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Armchairs & Accent Chairs

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Laurette Accent Chair - Indigo, Leather by Lighting New YorkLaurette Accent Chair - Indigo, Leather by Lighting New York, alternate view

Lighting New York

Laurette Accent Chair - Indigo, Leather

$5,790

Edmond Chaise Lounge - Ink, Leather by Lighting New YorkEdmond Chaise Lounge - Ink, Leather by Lighting New York, alternate view

Lighting New York

Edmond Chaise Lounge - Ink, Leather

$10,225

Springsteen Swivel Accent Chair - Indigo, Tweed by Lighting New YorkSpringsteen Swivel Accent Chair - Indigo, Tweed by Lighting New York, alternate view

Lighting New York

Springsteen Swivel Accent Chair - Indigo, Tweed

$5,065

Bleu FRI09 Accent Chair - Storm, Leather by Lighting New YorkBleu FRI09 Accent Chair - Storm, Leather by Lighting New York, alternate view

Lighting New York

Bleu FRI09 Accent Chair - Storm, Leather

$6,350

Lucille English Roll Arm Chair and a Half - Toffee, Velvet by McGee And CoLucille English Roll Arm Chair and a Half - Toffee, Velvet by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Lucille English Roll Arm Chair and a Half - Toffee, Velvet

$3,688

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Reese Lounge Chair - Sand Crypton by McGee And CoReese Lounge Chair - Sand Crypton by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Reese Lounge Chair - Sand Crypton

$3,132

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Lucille English Roll Arm Chaise Lounge - Toffee, Velvet by McGee And CoLucille English Roll Arm Chaise Lounge - Toffee, Velvet by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Lucille English Roll Arm Chaise Lounge - Toffee, Velvet

$4,044

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Ball Chair - Blue, Glass Fibre by FrankbrosBall Chair - Blue, Glass Fibre by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Ball Chair - Blue, Glass Fibre

$7,600

Damien Woven Abaca Chair - Blue, Performance Fabric by Kathy Kuo HomeDamien Woven Abaca Chair - Blue, Performance Fabric by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Damien Woven Abaca Chair - Blue, Performance Fabric

$6,553

Dorset Velvet Chaise - Spring Sky by Kathy Kuo HomeDorset Velvet Chaise - Spring Sky by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Dorset Velvet Chaise - Spring Sky

$5,125

Henri Slipcovered Chaise - Sand by Kathy Kuo HomeHenri Slipcovered Chaise - Sand by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view
20% off

Kathy Kuo Home

Henri Slipcovered Chaise - Sand

$3,216 $4,020

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Owen Wing Chair - Blue, Rattan by Kathy Kuo HomeOwen Wing Chair - Blue, Rattan by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Owen Wing Chair - Blue, Rattan

$5,238

Rose French Country Daybed - Light Blue, Velvet by Kathy Kuo HomeRose French Country Daybed - Light Blue, Velvet by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Rose French Country Daybed - Light Blue, Velvet

$5,390

Carmine Swivel Chair - Indigo, Seagrass Rope by Kathy Kuo HomeCarmine Swivel Chair - Indigo, Seagrass Rope by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Carmine Swivel Chair - Indigo, Seagrass Rope

$6,708

Kingston Wing Chair - Blue, Seagrass by Kathy Kuo HomeKingston Wing Chair - Blue, Seagrass by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Kingston Wing Chair - Blue, Seagrass

$5,555

Edgar Wing Chair - Whisper Blue by Kathy Kuo HomeEdgar Wing Chair - Whisper Blue by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Edgar Wing Chair - Whisper Blue

$6,350

Finnigan Skirted Swivel Chair - Whisper Blue by Kathy Kuo HomeFinnigan Skirted Swivel Chair - Whisper Blue by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Finnigan Skirted Swivel Chair - Whisper Blue

$7,425

Dorset Botanical Chaise - Whisper Blue by Kathy Kuo HomeDorset Botanical Chaise - Whisper Blue by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Dorset Botanical Chaise - Whisper Blue

$8,075

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Frequently Asked Questions

An armchair is built for comfort, with padded arms and a deep seat for long evenings. An accent chair earns its place through form or color, such as a sculptural silhouette or bold upholstery, and is sometimes smaller or armless. Many chairs manage both. If it will be a regular reading or lounging spot, prioritize seat depth and back support over shape.

It should coordinate rather than match. Contrast in color, texture or shape, and connect with the couch through another detail, such as leg finish or arm style. Keeping the seat height within about 2 inches of the couch's makes the grouping feel intentional. A rust or burgundy chair beside a neutral couch is an easy way to bring warmth into the room.

Look for a seat height of 17–19 inches, 20–22 inches of seat depth and a back that reaches at least your shoulders. Wingbacks and high-back club chairs remain classic choices because they support you for hours. Position a floor lamp just behind and to one side of the chair, so the light falls across the page without glare.

Plan for the chair's footprint plus about 18 inches of legroom in front, and 30 inches if a walkway passes it. Most armchairs are 28–36 inches wide; slipper chairs from about 24 inches work well in bedrooms and compact spaces. Recliners and swivel chairs need extra clearance, so check the full reclined depth before ordering.

Leather and tightly woven performance fabrics handle the most use and wipe clean easily. Velvet is more durable than it looks, though it shows crush marks. Bouclé and loose-weave linen feel inviting but snag on pet claws and zippers. For a chair used every day, choose a removable cover or a fabric rated 15,000 double rubs or higher.

Expect roughly $500–$1,500 for a well-built armchair and $1,500–$4,000 for designer pieces. If the chair is mostly decorative, save here and invest in the couch instead. If it will be your everyday reading chair, spending more on the frame, springs and cushion fill pays off, because that is what determines how it feels a year from now.