24 Best Accent Chairs to Perch, Recline, or Relax In
As tester Erika Owen writes in her review, you probably already know about the Wassily chair, even if you haven’t sat in it yourself. Inspired by a bicycle frame and first made in 1925, it’s stylish and especially ideal for a Scandinavian-style home while still staying durable and practical. Plus the negative space of the chair means it won’t feel like it takes up as much real estate in your home.
If you’re looking for a large-scale chair, you can’t beat the Benchmade Modern Uncle Sal. Our reviewer noted that it’s more like a chair and a half coming in at 35 inches wide and 39 inches deep. This seat can fit you and your pup or kiddo easily while making a stylish statement. Available in 90+ fabric options you can go as bold or neutral as you’d like without sacrificing comfort.
A more classic armchair design, the OKA looks like the type of chair you’d want to fall into, and feels like it too—at least according to our reviewer. “I appreciate that it’s comfortable and cozy, while still remaining structured enough for me to sit with a laptop and write—which ultimately is just as much the use of an accent chair in an office for me,” says Rachel Davies. OKA’s a British design company and offers many traditional pieces with more contemporary spins, so if your vibe is “cozy cottage, this might be the piece for you.
What could be cozier than the Ingrid? Made out of a 100% polyester teddy fabric, this Sherpa chair feels like sitting on a cloud. No matter your design aesthetic, AD contributor Jake Smith is confident that anyone can find a corner for this stylish seat. As if it couldn’t get any better, the Ingrid is also super easy to assemble.
Saatva’s Logan Chair is designed with a high level of craftsmanship that “stands the test of time. Both elegant and eco-friendly, the midcentury-modern-style chair is “very satisfying” according to AD contributor DaVonne Onassis Bacchus. “I love a supportive seat,” he highlights in his review.
Under the influence of ’70s design, the Studio Chair offers a fresh take on the era’s signature shapes and patterns. Constructed with a sturdy frame and plump cushions that our associate editor Charlotte Collins claims will “encourage an ergonomic correctness,” Buchanan Studio revives the classic stripe through deep shades of navy blue, rich red, and “dirty” pink.
While certainly larger in person than our tester anticipated, this Knitting Chair from Copenhagen-based design brand Audo provides “midcentury-modern at its very best,” according to special projects editor Dan Howarth. The construction of the seat feels low and relaxed, while not venturing too far into feeling too reclined. It’s not the most ideal for small spaces, however Howarth states it could fit right into the living space of a midcentury-modern or Japandi style loft.
