Have an empty living room corner that needs some pizzazz? Accent chair. Feel like your master bedroom looks too…sparse? Accent chair. The list goes on and on, but one thing is clear: an accent chair is like the Telfar bag of furniture. It can instantly elevate a space with color, texture and dimension—and it’ll spare your wallet thousands in renovations for the same effect. So below, we’re breaking down how to find the right accent chair for your space, plus 20 of our top picks, including trendy mid-century modern options to vintage-inspired reproductions (from Eames to Bellini).
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