Best Accent Chairs
Top accent chairs ranked by transparent trust scores.
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9.4
Excellent
Stone & Beam Lauren Accent Chair
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Performance fabric resists stains
- Performance fabric resists stains
- Solid hardwood frame
Cons
- Limited to neutral color palette
- Limited to neutral color palette
- Cushions are firm out of the box
Don't buy this if…
- This chair is 33 inches deep and may overwhelm smaller rooms or tight corners.
- This chair is 33 inches deep and may overwhelm smaller rooms or tight corners.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Compact footprint for small spaces
- Compact footprint for small spaces
- Elegant button-tufted design
Cons
- Seat cushion is not removable
- Seat cushion is not removable
- Low to the ground at 17-inch seat height
Don't buy this if…
- Assembly requires attaching only the legs but the included hardware is known to strip easily so use a manual screwdriver rather than a drill.
- Assembly requires attaching only the legs but the included hardware is known to strip easily so use a manual screwdriver rather than a drill.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Smooth 360-degree swivel
- Smooth 360-degree swivel
- Trendy boucle fabric
Cons
- Boucle fabric snags easily
- Boucle fabric snags easily
- Heavy at 55 lbs
Don't buy this if…
- The boucle fabric texture attracts pet hair and lint and requires a fabric shaver for maintenance.
- The boucle fabric texture attracts pet hair and lint and requires a fabric shaver for maintenance.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Full-grain leather develops rich patina
- Full-grain leather develops rich patina
- Striking mid-century design
Cons
- Leather requires conditioning every 3-6 months
- Leather requires conditioning every 3-6 months
- No cushioning beyond the leather sling
Don't buy this if…
- The leather sling stretches with use and cannot be tightened, so the seat becomes lower over time.
- The leather sling stretches with use and cannot be tightened, so the seat becomes lower over time.
#5
8.5
Excellent
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Includes matching ottoman
- Includes matching ottoman
- Very affordable chair and ottoman set
Cons
- Linen fabric stains easily
- Linen fabric stains easily
- Thin cushioning on both pieces
Don't buy this if…
- The ottoman is decorative and rated for only 150 lbs so it should not be used as primary seating for adults.
- The ottoman is decorative and rated for only 150 lbs so it should not be used as primary seating for adults.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Impressive 440 lb weight capacity
- Impressive 440 lb weight capacity
- Removable seat and back cushions
Cons
- Wide at 33 inches and not compact
- Wide at 33 inches and not compact
- Cushions shift during use
Don't buy this if…
- The cherry stain on the legs can vary in shade between units so ordering two matching chairs may result in slight color differences.
- The cherry stain on the legs can vary in shade between units so ordering two matching chairs may result in slight color differences.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Deep plush cushioning from Serta
- Deep plush cushioning from Serta
- Solid hardwood frame
Cons
- Bonded leather peels over 2-3 years
- Bonded leather peels over 2-3 years
- Heavier than it looks at 60 lbs
Don't buy this if…
- Bonded leather is not genuine leather and will crack and peel with regular use, especially in dry or sunny environments.
- Bonded leather is not genuine leather and will crack and peel with regular use, especially in dry or sunny environments.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Rich traditional wingback styling
- Rich traditional wingback styling
- Genuine nail-head trim details
Cons
- Fabric attracts dust and lint
- Fabric attracts dust and lint
- Back cushion is not separately padded
Don't buy this if…
- The dark-stained legs scratch easily on hard floors so felt pads should be applied immediately after assembly.
- The dark-stained legs scratch easily on hard floors so felt pads should be applied immediately after assembly.
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