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The right seat makes all the difference in a room. More than just a place to curl up, accent chairs are an opportunity to express your interior design style via color, shape, and texture. When crafted with care from high-quality materials, one can last you for decades, making it an investment piece worth careful consideration.

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Experts like Brigette Romanek and Carley Summers swear by this Nickey Kehoe number to add comfort, style, and a touch of tradition to any room: “It adds just the right amount of drama,” explains Carley. “It’s also petite so it can be used in any nook in a bedroom or living room.”

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From lounge seats that inspire lazy afternoons to sleek mid-century silhouettes proven to stand the test of time, our Experts weigh in on the best accent chairs they love.

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For a Sophisticated Accent Chair

“We love incorporating this gorgeous chair into our projects—the shape feels timeless, sophisticated, and well-structured. It looks substantial but is quite petite, perfect for living rooms or primary bedrooms. It's also extremely comfortable—a great place to post up with a good book!” —Brittany Zwickl, Studio Life/Style

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For a Cozy Accent Chair

“I love everything about this chair. It hugs you just right, and the texture is so cozy. The casters are a great added detail.” —Sean Anderson

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For a Slipcovered Accent Chair

“I love The Expert Collection pieces. They have a perfect slipcovered look. I source this lounge chair for almost every project because it’s classic and goes with multiple styles.” —Molly Kidd, Light and Dwell

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For a Swivel Accent Chair

“A swivel chair that is actually attractive! We’ve used these repeatedly because they’re super comfortable, cozy, and have a cool '70s vibe. The scale is great too—they feel substantial but not too bulky, perfect for multifunctional spaces.” —Brittany Zwickl, Studio Life/Style

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For a Playful Accent Chair

“This playful chair works beautifully in a more delicate, colorful room. I'm obsessed with the Dedar fabric. It never disappoints, it just keeps working for me. Every time I see it, I'm like: ‘There you are. You're so good.’” —Jenna Lyons

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For a Textured Accent Chair

“I have a real addiction to anything with a woven texture, especially of the Danish era which lends to a more contemporary feel. Texture in any space is what gives a room depth, interest, and warmth.” —Joyce Downing Pickens, JDP Interiors

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For a Californian Accent Chair

“This chair is so comfortable. It reminds me of a fresh take on mid-century Brazilian design and feels very California. It's really fun to play with fabrics on it. I used this Schumacher check in a client's family room. The classic gingham on a more modern piece feels so fun and unexpected.” —Heidi Caillier

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For a Statement Accent Chair

“These are gorgeous and super comfortable. The lines are so clean and I love how the legs are a little bit flared. My design philosophy is that everywhere your eye lands in a room should be its own moment—and this chair with the fabric combo is one heck of a moment.” —Brigette Romanek

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For a Printed Accent Chair

“This piece embraces color and pattern while still being easy to live with. It never fails to make me smile.” —Sophie Ashby, Studio Ashby

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For a Vintage Accent Chair

“The Expert Vintage is such a highly curated experience. The pieces have these exceptional moments: they've either been reupholstered in an interesting color, their form is sculptural, or they have an applique that makes them unique and soulful.” —Zoë Feldman

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For a Traditional Accent Chair

“This chair is comfortable and has a small-scale pattern that adds interest to any space. I would place this in a sunroom in a heartbeat.” —Carley Summers

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For a Classic Accent Chair

“The Stout is the perfect chair to add to any space, it has a low profile and is so comfy and versatile.” —Carley Summers

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For a Sculptural Accent Chair

“I don't even have words for this chair. This is what happens when someone dares to think differently. This piece is stunning and the curves are so sexy, that it needs its own moment. I would love to see it at the end of a hall or in the corner of a bedroom or a living room. It's total artistry.” —Brigette Romanek

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