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Felix's PickThe Verdant High-Back Lounge Chair deserves a spot in our collection for its rare balance of sculptural presence and genuine comfort—it's a...
Six The Residence
No.17 The Verdant High-Back Lounge Chair£1,270
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£150-£1,395 price range
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Felix's Picks in Accent Chairs
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Felix's PickThe Wave Lounge Chair speaks to a design philosophy we champion: sculptural seating that earns its place in a room.
Six The Residence
Wave Lounge Chair - Sage£645
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No.17 The Verdant High-Back Lounge Chair
by Six The Residence
W75 × D80 × H87 cm
£1,270
- organic
- freestanding
- deep-seated
- green velvet
- short turned legs
Wave Lounge Chair - Sage
by Six The Residence
W65 × D79 × H70 cm
£645
- organic
- freestanding
- low-profile
- sage velvet
- plinth base
Metal & Velvet Lounge Chair - Chocolate
by Six The Residence
W75 × D75 × H71 cm
£595
- angular
- freestanding
- deep-seated
- chocolate velvet
- slim metal legs
Dumpling Accent Chair - Accent Chair - House Fabric - Thatch
by Loaf
W87 × D97 × H71 cm
£795
- organic
- freestanding
- low-profile
- bouclé fabric
- recessed pedestal base
Shearer Easins Accent Chair Covers - Accent Chair - Natural
by Loaf
£500
- organic
- freestanding
- low-profile
- bouclé upholstery
- tapered wooden legs
Nestins Accent Chair in Natural Cotton Linen in Dark Oak
by Loaf
W81 × D91 × H87 cm
£995
- organic
- freestanding
- low-profile
- cotton linen upholstery
- tapered oak legs
Slowback Accent Chair - Accent Chair - House Fabric - Thatch
by Loaf
W90 × D98 × H78 cm
£1,295
- organic
- freestanding
- deep-seated
- velvet upholstery
- tapered wood legs
Clubbins Accent Chair - Accent Chair - House Fabric - Thatch
by Loaf
W88 × D107 × H84 cm
£1,295
- organic
- freestanding
- high-back
- textured fabric
- tapered wooden legs
Dunkins Accent Chair - Large Accent - House Fabric - Thatch
by Loaf
W126 × D126 × H71 cm
£1,295
- circular
- freestanding
- oversized
- textured fabric
- hidden swivel base
Spencer Accent Chair - Accent Chair - House Fabric - Thatch - Dark Oak
by Loaf
W79 × D84 × H66 cm
£1,295
- rectangular
- freestanding
- deep-seated
- velvet upholstery
- tapered oak legs
Easins Accent Chair in Natural - Accent Chair - Whitewashed Oak
by Loaf
W66 × D82 × H76 cm
£895
- organic
- freestanding
- low-profile, deep-seated
- whitewashed oak
- tapered oak legs
Shearer Easins Accent Chair - Accent Chair - Shearer - Natural Shearer - Whitewashed Oak
by Loaf
W66 × D82 × H76 cm
£1,395
- organic
- freestanding
- low-profile
- natural shearling
- tapered legs
Nestins Accent Chair Covers - Standard - House Fabric - Thatch
by Loaf
£150
- organic
- freestanding
- low-profile
- yellow woven fabric
- tapered wooden legs
Easins Accent Chairs Covers - Accent Chair - House Fabric - Thatch
by Loaf
£150
- organic
- freestanding
- deep-seated
- textured fabric
- tapered wood legs
Soft Spot Chair - Accent Chair - House Fabric - Thatch
by Loaf
W109 × D105 × H60 cm
£795
- organic
- freestanding
- low-profile
- woven fabric
- tapered wooden legs
Groovins - Accent Chair - House Fabric - Thatch
by Loaf
W76 × D85 × H91 cm
£995
- organic
- freestanding
- deep-seated
- textured woven fabric
- tapered wooden legs
Chin Chin Accent Chair - Accent Chair - House Fabric - Thatch
by Loaf
W88 × D98 × H80 cm
£1,295
- organic
- freestanding
- deep-seated
- textured woven fabric
- tapered wooden legs
Dunkins Swivel Accent Chair - Accent Chair - House Fabric - Thatch
by Loaf
W100 × D100 × H68 cm
£995
- circular
- freestanding
- deep-seated
- velvet fabric
- swivel base
Squishbag Accent Chair in Natural - Accent Chair - Whitewashed Oak
by Loaf
W78 × D90 × H70 cm
£895
- organic
- freestanding
- low-profile, deep-seated
- whitewashed oak, velvet
- tapered oak legs
Squishbag Accent Chair Covers - Accent Chair - House Fabric - Thatch
by Loaf
£150
- organic
- freestanding
- low-profile
- velvet upholstery
- tapered wooden legs
Shearer Squishbag Accent Chair - Accent Chair - Shearer - Natural Shearer - Dark Oak
by Loaf
W78 × D90 × H70 cm
£1,395
- organic
- freestanding
- low-profile, deep-seated
- shearling, raw oak
- tapered oak legs
Shearer Squishbag Accent Chair Covers - Accent Chair - Shearer - Natural Shearer
by Loaf
£500
- organic
- freestanding
- deep-seated
- natural shearling
- tapered oak legs
Ada - Walnut and metal chair
by Tikamoon
W57 × D56 × H80 cm
£159
- organic
- freestanding
- slim
- walnut veneer
- tubular metal legs
Rosina Areca Linen Slipper Chair - Air Force Blue
by OKA
W63 × D77 × H84 cm
£1,195
- rectangular
- freestanding
- low-profile
- printed linen
- turned wooden legs
Your Guide to Accent Chairs
An accent chair is the exclamation mark in a room's design — the piece that adds personality, colour, or texture to an otherwise neutral scheme. Unlike your everyday seating, an accent chair earns its place through character rather than sheer comfort, though the best designs deliver both in equal measure.
Whether you tuck one into a bay window for a reading nook, place a pair flanking a fireplace, or use a single bold chair to punctuate a living room corner, accent chairs give you creative freedom that larger furniture simply can't. They're also one of the most approachable ways to experiment with pattern, velvet, or a colour you love but aren't ready to commit to on a sofa.
Style & Trends
Bouclé, velvet, and linen remain the most popular upholstery choices for accent chairs. A sculptural silhouette — think curved backs, winged profiles, or cantilevered frames — can elevate a plain room instantly. Don't be afraid to mix your accent chair's style with your sofa's: a mid-century lounge chair looks striking beside a contemporary sectional, provided the colour tones complement each other.
What to Look For
Accent chairs range from around £250 for smart high-street picks to £800–£1,500 for designer or handcrafted pieces. Pay attention to seat height and depth to ensure the chair works alongside your existing seating — a seat that sits noticeably higher or lower than your sofa can feel awkward in conversation. If floor space is tight, armless designs or slim-profile tub chairs offer impact without overwhelming the room.
Quick Checklist
- Use accent chairs to introduce color or pattern
- Consider the chair's silhouette relative to your sofa
- Think about traffic flow - leave 30–36 inches walking space
- Pair two matching accent chairs for symmetry
- Mix styles for an eclectic, collected look
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