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Plisse Walnut Accent Chair by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Plisse Walnut Accent Chair by Alter Ego Studio
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D 66 x W 76 x H 66 cm
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
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
1980s Vintage Reupholstered Emerald Green Dark Walnut Accent Chair
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful reupholstered emerald green dark walnut MCM accent chair!! This chair was reupholstered
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Walnut Accent Chair
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this Mid-20th century French Accent Chair is crafted from solid
Category
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Accent Chair
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Accent Chair in Walnut Wood
Designed by Project 213A in 2023 as part of the Brand's signature Foot
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Two Fine Carved Walnut Baroque Style Accent Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
expected age-related scrapes to the arms, legs and feet, stable age cracks to the side chair back.
Please
Category
20th Century Georgian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century walnut metamorphic chair, with pierced back above solid seat the chair opens into a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders
Materials
Walnut
1950s Vintage Walnut Scoop Back Accent Chair With Cabriole Legs
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage Walnut Scoop Back Accent Chair featuring exquisite cabriole legs and beautiful, clean
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Hall Chairs Walnut Dining Accent Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Accent Chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inches
48" high at back
19" wide
19" deep (back to front)
18
Category
Antique 18th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th C Biedermeier Ebonized & Burl Walnut Curule Base Side Accent Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable pair of Biedermeier Period Side Chairs. The pair features shapely sabre legs, ebonized
Category
Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35 in W 19 in D 22.5 in
Foot Accent Chair by Project 213A
Located in Geneve, CH
Foot Accent Chair by Project 213A
Dimensions: W 48 x D 35 x H 79 cm
Materials: Walnut
The Foot
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Antique Carved Walnut French Victorian Louis XV Style Side Accent Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable pair of hand carved walnut 19th Century French side chairs in the Louis XV taste. The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 33.75 in W 20 in D 23 in
Adrian Pearsall Style Kroehler Walnut and Grey Reupholstered Fabric Accent Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Adrian Pearsall style Kroehler accent chair. A beautiful accent piece with a super cozy
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 35 in W 30.25 in D 31 in
Accent Chair in oak
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Accent Chair
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
The accent chair has three individually shaped legs
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Handsome Pair French Country Walnut Faux Bamboo Caned Club Accent Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A wonderful pair of faux bamboo caned club chairs with a glossy light tortoise finish. The sturdy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Lounge and Accent Sling Chair, Walnut and Brown Leather by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
brown leather, this chair will make a statement in any room. An excellent accent lounge chair for your
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
H 34 in W 27 in D 34 in
Antique Small Jacobean Style Turn Carved Walnut Accent Side Chairs - a Pair
By Jacobean
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Small Jacobean Style Turn Carved Walnut Accent Side Chairs - a Pair. Item featured is an
Category
Early 20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 33.5 in W 17.5 in D 17 in
Antique Henry II Carved Walnut Upholstered Leather Dining Side Accent Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Henry II style dining side chair, circa 1880s. Made from walnut with an embossed leather
Category
Antique 1880s Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of George Henkel Victorian Accent Chairs
By George Henckel & Sons
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of exceptional Victorian Laminated side chairs by George Henkel Philadelphia 1860"s. The
Category
Antique 1860s American Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Antique American Carved Walnut Parlor Chairs with Erotic Female Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique chairs is unsigned but believed to have been made in the United States in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 39 in W 23 in D 20 in
Antique Mahogany Chiavari Vanity Accent Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
or walnut petite vanity desk accent dining chair
with a spring-supported seat.
Approximate
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Two '2' Jens Risom Armchairs / Accent Chairs on Walnut Frames, USA, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
This set of chairs is for the collector with exceptional taste, as it is one of the more profound
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 32 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
Ralph Lauren Style Country French Chairs Accent Antique 1940s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Country French Antique 1940s Accent Chairs
Very well-built chairs with inner spring-supported seats
Category
Vintage 1940s French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Solid Wood Slab Sculpted Dining Chair with Brass Accent
By Marco Bogazzi
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Contemporary lines with hand sculpted facets define this simple yet strong dining side chair. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Oak, Teak, Walnut
The Enzo Shearling Accent Chair by Arjé
By ARJÉ
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shearling Chair is crafted to order in Brooklyn, New York from fine shearling and black walnut wood. Enzo
Category
2010s American Corner Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Solid Wood Dining Chair / Accent Chair / Chair-05 by Dalisay Collection
Located in Makati City, PH
Collection's Chair-05 makes the perfect accent piece or dining chair for your home and reinterprets the lines
Category
2010s Philippine Chairs
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Petite Wood Float Chair, Walnut Wood and Acrylic Chair
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
suitable as an accent chair, a dining chair, or even at a vanity table. It is both functional and a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Walnut, Wood
Pair of Vintage Modern Walnut Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut chairs. Featuring rich walnut grain and a backrest set
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Don Shoemaker Accent Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage sculpted frame armchair by designer Don Shoemaker makes an interesting addition to any interior. One of the most well-known designers of the Mexican-Modernism movement, ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
. Its solid walnut wood construction, finished with a rich French Dark polish and accented with brass
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
Upholstered 18th Century Italian Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th-century Italian carved walnut arm chairs with gilt accenting and custom grey colored
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Highback Accent Chair in Ivory Mohair, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning Mid-Century Modern lounge chair featuring a high-back for head support and button
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Contemporary Dining Chair in Caribbean Walnut, in Stock
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Tamay Chair brings together personality and subtlety, based on simple lines and harmonious
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Vittorio Nobili Walnut Plywood & Brass 'Medea' Chair
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Utrecht, NL
walnut plywood shell with high gloss lacquer finish accented with brass hardware.
