A carefully chosen accent chair can add style and elegance to your décor. Here are a few variants that you could try:
Club chair
Usually made of leather, this chair was created in France. Back then, it was known as fauteuil confortable, the ‘comfortable armchair’. The term ‘club’ may have been included in the name since this chair — upholstered and roomy — became a regular at gentlemen’s clubs across the world.
Try and place a pair with contrasting upholstery to set off your living room sofa.
Bergère chair
Designed for lounging in comfort, the 18th Century Bergère was that time’s movable furniture. It could be shifted from room to room, depending on the need. This enclosed and upholstered armchair has an exposed wooden frame and a loose seat cushion.
Try sneaking in a Bergère in the entryway.
Slipper chair
Armless and streamlined, these chairs can have an extremely petite silhouette and lend themselves well to use in almost any room and any kind of décor. The chair got its name during the Victorian era when women needed an easy perch to slip on their shoes.
Replace your dining room chairs with easy slippers for a new look.
Wingback chair
What happens when you marry a club chair with a pair of wings? You get the wingback chair, which was created in England to provide protection from drafts and trap heat from the fireplace. The tall back helps create a comfortable chair that’s ideal to sink into and makes an impression. Put one in your book nook and have hours of comfortable reading.
Windsor chair
This seating classic takes its name from the English town of Windsor, where it was created in around 1710. The back and sides of this wooden chair comprise numerous thin spindles attached to a solid sculpted seat. The straight legs splay outwards and support the slightly reclining back. Place a couple of these gorgeous chairs in an enclosed verandah or porch.
Chair-and-a-Half
The name says it all! This piece of furniture, typically upholstered and extremely well-cushioned, is larger than the regular armchair but smaller than a two-seater. It’s perfect for awkwardly shaped living rooms or corners. Place it in your TV room or lounge to enjoy back-to-back serial runs!
Anywhere chair
There’s no defining factor for this kind of accent chair; it can be any shape, size, or style. The one thing common in all of these is personality and the ability to be a chameleon. These accent chairs, usually armless, can be moved as and when the need for more seating space crops up. Get one for your bedroom corner to be a funky catchall for magazines.
Ladder-back chair
Easy to identify courtesy the high back lined with horizontal slats, this wooden chair can work any kind of look, be it rustic, modern or shabby chic.
A European design that was inspired by the Windsor chair, the ladder-back chair is now an American icon. Use it in an open kitchen to add visual interest to the dining area.
