The 20 Best Leather Accent Chairs That Only Get Better With Time
They’ll age like a fine wine
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When it’s time to furnish a home, the best leather accent chairs are an investment worth making. While bouclé seating and comfortable couches are all great beginner pieces, leather chairs have multiple benefits that make them essential for a well-rounded space. Leather is a versatile and easy-to-clean material; with time, it only develops richer colors and increased softness. Best of all? These days, it’s possible to find the perfect leather chair that suits both your lounging preferences and your home’s interior aesthetic.
The Best Leather Accent Chairs of 2024
Whether you prefer midcentury modern furniture or want to follow one of the year’s most popular interior design trends, leather accent chairs come in styles to fit every interior mood, from reclining versions to comfortable chairs you won’t want to get up from, as well as sumptuous luxury options. Here are the 20 best leather accent chairs, and they’ll only get better with time.
This ultra-cushy accent chair is the perfect accessory to your reading nook with its wide leather seat and solid-oak frame.
Dimensions: 26" W x 36.25" D x 33.25" H
Looking for a low-maintenance accent chair you’ll never need to vacuum under? This comfortable piece doesn’t require assembly, allowing you to upgrade your space with minimal effort.
Dimensions: 41.7" W x 37.8" D x 30.7" H
As far as accent chairs go, this one is ideal for a minimalist home that prioritizes clean, simple design. It’s made with faux leather and steel framing to create an understated and comfortable seat.
Dimensions: 26" W x 27.25" D x 30" H
This is a fantastic addition to modern homes that want a piece as unique as the rest of the interior. It achieves statement furniture status with its ruched leather, oak frame, and curved design.
Dimensions: 33.75" W x 38.25" D x 37" H
Owning an emerald sofa was a major design trend over the past year, but a forest-green leather chair will never go out of style. It features a solid walnut frame and removable cushions.
Dimensions: 28.5" W x 32.5" D x 31.5" H
Whether you love to read, relax after meetings, or nap between events, this lounge chair is the perfect place to do it all. Thanks to its comfortable, ergonomic design and the accompanying ottoman, this is a seat you won’t want to get up from.
Dimensions: 31" W x 34.5" D x 39" H
Interior Define Maxwell Leather Accent Chair
At first glance, this may look like a classic leather accent chair. Smaller details reveal a vintage-inspired aesthetic that will add an element of interest to your home. From the decorative legs to the accompanying lumbar cushions and rounded armrests, this is pure eye candy.
Dimensions: 40" W x 42" D x 31" H
Urban Outfitters Wesley Faux Leather Lounge Chair
This faux-leather option embraces minimalist design without sacrificing style. The simple metal frame comes with wooden armrests that make reading, relaxing, and lounging effortless.
Dimensions: 28.38" W x 26.75" D x 26.75" H
Crate & Barrel Pelle Leather Reclining Accent Chair
On days when you prefer sitting up with your coffee, this leather seat is a classic and clean choice. You can also unfurl the base to reveal that it is actually an extremely comfortable recliner.
Dimensions: 31" W x 38.38" D x 42" H
Sundays Sweet Life Sling Lounge Chair With Headrest
This leather accent chair is nearly as comfortable as a hammock, thanks to its sling-style design. (Read: There isn’t a hard, comfortable bar underneath the seat.) The neck rest makes it even more pleasant for all-day relaxing.
Dimensions: 31.5" W x 33.5" D x 34.75" H
Moss & Wilder Leather Chair With Mango Wood Frame
This leather chair has everything you need for all-day lounging: wooden armrests, a high seat for back support, and bronze accents on the back that create extra points of interest.
Dimensions: 31" W x 29.5" D x 29" H
Ib Kofod-Larsen The Seal Lounge Chair
Nothing says “quiet luxury” in a home sense like a high-backed leather lounge chair. This piece designed by Danish furniture maker Ib Kofod-Larsen would look just as good in a cozy bedroom as it would in a smoky library.
Dimensions: 31.5" W x 36.22" L x 32.28" H
Wow guests at your next dinner party with a set of leather dining chairs. But wherever you place them, they’ll become a focal point.
Dimensions: 23.5" W x 24" D x 31" H
Macy’s Adney Leather Swivel Accent Chair
A swivel chair is a fantastic, helpful addition to your home. In a home office, it’ll allow you to reach all areas of your desk without getting out of your seat.
Dimensions: 31" W x 36" D x 42" H
This chair is a classic design that will never go out of style. From the metal supports to the chestnut leather upholstery, it’s comfortable as either a lounge chair or desk chair. Plus, the material will take on a rustic patina as it ages.
Dimensions: 23.5" W x 31" D x 32" H
Anthropologie Jordan Leather Swivel Chair
Can’t decide between a leather chair and a linen one? This option uses both timeless materials, so you don’t have to choose. The swivel base makes it easy to use in a multitude of ways, and the funky two-toned design will make this a true accent piece.
Dimensions: 38" W x 34" D x 30" H
Nothing is more disappointing than investing in a chair that won’t last. This seat, however, was created with stability in mind. There’s no way clumsy guests can knock over the metal frame, while the leather cushions will only get better with age.
Dimensions: 27" W x 35" D x 33" H
Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Lounge Chair
With an eye for Scandinavian design, this midcentury modern leather-and-wood lounge chair is a true investment piece. Not only is it a timeless design, but you can also customize the finishings and materials to truly make it yours.
Dimensions: 30.71" W x 28.3" L x 30.31" H
First and foremost, an investment accent chair should be comfortable. Thanks to the leather-padded armrests, plus the cushy and deep seat, this is a piece you’ll truly enjoy relaxing in—not just looking at.
Dimensions: 29.25" W x 31" D x 34.25" H
Whether you’re looking for a new piece for your nursery or simply love the movement of a rocking chair, this faux-leather version is so versatile. Plus, the material makes it easy to wipe clean any of baby’s spills.
Dimensions: 27.56" W x 33.07" D x 41.33" H