Four legged base of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Antique Side Accent Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of walnut side chairs with pierced splat backs, hand carved. Clean and simple lines, new
Category
Antique 19th Century European French Provincial Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Walnut Library Step
Located in Garnerville, NY
Elegant Victorian walnut fold out library step. The compact way of getting to those hard to reach
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Ladders
Materials
Steel, Iron
Louis XV Fauteuil in Walnut with Painted Accents, France c. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Louis XV period Walnut Fauteuil, featuring carved foliate designs on the exposed apron
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Tuscan Folding Accent Chairs, circa 1860
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rectangular leather back over down swept arms, raised on X - form legs ending in scrolled feet, overall inlaid in bead and reel banding and flowers filled urns.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Minimalist Modern Dining Chair in Caribbean Walnut, in Stock
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Tamay Chair brings together personality and subtlety, based on simple lines and harmonious
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Antique Queen Anne Style Walnut Burl Wood Chairs Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Here are a lovely pair of elegant antique Queen Anne style walnut burl wood chairs. They are petite
Category
20th Century Queen Anne Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, club chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
. Its solid walnut wood construction, finished with a rich French Dark polish and accented with brass
Category
2010s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Antique English Figural Carved Chair / Walnut & White Linen
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Antique English Hand-Carved Hardwood Figural chair. Intricate detailed carved crest, medallion leg
Category
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Materials
Linen, Hardwood, Walnut
Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
. Its solid walnut wood construction, finished with a rich French Dark polish and accented with brass
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
Dan Johnson Walnut and Brass Viscount Chair by Selig
By Dan Johnson
Located in Wilton, CT
. This accent chair would fit well in any mid-century or contemporary setting.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Twelve French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand set of twelve bespoke dining chairs a' oreilles or with ears crafted in the French Louis XV
Category
20th Century American Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Brass
His and Hers Pair of Adrian Pearsall Style Reupholstered Armchair Accent Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A his and hers Adrian Pearsall style set of accent chairs. A gorgeous set of reupholstered chairs
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 32 in W 33 in D 29 in
Vintage Pair Chinese Chippendale Rattan Rolling Accent Chairs Wicker Henry Link
By Henry Link
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of rattan rolling Chinese Chippendale accent chairs from Wicker by Henry Link. They
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
H 28.25 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
Clorophilla Dining Chair in Solid Walnut with Padded Seat and Lamb Covering
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
precision, the chair features a solid walnut structure, creating a sturdy and elegant foundation. The Solid
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lambskin, Walnut
H 38.59 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Lloyd Barrel Back Lounge and Accent Chair by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd lounge chair by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood frame / hand rubbed oil finish / solid steel or
Category
2010s North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French hand-carved walnut prayer chair, or prie-dieu in French
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Original Art Nouveau, bold, One of a Kind, Lounge Chair, Walnut, Leather, Unique
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
forms and intricate detailing.
Crafted from solid walnut wood, the Fleur Chair boasts luxurious brass
Category
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 42 in W 28 in D 26 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Adrian Pearsall Style Accent Side Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning, very beautiful walnut Pair of side chairs. Price here is for both chairs. These delicate
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century High-Back Walnut & Leather Chair, Niels Koefoed Style, USA, c. 1960
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a unique, hand-built accent chair from the 1960's. Built in the manner of Niels
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 42 in W 18 in D 22 in
21st Century Cotton Velvet Canyon Bar Chair Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
cotton velvet, standing on walnut wood legs that are covered with aged brushed brass accents. Being a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
1940s Santa Barbara-Style Side Chair in Lavender, Taupe, Brown with Walnut Frame
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning side chair or accent chair that is classic Santa Barbara chic!
The proportions are
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 44 in W 21.5 in D 18.5 in
Adrian Pearsall High Back Lounge/ Accent Chair Crypton "Mambo Jive"
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage sculptural lounge/accent chair, designed by Adrian Pearsall . Features a
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Morgan Chair tight seat and back Sleeper chair woods oak maple walnut custom
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The sleek Morgan chair is cozy and charming. It is accented by tapered legs and strikes the perfect
Category
2010s American Other Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 28.5 in W 26.5 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Walnut Slipper Chair By Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek, mid-century modern, walnut frame, slipper chair by Kroehler is newly upholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
original Art Nouveau, bold, One of a Kind, Chair in Walnut, Brass, Cane, velvet
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
forms and intricate detailing.
Crafted from solid walnut wood, the Fleur Chair boasts luxurious brass
Category
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 42 in W 28 in D 26 in
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps a Very Useful Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
extra height is needed
The chair is made in Walnut, it is 35” high, 15” wide, and 22” deep at the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Ladders
Materials
Walnut
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Walnut Accent Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the walnut accent chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and fabric, every walnut accent chair was constructed with great care. There are 24 variations of the antique or vintage walnut accent chair you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer walnut accent chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A walnut accent chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made walnut accent chair over the years, but those crafted by Crump and Kwash, B.L. Marble Chair Co. and B.L. Marble Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Walnut Accent Chair?
Prices for a walnut accent chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $350 and can go as high as $4,885, while the average can fetch as much as $1,678.
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 Walnut Accent Chair
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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, 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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