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Set of Four Harvey Probber X-Side Chair with Brass Accents and Royal Blue Fabric
By Harvey Probber
Located in Portland, OR
A set of four Harvey Probber X-side chair with brass accents and royal blue fabric. An elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Style St Bart
s Accent Chair Tufted in Light Blue Velvet w/ Walnut Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
The St. Bart's chair has a simple elegance to its high curved back and arms, and walnut cone legs
Category
2010s Chinese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Antique French Walnut Accent Chair with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-19th century carved walnut chair with ormolu mounts. Louis XV style with updated large pattern
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Office Chair with Stool by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern walnut accented leather office chair with stool by Adrian Pearsall. Fully
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique French Art Nouveau Carved Walnut Chairs With Occasional Table - Set of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Art Nouveau Carved Walnut Accent Chairs with Occasional Table - 3 Piece Set
This
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
Pair Carolean Chairs Farmhouse Accent 1880 Walnut Diners
Located in Potters Bar, GB
On trend pair of antique chairs in the Carolean manner
We date this pair to circa 1880 and they
Category
Antique 1880s Chairs
Materials
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
$1,096 / item
Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century walnut metamorphic chair, the shaped back with central circular carved detail. Above
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders
Materials
Walnut
$1,747
Early 20th Century French Walnut Tripod Accent Chair
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this Early 20th century French Accent Chair features a spindle back
Category
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
An Early 20th C. Italian Walnut-Trimmed Accent Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Italian re-upholstered club chair with walnut wood from the early 20th century. This
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
2 Antique Victorian Regency Carved Walnut Dining Side Accent Chairs Caned Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
An elegant pair of 19th century side chairs. Made from walnut with caned seats. Features a
Category
Antique 19th Century Regency Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Walnut Lounge Accent Chair 1960s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, side lounge chair, on a walnut stretcher, by Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Curved Back Arm Chairs Walnut Accents After Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, Kipp Stewart
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant pair of mid century modern chairs with wonderful sculpted lines. Chairs feature barrel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Walnut Louis XV Leather Accent Corner Chair
Located in North York, ON
Here you are looking at a solid walnut antique corner chair made in the USA and modeled after the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Corner Chairs
French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Antique
Boudoir
Accent Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This rich and interesting pair of side chairs are diminutive and would generally be reserved for
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Provincial Walnut Upholstered Boudoir Accent Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Provincial style carved walnut upholstered boudoir accent chair. Item
Category
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Late Victorian Spindle Back Accent Caned Bamboo Accent Chair Colonial
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian, British Colonial inspired side chair. Made from walnut with spindled bamboo like
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Colonial Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair Dutch Rococo Chairs in Walnut with Gilt Accents, c. 1740
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine pair of Dutch side chairs in Walnut with gilt accents and fine carved details, the pair
Category
Antique 1740s Dutch Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Carved Dining Side Parlor Accent Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Eastlake dining parlor chair. Made of walnut featuring ornate design with carved
Category
Antique 19th Century Eastlake Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Louis XV Carved Walnut Cabriole Leg Leather Upholstered Accent Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV style carved walnut cabriole leg yellow leather upholstered accent side
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Louis XV Style Accent Chair
Located in Pomona, CA
Louis XV style walnut frame accent chair. Upholstered in checkered fabric.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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
1830
s Biedermeier Accent Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of Biedermeier Accent . Side in walnut with Ebonized Center Splats. c.1830. Fine quality
Category
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$1,800 / set
2 Vintage Walnut Horseshoe Wishbone Tufted Leather Dining Accent Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage walnut horseshoe armchairs featuring tufted leather seat and tapered legs. These chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Ladder Chair from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library with this artisan-made fruitwood folding step ladder chair; crafted in Southern
Category
Early 20th Century French Country Ladders
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 1960s Italian Modern Ladder Back Accent Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Culver City, CA
An absolutely stunning pair of walnut Italian modern accent chairs in the style of Gio Ponti or
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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
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
Italian Accent Chair in Wool, C. 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Westport, CT
An organic style Italian open-arm lounge chair in the style of Paolo Buffa, the walnut frame is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Brass Accented Danish Modern Sculpted Lounge Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
A rare pair of Danish modern lounges. Walnut frames have been newly refinished in natural and they
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Carved Painted Accent Club Chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Early 20th century carved painted accent club chair
This large 1920s chair is painted in a soft
Category
20th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Sculptural Brass-Accented Lounge Chair, Jamestown Royal, 1950s
By Jamestown Royal
Located in Westport, CT
Sculptural lounge chair featuring brass accents on arms and sabots produced, by Jamestown Royal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Brass Accented Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of slipper chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Walnut frames fully restored, brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rustic Mid-Century Horn Back Cowhide Accent Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique, mid-century craftsman accent chair is one-of-a-kind. The three-legged frame is made
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Side Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Walnut
IB Kofod Larsen Brass Accented Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
IB Kofod Larsen brass accented Danish modern lounge chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Bowtie Accent Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bowtie Accent Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon, featuring a walnut frame and newly reupholstered
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Danish Modern Brass-Accented Lounge Chairs, circa 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Westport, CT
A rare pair of lounge chairs attributed to Ib Kofod-Larsen featuring brass details on arms. Re
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ib Kofod-Larsen Brass Accented Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Westport, CT
Rare pair of danish modern sculpted lounge chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Shown here newly refinished
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern High-Back Lounge Chair with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High-back lounge chair designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. Featuring a beautifully
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Brass Accented Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of swivel lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s.
