Guest Picks: Unusual Accent Chairs Make for Excellent Seating
I've rounded up of 20 fresh and favorite accent chairs for extra seating just about anywhere in the house: living room, office, bedroom, sunroom or den. Retro (across the decades) is back, and it's looking more handsome than ever! — Morgan from Pepper Design Blog
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Rochelle Chair - $899.97
The mustard-green velvet upholstery on this midcentury boxed chair makes it a great find and an immediate mood-booster for any space.
Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Bleecker Leather Accent Chair - $2,295
It almost feels as though this Jonathan Adler chair is smiling at you with its broad back and narrow seat. The three buttons lining the middle of the leather are a handsome detail.
Retro-classic White Accent Chairs - $194.99
I love that these retro, midcentury chairs are easy to move around the house. Use one as an office chair, then both as the heads of the dining table, and then stack and stash them away until you need to pull them out for extra seating when guests arrive.
Barrel Aviator Club Chair - $149
Every home needs a handsomely beat-up leather chair. The barrel style makes it a favorite of mine.
Vintage Scallop Back Slipper Chair, Orange Sorbet by The Spring Fox - $225
How fantastic is this retro slipper chair? It boasts the most fantastic orange sherbet coloring.
Melrose Accent Chair, Zinc - $595
You can't go wrong with a plush chair in a soft, neutral fabric. It looks great across from a sofa or as seating in a bedroom or office.
Michele Accent Chair - $675
Bucket-style seats are very trendy right now and look great in formal or family living spaces. I love all of the tufts on this oatmeal version.
Elise Accent Chair, Green - $675
This traditional straight-back chair was upgraded with a moss green fabric and a simple line of nailhead trimming.
Grayson Chair, Amber Luxe - $899
The barrel back of this chair brings in wonderful curves, and the flaming orange color makes it an instant conversation starter.
Arietta Chair, Emerald Como - $999
Deep velvet green upholstery with classic pleats along the back make this version of a wingback chair unusual and quirky.
Pair of Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs by Florida Modern 33405 - $5,800
These Hollywood Regency–style chairs come in a neutral blue/gray silk fabric and rest on chrome legs. They are the right way to rock retro!
Vintage Tabouret Stacking Chairs - $197.99
Industrial chairs are the perfect addition to a home that loves to entertain. They look great around a dining room table and are perfect for stacking and storing away. They're always ready for that impromptu party.
Cassidy Indigo Ikat Armless Chair
You can't go wrong with a classic slipper chair, and this deep indigo pattern is popular and fun.
Ansley Peacock Blue Tub Chair
Peacock blue and tufting! The right room could pull this off beautifully.
Bellagio Beige Linen Button Tufted Curved Chaise Lounge with Ottoman - $569.99
Half curvy chaise lounge and half comfy accent chair, this tufted button back looks heavenly to sit in.
Turquoise Accent Chair - $299
I have been a huge fan of turquoise lately, especially sea foam turquoise that is just light enough to add a soft and sophisticated color to a space. This chair is perfection.
Angelo:Home Bradstreet Damask Yellow/Cream Armless Chair - $164.99
I love the bright pop of yellow that this chair would bring to a room.
Belmont Tufted Back Chair - $189.99
The tufting on this chair is so clean and sophisticated that I can't decide if it's that or the rich oatmeal color that I like most.
Laguna Accent Chair - $179
This chair is perfect for a teen or tween room, and it comes in just the right pastel shade for today.
Library Chair, Ivory - $279
The natural wood legs of this accent chair make it a favorite of mine. The tufting is an added bonus.
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