Grostein (Brazilian-American born
Category
Vintage 1980s American Prints
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
Boudoir Lounge Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton & Ej Victor with Pillows
By E.J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Armchair Carved Gilded Walnut by CAROL HICKS BOLTON for EJ VICTOR
With the original matching
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of 1920s Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Child's Chairs with Carved Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
, painted and accented with gilded highlights, will make for an excellent addition to any child's room where
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 31 in W 16 in D 13.75 in
English Regency Upholstered Armchair with Painted and Gilt Wood Legs on Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
back, seat with cushion and arms over four exquisite short painted legs with gilded accents. The front
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Muslin, Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
H 37.75 in W 27 in D 24 in
Louis XV Style French Caned Settees
Located in New Orleans, LA
versatile chairs are exquisitely crafted with gracefully curved, double caned seat backs, while bronze
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XVI Chaise Longue in White Bronze on Teakwood, Louis Chaise Longue by Paul
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener being a favourite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with
Category
2010s Indian Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
H 26.75 in W 24 in D 70 in
Vintage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze Occasional Table
Located in Forney, TX
, rising on circular base. Richly embellished with a brilliant gilded foil faux marble finish decorated in
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency End Tables
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paint
Daybed Louis XVI Style in White Bronze on Teak Wood, Louis XVI Daybed by Paul
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Riesener being a favourite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with gilded bronze and
Category
2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 24 in D 70 in
Antique French Oil Painting on Board, “The Unveiling” by Emile Meyer, 1823-1893
By Emile Meyer
Located in Dallas, TX
“French gray” with gilded accents that feel as if you could physically touch them. Other items of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
H 33 in W 40.375 in D 3.375 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Marble-Top Center Table
Located in Forney, TX
accented with hand-carved giltwood rosettes and gilt metal beaded trim, rising on fluted and tapered legs
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Breccia Marble, Bronze
Fine Antique English Watercolor Painting, Adam Style Palace Interior Rendering
Located in New York, NY
garlands and gilded accents complete the extravagant display worthy of the Great Houses of England.
Adam
Category
Antique 19th Century British Adam Style Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 20.25 in W 24 in D 1 in
English 19th Century Framed Still-Life Violin Painting Signed Maurice Charles
Located in Atlanta, GA
depicts a delicate vignette made of a violin, whose verticality is accented by the presence of a candle
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 23.75 in W 16 in D 2 in
19th Century Spanish Fernandino Bombe Commode & Mirror
Located in Forney, TX
scrolling foliates.
Mounted over a mahogany bombe shaped chest accented with contrasting string banded
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
French Gilded Wood Side Chair
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this stunning Art Nouveau chair in gilded wood finish. It is upholstered with a silk seat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Palisades Accent Chair I in Carbon and Caviar by Innova Luxuxy Group
By Innova Luxury Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
accent chair. But, from the chair’s sleek and guiding hand-gilded metal framework, to the rich perfection
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Rocking Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
A mid 19th century American, probably Hitchcock, black painted with gilded accents rocking chair of
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
19th Century French Napoleon III Chaffeuse (Slipper Chair)
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful Napoleon III painted and gilded chauffeuse (slipper chair) from France circa 1870
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Marmont Lounge Chair in Matte Gold & Crimson by Innova Luxuxy Group
By Innova Luxury Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Marmont lounge chair is a classic piece with a modern appeal as it gives a nod to old Hollywood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Ten venetian style chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of carved and painted hard wood dining ccairs, eight side and two arm. Red painted with gilded
Category
20th Century South American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Paint, Leather
Vintage French Satinwood Vanity Table with Inlaid Wood and Gold Accents
Located in Farmers Branch, TX
with hinged-mounted adjustable side views. Glamorously restored and polished blonde finish is accented
Category
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Vanities
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Vintage French Hand Painted Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gorgeous pair of hand painted hand carved ornate French chairs.Grey blue wood frames with gilded
Category
Vintage 1950s British Armchairs
Rare Set of Three Renaissance Chairs, Florence circa 1580
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Rare set of three "chairs skirt has" high wooden backrest walnut.
The armrests are based dishes on
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood, Leather, Walnut
Pair of French Wingback Painted Wood Leather Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Pair of French 20th Century Wingback Painted Wood with Gilded Accents Chairs with Leather
Category
20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style French Bergeres
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XVI style bergeres in original finish with gilded accents. Chairs have been recently
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Louis XV Style Accent Chair
Located in Pomona, CA
Louis XV style accent chair. Detail hand carving with gilded accent. Newly upholstered in linen.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Maitland Smith Magnificent Regency Accent Chair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gilded gold frame with silver accents. Beautiful carved back and legs. Leather seat with embossed
Category
Late 20th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gilt Wood Accent Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
Delightfully detailed accent chair with gilded wood frame and brass tacked trim. Wonderful, fussy
Category
Early 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
A Single Swedish 19th Century Neoclassical Style Painted and Gilded Tub Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Swedish 19th century neoclassical style painted wood upholstered tub chair with gilded
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
Rare Pair Of Italian Polished Brass Chiavari Accent Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
These rare Chiavari chairs feature simplistic brass frames with ornate crest shaped backs. A
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 10 Carved and Gilded Italian Dining Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Massive set of Italian carved and gilded wood chairs with bone colored linen upholstery. Unusual
Category
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Louis XVI style leaf gilded bergere chair, hand carved, silk botanical fabric.
Located in Oakville, ON
An elegant Louis XVI style bergere accent chair. It is from France circa 1890. it has extensive
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 39.75 in W 29 in D 21.5 in
Set of Six Vintage Ebonized Wood Upholstered Spoon Back Chairs with Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
upholstered seats and gilt accents. Born during the midcentury period, each of this set of six dining chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 38 in W 22 in D 21 in
Set of 12 Louis XIV Style Hand-Carved 24-Karat Gilded Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 stunning Louis XIV style dining chairs that have been gilded in 24-karat gold-leaf. They
Category
Vintage 1960s American Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
PAIR of 1920's Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs, Ormolu Accents
Located in Port Chester, NY
A pair of 1920's French mahogany armchairs with gilded bronze accents. Newly upholstered in ecru
Category
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
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Gilded Accent Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic gilded accent chair available at 1stDibs. Each gilded accent chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Find 55 options for an antique or vintage gilded accent chair now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer gilded accent chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each gilded accent chair bearing Louis XVI, louis xv or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made gilded accent chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Innova Luxury Group, Isenhour Furniture and Union National are consistently popular.
How Much is a Gilded Accent Chair?
The average selling price for a gilded accent chair at 1stDibs is $3,995, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $22,500 for the highest priced.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Gilded 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024A good height for an accent chair is usually around 35 inches overall, with a seat height of 16 inches. However, you should consider the scale of the rest of your furniture when selecting chairs. Generally, the seat on your accent chair should be no more than 4 inches higher or lower than the seats on adjacent pieces like sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of accent chairs.
- 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.
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