Basics, Placing & Care
How to Choose an Armchair
Learn how to choose an armchair by room, seat height, frame, fabric and fit. Match the chair to how you sit, who else uses it and the space you have.
Pick an accent chair that suits your room and how you sit
Straight answers and side-by-side picks for club, wingback, slipper and reading chairs. Start with the kind of chair you have in mind, or read the basics first.
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Reading & Bedroom ChairsBest Accent Chairs for Bedroom, Set of 2
Find accent chairs for bedroom set of 2 picks, ranked by size, fabric and comfort. Compare nine pairs for small corners, reading nooks and tight rooms.
Basics, Placing & CareBest Accent Chairs for a Basement Entertainment Room
The best accent chair for a basement entertainment room fits movie nights and game days. Compare eight chairs on fabric, size, support and layout.
Club, Wingback & Slipper ChairsHow to Upholster a Wingback Chair
How to upholster a wingback chair: strip the old fabric, check the frame and foam, cut new panels, staple in order, and finish the wings and arms.
Comfort & Small RoomsBest Accent Chairs With Ottoman for Small Space
Our best accent chair with ottoman for small space picks fit tight corners and double as extra seating. Compare sizes, fabrics and footrest options.
Basics, Placing & CareBest Accent Chairs With Ottoman for Living Room
Shop the best accent chair with ottoman for living room corners. Compare frames, fabrics, seat widths and footrest styles for small and large spaces.
Club, Wingback & Slipper ChairsHow to Make a Wingback Chair
How to make a wingback chair: build the frame, fit the seat and back, pad the arms and wings, cut and sew the upholstery, then attach the legs and trim.
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What Size Pillow Fits an Accent Chair?
What size pillow for accent chair seating? Match a 12 to 20 inch pillow to your seat width, back height and look, with fill and fabric tips.
Looks & FabricsBest Accent Chair Set of 2 With Patterns
Find the best accent chair set of 2 with patterns for your room. Compare leaf, floral and paisley pairs by size, seat comfort, legs and weight limits.