15 Contemporary Accent Chairs and Where to Find Them
Of all the glorious pieces of furniture out there, an accent chair has got to be the ultimate expression of form and function. It’s no wonder why nearly all the great designers and architects have their own signature chairs. From a Pierre Jeanneret to a Pierre Yovanovitch, a Pierre Paulin to a Pierre Augustine Rose, iconic accent chairs are worth collecting - gosh seems that if you’re named Pierre that’s half the battle in designing a winning accent chair, lol.
Yes, these babies are often constructed with the crème de la crème of materials and can therefore be quite extravagantly priced, as they should be.
And yes, they are usually more decorative than regular seating. But that’s the point really. They serve as an alluring visual point of difference in your room, with the aim to hypnotically draw you in with its shape, colour, texture, and the moment it creates.
Whether you position them as a pair in a bay window, tuck them near a bookshelf, next to your bed, in a conservatory, on a landing, mix it up in the living room, or even add it to the playroom for storytime, the options are endless.
I’m always on the hunt for the perfect accent chair for my clients, who have great taste. This means there’s always a discussion and desire to have something iconic in style and form, but then can be challenging due to budget constraints. So I’ve rounded up 15 of my favourite Contemporary Accent Chairs from affordable online retailers, some that also draw inspiration from the icons but are just a little more budget-friendly. But let’s face it if you’re able to fork out £5k-£15k for an accent chair then go for the OG - nothing else will quite compare.
All products are linked to their retail stores and I’ve included a bit of detail on finish and pricing for each. Enjoy!
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