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Antique English Wing Accent Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 1700’s English Oak Wing Chair. Arm height 23”
Category
Antique 1790s British Wingback Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Wing Back French Style Accent Chair
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage wing chair,
Original paint, with gilt wood finish, upholstery in cotton linen blend.
Size
Category
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Georgian Leather Wing Chair Chesterfield Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Revival Leather Wing Chair.
A leather wing chair is a classic piece of furniture typically
Category
Vintage 1920s Georgian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Sigfrid Ljungqvist Wing Chair for Mobelfabrik, Sweden, 1950
By AB S Ljungqvists Möbelfabrik
Located in Paris, FR
Sigfrid Ljungqvist wing chair for Mobelfabrik, Sweden, 1950
This rare chair was manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Modern Wing Chair Light Blue Velvet
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
The AVI armchair. Be embraced by this modern twist of the Classic wing chair with its soft curves
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Adrian Pearsall Wing Chairs Model 2231-C, Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Adrian Pearsall wing chairs Model 2231-C in dark green leather (high quality hide from
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Modern Wing Chair Upholstered in Emerald Green Velvet
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
The AVI Armchair. Be embraced by this modern twist of the classic wing chair with its soft curves
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric
1990s XL Ralph Lauren Henredon Sculptural Curved Wing Chairs, Set of 2
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning chairs you could hope to find. This is an
Category
1990s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Modern Swivel Chair in Blue Woven and Fuchsia Velvet Accent Welting
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
, accented with a fuchsia velvet welting.
Frame is solid hard maple. It has a tight seat and back cushion
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Maple
1970s Queen Anne Style Wing-Back Chairs in a Cream Swiss Floral Fabric, a Pair
By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Stunning pair of vintage Queen-Anne style wing-back chairs in a neutral cream Swiss dot fabric. (I
Category
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 44 in W 23 in D 25 in
Antique Henry II Carved Walnut Upholstered Leather Dining Side Accent Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
back featuring a crest and winged griffon. The lower back of the chair showcases an carved arvade with
Category
Antique 1880s Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Custom Steel and Leather Hand-Forged Black and Brown Handmade Sling Chairs
By Helvey Originals
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of custom handmade Iron and leather sling chairs.
Bases:
The bases are hand forged in a
Category
2010s American Other Chairs
Materials
Iron, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
In the style of Paolo Buffa, this 1950;s butterfly wing back chair has been restored and newly
Category
Vintage 1950s European Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These butterfly wing backs are just gorgeous. Each chair represents a truly novel twist on the
Category
Vintage 1940s English Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Carved Velvet Wingback Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
French Louis XV Rococo Hand Carved Burnout Velvet Wing Back Chair
We also have the matching sofa in
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Wellington Hall Walnut Fauteuil Wingback Club Lounge Library Arm Chair 44"
By Wellington Hall Ltd
Located in Dayton, OH
styling with domed top with winged form, padded arms, serpentine accents and cabriole legs.
Wellington
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 6 James Mont Midcentury American Cerused and Silver Gilt Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
rectangular openwork backrests featuring an arched interior, carved in a wing design with silver leaf accents
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
H 41.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Painted and Carved Wingback Bergère Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style painted wingback bergère chair from the 19th century, with carved decor
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 46.5 in W 27.5 in D 22 in
Hans Wegner 'Ap-15' Wingback Lounge Chair in Teak and Fabric, Denmark, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hellouw, NL
with its accents and different shades. The seating area of this lounge chair is truly phenomenal. A
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 39.38 in W 30.32 in D 32.29 in
Pair of French 1890s Louis XVI Style Painted Wood Bergère Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood wingback bergère chairs from the late 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 42.5 in W 26.25 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Luna Dining Chair Cotton Velvet Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Contemporary Dining Chair. To give it a special touch, a wing-shaped backrest was added, providing a unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
19th Century English Georgian-Style Wingchair
Located in Chicago, IL
leather wing chair. Its intriguing flared wings, tapering down to meet out-turned arms, evoke a sense of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Made to Order Swedish Wing Back Chair with Antiqued Ebonized Painted Finish Gilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to Order Wing Back Swedish Chair with Ebonized Painted Finish with Gilt Accents, Upholstered
Category
2010s American Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 50 in W 32 in D 28 in
Antique French Louis XVI Victorian Gold Gilt Wood Wing Back Bergere Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Victorian Gold Gilt Wood Wing Back Bergere Arm Chair. Item featured
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 45 in W 27 in D 27 in
Antique Bar Harbor Style Wicker Wing Chair in Natural Finish with Green Trim
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful, antique Heywood Wakefield, Bar Harbor style wicker wing chair, recently acquired from
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Reed, Wood
Mid Century Curved Wing Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-century inspired curved wing leather armchair with nailhead trim accents. This beautiful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Lounge Armchair with Wing Style Design in White Cowhide
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
four solid wood legs. The unique proportions of the JENN lounge chair make it a dainty accent that is
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
French Art Deco Parquetry Inlaid Oak Winged Side/ End/ Night Table A. Sornay
By Andre Sornay
Located in New York City, NY
.
