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Unusual Early 20th Century Photographer's Posing Chair with Ornate Carving
Located in Lafayette, IN
Neoclassical throne/campaign chair style, versatile design, and unique history, this makes an excellent accent
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Large Danish Lounge Chair with Teak Accents, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very unusual Danish lounge chair. Probably made in the 1960's but maker and Designer is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
1950s Iron Spindle Fan Back Side Chairs, A Pair
By Freda Diamond, Modernmasters Inc., Paul McCobb, Clifford Pascoe
Located in Garnerville, NY
used as a nice accent chair anywhere. Circa 1950-60. The iron chair base is reminiscent of the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Antique Chinese Qing Hongmu Wood Wedding Low Chair
Located in Forney, TX
chair.
Unusual form featuring a concealed storage drawer and diminutive low chair size.
Hand
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
French Bergère Chair in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Dallas, TX
of the front of the chair. This is a slightly unusual setup for chair legs but it adds character to
Category
20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Silver
Pair of Kabuto Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko
By Tendo Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Tendo Mokko has long used outside furniture designers, which is unusual for Japanese manufacturers
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Chairs
Materials
Plywood
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
Set of 4 Postmodern Black and Wood Chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker, 1980s
By Kurt Thut
Located in Basel, BS
1980s Memphis chair from Switzerland stands out as a strong and unusual design. Its unique combination
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Klismos Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
chairs are painted a soft gray/green with gilt accents and have great splayed legs or saber legs. Our
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Classical Greek Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Postmodern Black and Wood Chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker, 1980s--2 pcs
By Kurt Thut
Located in Basel, BS
1980s Memphis chair from Switzerland stands out as a strong and unusual design. Its unique combination
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Post Modern Style Mohair Lounge Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
form lounge chair with fixed back and unusual back leg that flows from the top to the bottom and nearly
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Set of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Swivel Tilt Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Amazing pair of rocking swivel lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pierre Paulin F 780 "Concorde" Vintage Chair for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in San Diego, CA
unusual and velvet is spectacular on this chair!
Versatile chair that looks great with any style of
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
English 1850s Oak Chair with Pierced Back, Carved Inscription and Wooden Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
English chair circa 1850 will make for a great decorative accent in any hallway, foyer or mudroom.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34.25 in W 17.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Italian 1860s Upholstered Side Chairs with Crescent Backs and Saber Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
pair of unusual Italian chairs features a curving moon crescent-shaped crest, adorned with the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34.5 in W 18.5 in D 14 in
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
Pair of Regency Inspired Side Chairs with Caned Seats
Located in Sheffield, MA
A unique and unusual pair of 20th Century Regency inspired mahogany side chairs with caned seats
Category
20th Century European Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Easton Side Chair, Fully Wrapped Upholstered Leather in Green Colour
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
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The Easton side chair is uniquely crafted from stainless steel and Italian leather. Hand-wrapped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Easton Dining Chair, Fully Wrapped Upholstered Leather in Navy Colour
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
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The Easton dining chair is uniquely crafted from stainless steel and Italian leather. Hand-wrapped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Easton Dining Chair, Fully Wrapped Upholstered Leather Fern & Teal Colours
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
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The Easton dining chair is uniquely crafted from stainless steel and Italian leather. Hand-wrapped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Easton Side Chair, Fully Wrapped Upholstered Leather in Black Colour
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
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The Easton side chair is uniquely crafted from stainless steel and Italian leather. Hand-wrapped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Easton Side Chair, Fully Wrapped Upholstered Leather in Navy Colour
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
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The Easton side chair is uniquely crafted from stainless steel and Italian leather. Hand-wrapped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Easton Side Chair, Fully Wrapped Upholstered Leather in Red Colour
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
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The Easton side chair is uniquely crafted from stainless steel and Italian leather. Hand-wrapped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Easton Dining Chair, Fully Wrapped Upholstered Leather Pear & Carmine Colours
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
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The Easton dining chair is uniquely crafted from stainless steel and Italian leather. Hand-wrapped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Easton Dining Chair, Fully Wrapped Upholstered Leather in Red Colour
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
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The Easton dining chair is uniquely crafted from stainless steel and Italian leather. Hand-wrapped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Easton Dining Chair, Fully Wrapped Upholstered Leather in Black Colour
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
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The Easton dining chair is uniquely crafted from stainless steel and Italian leather. Hand-wrapped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Easton Dining Chair, Fully Wrapped Upholstered Leather in Green Colour
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
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The Easton dining chair is uniquely crafted from stainless steel and Italian leather. Hand-wrapped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Ego Screen Pearl White Large by Karim Rashid for Scarlet Splendour
By Karim Rashid
Located in Kolkata, IN
started as an unusual assignment for Karim during his time with Gaetano Pesce in 1984, has now evolved to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal
Ego Screen Pearl White by Karim Rashid for Scarlet Splendour
By Karim Rashid
Located in Kolkata, IN
started as an unusual assignment for Karim during his time with Gaetano Pesce in 1984, has now evolved to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal
Four Chairs in Lacquered Metal in the Style of Colette Gueden, circa 1960
By Colette Gueden
Located in Charleston, SC
accent chair anywhere. Circa 1950-60. The iron chair base is reminiscent of Colette Gueden or Clifford
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Radiant Set of 14 Rattan Chairs in Cordovan and Caramel by Wisner for Ficks Reed
