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Armchairs & Accent Chairs

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DS 265 Coco Armchair - Distressed Tan Brown, Vegan Leather by Eternity ModernDS 265 Coco Armchair - Distressed Tan Brown, Vegan Leather by Eternity Modern, alternate view

Eternity Modern

DS 265 Coco Armchair - Distressed Tan Brown, Vegan Leather

$1,850

Cinna Sandra Lounge Chair - Dark Brown, Aniline Leather by Eternity ModernCinna Sandra Lounge Chair - Dark Brown, Aniline Leather by Eternity Modern, alternate view

Eternity Modern

Cinna Sandra Lounge Chair - Dark Brown, Aniline Leather

$2,595

Hunting Armchair - Solid Oak by Eternity ModernHunting Armchair - Solid Oak by Eternity Modern, alternate view
53% off

Eternity Modern

Hunting Armchair - Solid Oak

$1,008 $2,145

Little Sherpa Lounge Chair - Cafe Noir, Genuine Sheepskin, Walnut by Eternity ModernLittle Sherpa Lounge Chair - Cafe Noir, Genuine Sheepskin, Walnut by Eternity Modern, alternate view

Eternity Modern

Little Sherpa Lounge Chair - Cafe Noir, Genuine Sheepskin, Walnut

$2,300

Steltman Deconstructivist Accent Chair - Golden Oak by Eternity ModernSteltman Deconstructivist Accent Chair - Golden Oak by Eternity Modern, alternate view

Eternity Modern

Steltman Deconstructivist Accent Chair - Golden Oak

$545

Little Sherpa Lounge Chair - Cocoa Nib, Sheepskin, Solid Oak by Eternity ModernLittle Sherpa Lounge Chair - Cocoa Nib, Sheepskin, Solid Oak by Eternity Modern, alternate view

Eternity Modern

Little Sherpa Lounge Chair - Cocoa Nib, Sheepskin, Solid Oak

$2,300

The Spanish Armchair - Brown, Vegan Leather with Natural Ash by Eternity ModernThe Spanish Armchair - Brown, Vegan Leather with Natural Ash by Eternity Modern, alternate view

Eternity Modern

The Spanish Armchair - Brown, Vegan Leather with Natural Ash

$850

The Spanish Chair - Brown Vegan Leather, Natural Ash by Eternity ModernThe Spanish Chair - Brown Vegan Leather, Natural Ash by Eternity Modern, alternate view

Eternity Modern

The Spanish Chair - Brown Vegan Leather, Natural Ash

$1,250

Kennedy Hand Woven Chair - Oiled Walnut by Eternity ModernKennedy Hand Woven Chair - Oiled Walnut by Eternity Modern, alternate view

Eternity Modern

Kennedy Hand Woven Chair - Oiled Walnut

$795

Hans J. Wegner Elbow Chair - Oiled Walnut by Eternity ModernHans J. Wegner Elbow Chair - Oiled Walnut by Eternity Modern, alternate view

Eternity Modern

Hans J. Wegner Elbow Chair - Oiled Walnut

$535

Japandi Lounge Chair - Walnut, Rattan by Homary

Homary

Japandi Lounge Chair - Walnut, Rattan

$279.99

Performance Leather Accent Chair Set of 2 by Homary

Homary

Performance Leather Accent Chair Set of 2

$829.99

Homary PU Leather Accent Chair with Metal Legs - Black & Brown

Homary

Homary PU Leather Accent Chair with Metal Legs - Black & Brown

$149.99

Capitol Complex Cushion - Cannella by FrankbrosCapitol Complex Cushion - Cannella by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Capitol Complex Cushion - Cannella

$480

Cab 412 Chair - Brown, Leather by FrankbrosCab 412 Chair - Brown, Leather by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Cab 412 Chair - Brown, Leather

$2,045

Le Miniature Fauteuil Grand Confort Decorative Object - Brown by FrankbrosLe Miniature Fauteuil Grand Confort Decorative Object - Brown by Frankbros, alternate view
30% off

Frankbros

Le Miniature Fauteuil Grand Confort Decorative Object - Brown

$784 $1,120

Ginger Ale Chair Column Base - Brown, Leather by FrankbrosGinger Ale Chair Column Base - Brown, Leather by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Ginger Ale Chair Column Base - Brown, Leather

$2,280

S-Chair Sculptural Chair - Straw by FrankbrosS-Chair Sculptural Chair - Straw by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

S-Chair Sculptural Chair - Straw

$2,930

Nomad Lounge Chair - Cognac, Bamboo by FrankbrosNomad Lounge Chair - Cognac, Bamboo by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Nomad Lounge Chair - Cognac, Bamboo

$1,595

Zig-Zag Chair - Brown, Cherrywood by FrankbrosZig-Zag Chair - Brown, Cherrywood by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Zig-Zag Chair - Brown, Cherrywood

$3,130

3 Fauteuil Grand Confort Grand Modèle Padded Armchair - Brown, Leather by Frankbros3 Fauteuil Grand Confort Grand Modèle Padded Armchair - Brown, Leather by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

