Modern Accent chairs
Modern accent chairs, especially the puffy ones – they’re honestly one of the best things happening in interiors right now. There’s this major shift towards furniture that feels emotional. Not just functional or pretty to look at, but like…it wants you to sit down and live in it. Puffy chairs totally fit that vibe.
Accent chairs are basically any chairs that aren’t part of a matching set.
You know how you buy a sofa, and sometimes there’s a matching armchair? Yeah, accent chairs are not that. They’re the “extra” chairs that add a little something special to the room.
The whole point of an accent chair is to bring in a different color, texture, shape, or vibe than what the rest of the room has. They’re like the statement earrings of furniture. They don’t have to match the sofa. Actually, it’s better when they don’t.
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PUFFY armchair
by Hem
The Puffy Lounge Chair (by Faye Toogood) is the perfect example. It’s like a hug disguised as a chair. It takes up space in this really intentional way.
I love how the exaggerated proportions play with your brain a little – it feels both soft and grounded. I styled one once in a room that was super minimalist otherwise, and it became the whole mood without screaming for attention. Plus, the legs feel a little industrial, which adds that perfect tension against the softness.
FOKU accent chair
by 101 copenhagen
The Foku Chair is like the more refined cousin of the puffy lounge. It’s puff, but with some edges. I really respect a chair that can do both – feel fun but still structured enough that it doesn’t look sloppy. I’d pair it with clean-lined sofas and heavier, solid tables. It needs some contrast to really pop.
ROLYPOLY lounge chair
by driade
The Roly Poly Chair – okay, I’m so into this one personally. It feels like a sculpture you just casually sit on. It’s a little lower to the ground than a traditional lounge chair, which honestly I find makes rooms feel bigger because it tricks your eye into thinking the ceiling’s taller. Also, it has this almost cartoonish quality that keeps a space from feeling too “serious.” (And let’s be real – serious living rooms are kind of boring.)
BONBARON SHERPA lounge chair
by fatboy
The BonBaron Shepra (or Sherpa) – this one’s pure fun. It’s basically if a puffy jacket became furniture. It’s super casual, super cozy, almost like it’s winking at you from across the room. Not every space can handle that kind of vibe, but if you have a relaxed living room, a bedroom lounge spot, or even a chill sunroom, it’s gold. I love it especially in off-white or muted colors that make the sherpa texture really shine.
Huggy Swivel Chair
by Ellison Studios
Ugh, obsessed. This chair is literal comfort. It’s like the furniture version of a deep exhale.
The Huggy Swivel chair is soft, fully upholstered, and round in the best way. It wraps around you without feeling bulky. The swivel base just makes it that much more interactive — you can spin (responsibly) while drinking coffee or talking to friends, and it makes open-plan spaces feel way more dynamic.
Nord Lounge chair
by gus
Okay, this green accent chair is clean, mid-century-inspired, and honestly just super versatile. It has that Scandinavian restraint – straight lines, slightly reclined, minimal but still warm. The wood frame gives it a structured vibe, but the cushioning softens it just enough. I’d say this one is perfect if you want a chair that feels design-y but not too loud.
I love placing this chair in a home office or a corner of a living room that needs a little structure. You could style it with a woven throw, maybe a sheepskin if you want more