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
H 31 in W 18 in D 20 in
Radiant Set of 8 Rattan Chairs in Cordovan and Caramel by Wisner for Ficks Reed
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
H 31 in W 18 in D 20 in
Set of Six 1940's Dining Chairs in Beech w/ Nickel Detail, Attrib to Rene Prou
By René Prou
Located in New York City, NY
bronze side bar flanks and accents the back rest, granting this chair a very unusual and unique style
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nickel
H 41.25 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 in
Modernist Iron and Plywood side chair attributed to Egon Eiermann, Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Buffalo, NY
accent chair,
Egon Eiermann was one of Germany's most prominent architects the second half of the 20th
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 30.6 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Four Superb Restored Loungers by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Superb Restored Pair of Loungers by Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Elegant Restored Pair of Throne Loungers by Willow and Reed, circa 1955
By Willow and Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
crafted hardwood and rattan construction with lovely lattice detail. Beautiful finials accent the chair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Superb Pair of Tortoiseshell Pagoda Loungers by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chair frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood, Cane
Unusual Pair of Mid Century Style Modern Arm Chairs
By Hastening Designs
Located in Middleburg, VA
Unusual Pair of Mid Century Style Modern Arm Chairs. Styled after a 1960’s Danish design called the
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Ash
Modern Black Silver Gold or Copper Metal Rabbit Accent Chair
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Qeeboo
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
to reinterpret the simplest objects of daily life transformed Mr. Holder into Killer, an unusual
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Plastic
A Close Woven Wicker Ottoman in French Green Finish with Colored Accents
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A rare and an unusual wicker ottoman made between 1915 - 1920s by the Heywood Wakefield Company of
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Chinese Low Back Lady's Chair, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
trimming each leg. Placed beside a vanity or accenting a parlor, this unusual seat elevates its
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Children's Horse Head Rocking Chair
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and unusual form antique American early wooden child’s toy horse rocker with cushioned seat
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Children's Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
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
Armchair Play in velour fabric
Located in Kyiv, UA
“PLAY” armchair has an unusual shape that was assembled from several geometric elements. The bagel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Armchair PLAY Karandash Dedar Best of year 2022 winner Interior Design Magazine
Located in Kyiv, UA
“PLAY” armchair has an unusual shape that was assembled from several geometric elements. The bagel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
H 27.96 in W 30.71 in D 24.41 in
Armchair PLAY Best of year 2022 winner by Interior Design Magazine
Located in Kyiv, UA
“PLAY” armchair has an unusual shape that was assembled from several geometric elements. The bagel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Armchair PLAY in wool fabric
Located in Kyiv, UA
“PLAY” armchair has an unusual shape that was assembled from several geometric elements. The bagel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Armchair PLAY Boucle Best of year 2022 winner Interior Design Magazine
Located in Kyiv, UA
“PLAY” armchair has an unusual shape that was assembled from several geometric elements. The bagel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
H 27.96 in W 30.71 in D 24.41 in
Armchair by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1950 Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Göteborg, SE
An unusual armchair by Kurt Østervig for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark.
The Danish oak wing chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 33.47 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Chinese Merchant's Armchairs with Burlwood Inlay, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
design and richly aged patina, these low armchairs are fantastic as accent chairs in a living room or
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Burl, Elm
Sculptural Silver-tone Metal Folding Tray Top Service Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and a bit unusual vintage silver and gold tone metal service table with decorative blue
Category
20th Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze Occasional Table
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning and unusual mid-century gilt occasional table featuring a circular dish shaped top with
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency End Tables
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paint
Chinese Antique Carved Wood Armchair with Medallion, Mythical Animal and Clouds
Located in Yonkers, NY
hand-woven rattan seat. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this unusual
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 40 in W 26.5 in D 18.5 in
Large Woven Leather and Steel Bench by Erwine & Estelle Laverne
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in San Diego, CA
seating option in a living room, a statement piece in an entryway, or a luxurious accent in a bedroom
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Rare Restored Campaign Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ficks Reed. Exceptional rattan and hardwood construction with Cane back panels. Brass caps accent the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Wright & Davies Sterling Silver Box Hand Painted Enamel Plaque with Genre Scene
By Wright & Davies 1
Located in Cincinnati, OH
is seated in a green upholstered chair and leans forward, grasping a fan in her hands. She appears
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 1.75 in W 3.75 in D 5.375 in
MCM White Formica Top & Steel Modernist Coffee Table by William Plunkett 60's
By William Plunkett
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Coulsdon Chair (1964) and glass-topped Coulsdon Coffee Table (1965) – which won a Council of Industrial
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 14.38 in W 60.04 in D 24.02 in
Modern Arturo Pani Style Agate Abalone Marble Compass Side Table
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking Modernist Arturo Pani style compass mounted accent table.
Dating to the late
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Agate, Stone, Marble, Brass
Fabulous Restored Sofa by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954- Pair Available
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
accent the arms. Aged to absolute perfection. The unmistakable look of old money. This unusual sofa was
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 76 in D 35.5 in
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An assortment of unusual accent chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique unusual accent chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 146 antique and vintage unusual accent chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of unusual accent chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Unusual accent chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Unusual accent chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ficks Reed, John Wisner and And Objects are consistently popular.
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Prices for unusual accent chairs start at $20 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $3,500.
Finding the Right seating for You
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 Unusual Accent Chairs
- 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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