What is the difference between an accent chair and an arm chair?

An accent chair is specifically chosen to add visual interest or contrast to a room -- it is often in a different color, fabric, or style than the main sofa. An arm chair simply refers to any chair with arms, which includes many accent chair styles. The distinction is more about function and intent than construction.

What chair style works best in a small living room?

In a small room, a barrel chair or slipper chair works well because of the compact scale. Armless chairs also take up less visual space. Avoid large wingback or oversized club chairs in rooms under 150 square feet -- they overwhelm the space. A swivel base can help a small chair function as multiple seats since it pivots to face multiple areas of the room.

Do you carry chairs in a set of two?

Many accent chairs are available as individual pieces only, but some styles can be ordered as a set of two chairs from the same collection. If you need two matching chairs, bring the model or product name to our Mesquite store and we can confirm whether a pair is available and what the lead time would be.

Can an accent chair match my existing sofa from a different brand?

Yes. You do not need to stay within a single brand or collection. The key is coordinating proportions (similar seat height and depth), fabric style (if you mix patterns, keep one neutral), and color family. Mixing a solid fabric sofa with a patterned accent chair in the same color palette is a classic approach that works well in transitional and contemporary rooms.

Accent Chairs | Swivel, Barrel & Club Chairs | Quality Home Furniture Mesquite TX

An accent chair does not need to match the sofa -- it needs to complement it. The right accent chair adds a second seating option without crowding the room, and provides a place for someone to sit that is not the main sofa when guests are over. Our accent chair collection covers barrel chairs, wingback chairs, swivel chairs, chaise lounge styles, and occasional chairs. Read our guide to choosing an accent chair for sizing rules and what to look for in construction and fabric durability.

The chair that makes the room.

An accent chair is the piece you don't need but the room asks for. The reading nook in the corner that wasn't doing anything until you put a wingback there. The pair of side chairs that turned the formal living from "two-couch face-off" into a conversation. The single sculptural seat that carries the whole color story for the space. Accent chairs are decorating decisions, not utility purchases â€” and they reward time spent picking the right one.

Our accent chair selection spans modern silhouettes, transitional shapes, and traditional wingback and club styles. Upholstery options run from performance fabric (kid- and pet-friendly without looking it) through bouclÃ©, velvet, and leather to the patterned weaves that anchor a room around them. Some chairs are designed as anchors; others as the gentle counterpoint that lets a sofa do the heavy lifting.

We've curated this catalog across price tiers â€” from "fits a starter apartment" to "this chair is the room." Pop into the Mesquite showroom and try a few. Sit in two or three. The right accent chair is the one you sit in once and know â€” and the second-best test is whether you find yourself reaching for it from across the room rather than the other seats in the layout.

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Read our complete accent chair buying guide for detailed advice on size, style, and what to look for before you buy.

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Read our living room furniture arrangement guide for advice on focal points, conversation zones, rug placement, and traffic flow.

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Read our guide to chaise lounges -- standalone vs. chaise sectional, left vs. right facing, and how to place one in a room without blocking traffic flow.

Read our guide to wingback chairs -- how they anchor a seating arrangement, scale considerations, and traditional vs. contemporary versions.

Read our guide to swivel chairs -- how the rotation mechanism works, what clearance you need around the chair, base styles, and where swivel chairs actually add value in a room.

Read our guide to rocking chairs -- indoor vs. outdoor materials, traditional vs. upholstered styles, nursery gliders, and floor clearance for the rocking arc.

Read our guide to furniture colors and finishes -- what to keep consistent across pieces, where you can mix freely, and how to make a room feel cohesive without everything matching.

Not sure what style you are looking for? Read our guide to furniture styles -- what traditional, transitional, mid-century modern, and contemporary actually mean, and how to figure out which fits your home.