This can be used on the side of a chair or as a sofa table, as an end table, night table, accent table
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Oak
H 27.25 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Swallowtail chair
By Brian Fireman Design
Located in Tryon, NC
dining table. The chair is equally suited as a set around a dining table, a desk chair, or accent chair
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Swallowtail chair
By Brian Fireman Design
Located in Tryon, NC
dining table. The chair is equally suited as a set around a dining table, a desk chair, or accent chair
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Swallowtail chair
By Brian Fireman Design
Located in Tryon, NC
dining table. The chair is equally suited as a set around a dining table, a desk chair, or accent chair
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Swallowtail chair
By Brian Fireman Design
Located in Tryon, NC
dining table. The chair is equally suited as a set around a dining table, a desk chair, or accent chair
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Swallowtail Chair
By Brian Fireman Design
Located in Tryon, NC
dining table. The chair is equally suited as a set around a dining table, a desk chair, or accent chair
Category
2010s North American Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Charles Hollis Jones Aqua Lucite Bar Cart
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
our gallery next to a small Knoll Saarinen Tulip side table and a Dunbar Wing Chair for scale.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Lucite
English Georgian Style Brown Leather Wingback Armchair
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
English George III style wingback armchair finished in brown leather.
The wing chair features
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Danish Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to Otto Færge
By Otto Færge 1
Located in New York, NY
springs. Comfortable and stylish, these chairs would make a perfect accent in any living space
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Mahogany
French Pair Fauteuils, Early to Mid 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
top-rail, with softly rounded shoulders, that give a subtle winged affect, and cascade down onto arms
Category
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
George II Style Wing Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of wing chairs updated with a black, grey and off-white paisley upholstery and accented with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown George II Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Painted Fauteil Wing Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Louis XV fauteil polychrome wing chair, raised on cabriole legs and intricately carved with
Category
Antique 18th Century French Wingback Chairs
Beautiful Wing Back with Pyton Fabric
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful wing back single accent chair with rare Pyton snake cotton fabric. Adds a very
Category
20th Century Queen Anne Lounge Chairs
Early 18th Century French Deconstructed High Wing Back Fruitwood Armchair
Located in Poling, West Sussex
frame has been accented with nail tacks showing the true sole of the chair with later upholstery. The
Category
Antique Early 18th Century European Baroque Revival Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 51.19 in W 32.29 in D 22.45 in
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
Sheridan Office / Wing / Accent Chair, Tufted Leather, Patinated, Bronze Casters
Located in Stamford, CT
Sheridan Office / Wing / accent chair, Tufted leather, Patinated, Bronze Casters
Sheridan
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 39.5 in W 31.75 in D 32 in
Harald Relling Wing Chair for Westnofa, 1970s
By Harald Relling
Located in North Vancouver, BC
This slingback chair by Harald Relling stands out for its luxurious use of materials and fine
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
French style Wing Chair and Ottoman
By TRS
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful carved wing chair and ottoman upholstered in stunning Chinoiserie silk. Two accent
Category
20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
19th Century English Tapestry Wing Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The chair is upholstered in a rich royal blue velvet and accented with an outstanding
" tapestry
Category
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of Red Leather Tufted Wing Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of red leather tufted high back wing chairs, with great form to the brass tack accented
Category
Vintage 1970s English Wingback Chairs
Pair Of Custom High Back Wing Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bespoke custom high back wing chairs modeled after a classic English 1940's style. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Style Leather Butterfly Wing Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sensational leather butterfly wing chair made by Williams Sonoma Home in the United States
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique French Carved Wing Back Lounge Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
pattern in ivory with red accents. A very stylish and comfortable chair. It is in very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Carved Wing Back Lounge Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
pattern in ivory with red accents. A very stylish and comfortable chair. It is in very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Kurt Olsen Model-215 Wing Back Chair for Slagelse Møbelvaerk
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wing back chair designed by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelvaerk in Denmark circa 1950’s. This unique
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Rattan & Cane Wing Chair With Matching Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
inserts in the back and side panels maintain the lighter feel, with the subtle light upholstery accenting
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Upholstery
Rattan & Cane Wing Chair With Matching Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
inserts in the back and side panels maintain the lighter feel, with the subtle light upholstery accenting
Category
Vintage 1970s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Upholstery
Smoke a Cigar in these Leather Wing Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
English, early 20th century oxblood leather wing chairs; loose seat cushions and tufted backs
Category
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
19th Century English Leather Porters Barrel Back Wing Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. This rare wing chair was crafted with large developed wings and a channel back style. The seat has been
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Leather Chesterfield Wing Back Armchair
Located in Round Top, TX
or the Classic lines of this wing back Chesterfield arm chair. Regardless, this armchair will welcome
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Leather
Elegant Modern Design Leather Wing Back Chair in Hermes Orange Color
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
this chair stand out. The sides of the chair are accented by nail-head trim adding a Classic feel and
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Winged-Back Bergère Chair with It's Original Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style winged back bergère chair, with it's original paint, from the 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
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Find many varieties of an authentic wing accent chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, every wing accent chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a wing accent chair, we have 112 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a wing accent chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A wing accent chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Atelier Lam, antique textiles galleries and MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC each produced at least one beautiful wing accent chair that is worth considering.
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The average selling price for a wing accent chair at 1stDibs is $3,400, while they’re typically $245 on the low end and $39,300 for the highest priced.
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 Wing Accent Chair
- What is a wing chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback 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.
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Hans J Wegner Ap15
Chair Empire Wingback
Antique Wicker Chaise Lounge Chair
Fuchsia Swivel Chair
Large Cog Wheel
Antique White Wicker Rocker
Hans Wegner Ap15 Lounge Chair
Used Lafer Recliner
Antique Georgian Rocking Chair
Lafer Recliner
Childs Wicker Rocker
William Mary Highboy
William And Mary Highboy
Antique French Rattan Bed
Antique Chaise Lounge Outdoor
Antique Eastlake Arm Chair
Victorian Stroller
215 Chair Kurt Olsen