Re-upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
2 Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Parlor Armchairs Cained Seat Burl Accents
Located in Dayton, OH
A neat pair of Victorian chairs, circa late 19th century. Made from walnut with burled panels
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of Tall Bentwood Accent Chairs by J.J. Kohn
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early Pair of Bentwood Chairs, designed for the J.J. Kohn Company, circa 1900's. They have a tall
Category
Early 20th Century German Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Prototype Allen Ditson Walnut and Leather Chairs
By Allen Ditson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of prototype solid walnut and leather accent chairs by Arizona designer Allen Ditson. Allen
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Restored American Midcentury Armchair with Brass Accents
Located in New York, NY
Newly upholstered and restored walnut 1950s midcentury armchair with greyish textural fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
2 Vintage Mid Century Paisley Upholstered Club Arm Chairs Lounge Reading Accent
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage mid century arm chairs. Featuring a camelback, modern paisley fabric with walnut legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
2 Vintage Mid Century Paisley Upholstered Club Arm Chairs Lounge Reading Accent
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage mid century arm chairs. Featuring a camelback, modern paisley fabric with walnut legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
2 Lewis Mittman French Louis XV Fauteuil Arm Chairs Club Accent Provincial
By Lewis Mittman
Located in Dayton, OH
"Pair of two late 20th century walnut Lewis Mittman fauteuil arm chairs. French inspired with
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Knapp
Tubbs Kenilworth French Country Louis XV Style Boudoir Accent Side Chair
By Baker Knapp
Tubbs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Knapp & Tubbs Kenilworth French Country Louis XV style boudoir accent side chair. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps a Very Useful Piece
Located in Godshill, 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
Regal Louis XV Style Carved Walnut and Parcel-Gilt Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A carved walnut and gilt accented upholstered chair. Expertly hand-carved on the top, sides and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Midcentury IB Kofod Larsen Style Open Arm Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
The set includes two open arm walnut lounge or accent chairs. They have been reupholstered with
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Empire Fauteuil de Bureau in Walnut with Gilt Accents, c. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Empire design Fauteuil de Bureau, constructed in Walnut with a richly-figured veneer & gilt
Category
Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Danish Midcentury Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut in the Style of Ole Wanscher
By Lawrence Peabody, Ole Wanscher, Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
walnut and walnut accents on the armrests.
The chairs are in overall very good condition with the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian 1800s Walnut Side Chairs with Carved and Gilt Floral Medallions, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian walnut side chairs from circa 1800 with carved and gilt floral medallion adorning
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Six Austrian 1880s Biedermeier Style Walnut Dining Room Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six Austrian Biedermeier style walnut dining room chairs from the late 19th century, with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
Set of Four Italian Walnut Dining Room Side Chairs with Animal Print Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four Italian walnut dining room side chairs from the early 20th century, with carved backs
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Club Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Culver City, CA
cashmere upholstery, and warm walnut accents, these chairs exude a timeless charm. The hidden casters add a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood, 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
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 27, 2024Why it is called an accent chair relates to the function of this type of seating. In a living room or other seating area, an accent chair provides an additional place to sit while also enhancing the appearance of the room. An accent chair can introduce new colors, textures and lines to a space, acting as an attractive accent piece. Find a large collection of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between dining chairs and accent chairs is primarily their function. Generally, dining chairs are used in dining areas, where they provide comfortable seating for people to use while eating at tables. You'll normally find accent chairs in seating areas and other parts of the home, where users can sit on them while they read, make conversation or enjoy other relaxing activities. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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