Best Fancier Accent Chairs: Christopher Knight Home Hayden Fabric Dining Chairs, 2-Pcs Set, Light Grey

What’s the best set of two accent chairs?

We compared chairs on comfort, durability and overall quality. For the best fancier-looking accent chairs, we thought the tufted Christopher Knight Home Hayden accent chairs are the best overall bet. Here’s why:

What We Liked

• Sturdy.

• Good quality fabric.

• Comfortable seat width (22″).

• Affordable.

• Birch legs with diamond tufted back give a fancy look, at a price that doesn’t break the bank.

What Needs Work

• Not the best for taller folks. At 19.8″, the seat height works great for those of average height. For folks over six feet tall, the somewhat shorter profile of these chairs make them less comfortable.

Best Comfy Accent Chairs: Yaheetech Velvet Accent Chair

The barrel design of these chairs is most comfortable—and the super soft velvet fabric makes them a winner, in our opinion. Yep, they are a bit pricier than others recommend in this article, but the extra comfort may be worth it.

What We Liked

• Low profile = great for bedroom seating. 

• Easy to assemble. You have to screw in four short chair legs—that’s it.

• Soft, velvety fabric is impressive.

• Contemporary look.

• Neutral color palette.

What Needs Work

• Low profile = may be uncomfortable for taller folks. The back on these chairs is quite low, so they are best for people of average height.

• Small overall size. At 18.9″ wide, they are three inches narrower than the Christopher Knight chairs recommended earlier in this article.

Best Armless Accent Chairs: Accent Chair Armless Dining Chair Set

For dining room tables, we prefer accent chairs that are armless—they are easier to slip under a dining room table. (Murphy’s Law says if you buy dining room chairs with arms, they won’t fit under your table—no matter what the height!).

Here’s more on why we picked these chairs:

What We Liked

• Affordable.

• Sturdy.

• Stylish.

• Dark espresso finish on the legs.

• “Regulator” lets you adjust the leg height for balance.

• Tools included for assembly.

• Cream color is a neutral pallet.

What Needs Work

• Harder to assemble than the other chairs in this article.

• Backs may be too low for taller folks.

Best Chairs For Desks: Homy Grigio Modern Living Dining Room Accent Arm Chair

For desks, we like accent chairs that have arms (easier for office work) and sturdy construction. These chairs, by Homy Grigio, are our top pick for best set of two accent chairs that would work best for offices.

What We Liked

• Easy to assemble.

• Affordable.

• Mid-Century styling.

• Other color options if you don’t like grey.

• Rubber pad on bottom legs keep them from sliding on wood floors.

• Natural finish on legs.

• Seat cushion is comfy.

What Needs Work

• Short arms may be uncomfortable for larger folks. 

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