3 Fauteuil Grand Confort Grand Modèle Padded Armchair - Brown, Leather

$9,085

Slab Stool - Natural Oak by FrankbrosSlab Stool - Natural Oak by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Slab Stool - Natural Oak

$695

The Man Lounge Chair - Brown, Leather by FrankbrosThe Man Lounge Chair - Brown, Leather by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

The Man Lounge Chair - Brown, Leather

$4,180

Samourai Chair - Cognac, Oak by FrankbrosSamourai Chair - Cognac, Oak by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Samourai Chair - Cognac, Oak

$2,970

Don'do Rocking Chair - Brown, Leather by FrankbrosDon'do Rocking Chair - Brown, Leather by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Don'do Rocking Chair - Brown, Leather

$6,010

Ears Chair with Wooden Legs - Matt Oak by FrankbrosEars Chair with Wooden Legs - Matt Oak by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Ears Chair with Wooden Legs - Matt Oak

$984

Cab 413 Armchair - Brown, Leather by FrankbrosCab 413 Armchair - Brown, Leather by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Cab 413 Armchair - Brown, Leather

$2,810

The Man Lounge Chair - Camel, Leather by FrankbrosThe Man Lounge Chair - Camel, Leather by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

The Man Lounge Chair - Camel, Leather

$4,180

Ears Chair with Metal Legs - Matt Oak, Ashwood by FrankbrosEars Chair with Metal Legs - Matt Oak, Ashwood by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Ears Chair with Metal Legs - Matt Oak, Ashwood

$711

Elephant Lounge Chair - Light Brown by FrankbrosElephant Lounge Chair - Light Brown by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Elephant Lounge Chair - Light Brown

$2,750

Acapulco Palma Chair - Brown, Bulrush by FrankbrosAcapulco Palma Chair - Brown, Bulrush by Frankbros, alternate view
40% off

Frankbros

Acapulco Palma Chair - Brown, Bulrush

$354 $590

Bubble Chair - Honey, Acrylic by FrankbrosBubble Chair - Honey, Acrylic by Frankbros, alternate view

Frankbros

Bubble Chair - Honey, Acrylic

$4,550

Rahim Lounge Chair - Rattan by Jayson Home
49% off

Jayson Home

Rahim Lounge Chair - Rattan

$299 $595

Antique Suzani Side Chair - Vintage Suzani, Carved Wood by Jayson Home

Jayson Home

Antique Suzani Side Chair - Vintage Suzani, Carved Wood

$1,195

Napoleon III Velvet Chair with Bullion Fringe by Jayson Home

Jayson Home

Napoleon III Velvet Chair with Bullion Fringe

$1,595

Majid Armchair - Brown, Kilim by Jayson Home

Jayson Home

Majid Armchair - Brown, Kilim

$2,695

Henning Korch Lounge Chair - Leather by Jayson Home

Jayson Home

Henning Korch Lounge Chair - Leather

$2,295

Hidalgo Lounge Chair - Brown, Leather by Jayson Home

Jayson Home

Hidalgo Lounge Chair - Brown, Leather

$2,895

Antique Italian Tyrolean Chair by Jayson Home

Jayson Home

Antique Italian Tyrolean Chair

$995

Louis XVI Oval Back Chair - Leather by Jayson Home

Jayson Home

Louis XVI Oval Back Chair - Leather

$895

Etienne Chair - Zebra Print, Rattan by Jayson Home
66% off

Jayson Home

Etienne Chair - Zebra Print, Rattan

$599 $1,795

Franz Club Chair - Caramel, Velvet by Jayson Home

Jayson Home

Franz Club Chair - Caramel, Velvet

$1,850

Lorna Swivel Chair - Brown, Velvet by Jayson Home

Jayson Home

Lorna Swivel Chair - Brown, Velvet

$2,350

Single Power Zero Gravity Recliner Chair - Black-Brown by Aliving Home
46% off

Aliving Home

Single Power Zero Gravity Recliner Chair - Black-Brown

$849 $1,599

SwanSing Single-Seater Power Zero Gravity Recliner - Black-Brown by Aliving Home
46% off

Aliving Home

SwanSing Single-Seater Power Zero Gravity Recliner - Black-Brown

$849 $1,599

Leela Lounge Chair - Cocoa Floral, Oak by Hati HomeLeela Lounge Chair - Cocoa Floral, Oak by Hati Home, alternate view

Hati Home

Leela Lounge Chair - Cocoa Floral, Oak

$1,750

Shelby Tufted Leather Nailhead Arm Chair - Vintage Brown by Kathy Kuo HomeShelby Tufted Leather Nailhead Arm Chair - Vintage Brown by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view
9% off

Kathy Kuo Home

Shelby Tufted Leather Nailhead Arm Chair - Vintage Brown

$2,117 $2,352

Juliette Bergere Chair - Sienna, Velvet by Kathy Kuo HomeJuliette Bergere Chair - Sienna, Velvet by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view
19% off

Kathy Kuo Home

Juliette Bergere Chair - Sienna, Velvet

$2,207 $2,758

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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.