The 8 Leather Accent Chairs We’d Use in Any Modern Home
While the lounge chair is a familiar concept, we like to think the accent chair has a more unique and defined place in the modern living room. Lounge chairs are for lounging, accent chairs are for wowing. Despite any unusual features or innovative silhouettes, the accent chair must also act as a harmonious part of the room’s design. The point of an accent chair is not to steal the show but rather add something visually stunning that starts conversations while still being highly functional to the use of the room. We like to think the pieces in our living room furniture collection fit that bill. Furthermore, we know that adding leather as the upholstery of choice not only solidifies the chair as an accent piece, but ensures comfort, durability, and a sophisticated presence. Some of our favorite chairs are leather, so here are eight leather accent chairs we'd use in any modern home.
Where to Use Accent Chairs
The most obvious answer is in the living room. And this is correct and typical. We highly recommend styling an accent chair alongside your sofa and other lounge furniture, pairing them with a complementary side table and maybe even a floor lamp.
But there are a few other places where an accent chair can appear in your modern home and add to the atmosphere and style.
- Styling accent chairs on large landings. This is probably the most unique area for an accent chair. Larger staircase landings sometimes have lots of room to create a mini seating area. Sometimes people turn these into mini home libraries where an accent chair would fit in perfectly. Pair it with a small side table, a table light or pendant, and some art and shelves.
- Using an accent chair in the bathroom. Besides a landing, the bathroom is next most unique place for an accent chair. If your bathroom is quite large, there may be a corner that can be transformed into a spa area which lends itself well to an accent chair.
- Why you need an accent chair in the bedroom. Chairs are not thought of as an essential in bedrooms. However, this space is your haven, where you are mean to relax and unwind. An accent chair, designed for lounging is a great addition. Especially if you have the space to carve out a reading nook.
- Styling accent chairs in entryways. A small seating area in an entryway is not unusual. This is another place to create a little moment with an eye-catching chair, a table, and a lamp. Keep it simple and welcoming. If it interrupts the flow into your home, this is not the option for you. But if it fills a cavernous entry hall, it’s a great way to add some comfort and set the tone.
- Using an accent chair in your office. Some of your best thinking and problem solving might just happen in a unique and fun lounge chair. This accent chair is a great way to infuse your personal style into a corporate space and add a complementing piece to your desk and desk chair. Round out the room with a small seating area built around an accent chair.
Why Leather Upholstery?
While leather is not for everyone, it does have its benefits. The first is that it’s a natural material. This means it can be gentler on the skin and even benefit the environment since it is usually ethically sourced and biodegradable. Second, is its durability. While leather ages and patinas and definitely shows scratches and stains, it is a very durable material that grows with you and showcases the life it’s been a part of. This long-lasting material fights against throw-away culture.
Finally, leather has always been associated with more sophisticated and modern designs. Conversely, it also works well in more rustic and natural environments. Leather is versatile and pairs well with both modern and traditional furniture silhouettes and styles, but really adding to the sleek expressions and elegance of more contemporary accent chairs.
The 8 Leather Accent Chairs We’d Use in Any Modern Home
As always, it is hard to choose favorites. But when it comes to leather accent chairs, we had to consider both their uniqueness in form, their use of the leather as a design element, and the overall versatility of the chair. The below met all of those criteria and became the eight leather accent chairs we'd use in any modern home.
Inheritance Armchair – Leather
This classic Stephen Kenn design really captures the modern principles. A squared metal framework support plush, but squared, cushions to create an attractive and approachable modern form. Comfortable, geometric, and incredibly simple, the leather upholstery tends to shine through.
Why we love it:
- The straps and cotton webbing that add some bounce to the sit
- Its easy recline
- The minimalist expressions
Hunting Chair
Inspired by Spain’s medieval Andalusian furniture, the Hunting Chair is a solid, imposing, yet artistic, masterpiece sure to enliven every living room, bar, enclosed patio, and lodge it graces.
Why we love it:
- The angles and deep recline
- Its simplification of Mid-Century aesthetics
- The many small details that turn it into a piece of art
Niche Club Chair
Originally designed for the Swedish National Museum, the curve of the Niche Club Chair fits perfectly along curved walls. From its shape to its high backrest to the tufting and even the floating seat, the Niche Club Chair pays homage to classic club chairs and brings a sense of honest sophistication to the concept.
Why we love it:
- They fit into commercial and domestic settings
- The sensible minimalism that isn’t lost among the added details
- How it wraps you in comfort
Gallagher Lounge Chair – Walnut
Tronk’s Gallagher Lounge Chair is lightweight, sophisticated, and innovative. The leather seat and backrest are shaped by using bungee cords that not only create the recline but add bounce. This flexible comfort is enhanced by the richness of the walnut wood and the gentle recline that welcomes you.
Why we love it:
- The overall simplicity of the silhouette and materials
- Subtle details and joinery
- Its timeless Scandinavian design influences
Outline Chair
The award-winning Scandinavian design duo Anderssen & Voll adapt classic 1960s form and function into the distinguished and modern Outline collection. The Outline Chair stands out in both domestic and commercial spaces, perfectly filling the role of living room or lobby lounge chair.
Why we love it:
- The compact silhouette
- Deep, fluffy cushions contrasted by the sleek, metal frame
- Its crisp refinement
Como A92 Chair
The plush and modest Como A92 Chair may not be flashy, but it definitely becomes the coveted seat in any living room. Seemingly designed for comfort and nothing else, it’s easy to curl up in the Como A92 Chair and build a living room around the design.
Why we love it:
- The matte finish of the Aniline leather
- The rounded silhouette
- The stitch work that stands out as an active part of the design
Mogensen 2207 Club Chair - Black Lacquered Oak
Designed by Børge Mogensen, the Mogensen 2207 Club Chair embodies his philosophy of designing for people. Each chair is more than just a stylish piece of furniture. Especially when it comes to lounge chairs, it must also be functional.
Why we love it:
- The comfortable recline and low armrests
- Sweeping lines that add to its sophisticated presence
- The timelessness of the design and materials
Croissant Lounge Chair
This magically charming lounge chair takes its inspiration from the French croissant as much as the principles and craftsmanship of Mid-Century Modern chairs. A little flamboyant, yet endlessly elegant, the brilliant Croissant Lounge Chair from Gubi is bound to leave a lasting impression on guests.
Why we love it:
- Obviously, the unique shape
- Hand-stitched piping details
- The use of the Chesterfield club chair as inspiration
Find the Best Accent and Lounge Chairs at HORNE
Whether you’re looking for a simple chair to welcome you and guests into your home or want something that catches the eye and leaves people talking, there’s an accent chair for you at HORNE. Our collection of modern furniture features piece from award-winning designers and design houses focused on sustainability. Meaning they know the value of good materials like leather and understand the needs of modern homes. Browse our collection of modern lounge and accent chairs to find the best options for every room of your home, office, or commercial space.
