If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of working with interior designers, it’s that a good accent chair walks a fine line: It has to look sculptural, feel inviting, and hold its own against a $10,000 custom sofa—without actually costing one-tenth of your renovation budget. That’s why I did a double-take when I came across the Kessler Wingback Accent Chair from Target’s Studio McGee collection.
I spotted it while searching for chairs that would cozy up a reading nook without swallowing the room whole. The cream faux-shearling caught my eye first (a soft, nubby texture that feels fresh but timeless), though it also comes in olive and light brown velvet if you’re after something warmer and moodier. And unlike most accent chairs that feel like set dressing, this one’s actually comfortable.
