26 Budget-Friendly Accent Chairs to Add Into Your Space

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For some unexplained reason, cozy couches tend to get all the glory when it comes to living room seating. Well, not anymore. We set out to find the most comfortable chairs that will rival any luxury sofa—no matter how plush—so if you’re working with a small space and don’t have room for a traditional three-seater couch or you just want to fill out your living area with a big, cushy chair, consider this your guide.

Ahead, we rounded up our favorite 25 comfy chairs, which may sound like a lot, but think about the sheer amount of styles—accent chairs, armchairs, and swivel chairs, to name a few—on the market. Most of them are average at best, which made finding ones that reign supreme a bit more of a challenge. Luckily, we were up for it.

We found the best deeply comfortable accent chairs, but you won't have to shell out thousands just to bring a little extra flair to your space. To focus on affordability, all of our picks come in at under $1k, from the oversized chairs to the ones that come with matching ottomans. There are even celebrity-designed pieces from the likes of Ashley Tisdale and Drew Barrymore, plus a rocking chair that brings a new level of comfort to your home. And with a few trendy exceptions, most of the picks on our list are timeless classics you’ll love as much in a few years as you do now. Go ahead, get cozy!

Park Armchair

If you haven't heard of Edloe Finch, the furniture brand was founded by former NFL player Darryl Sharpton. The site offers all the modern pieces, like this green chair, you'll need to spruce up your space. The combination of steel legs in a brushed gold finish (or black, if that's your preference) and a kiln-dried hardwood frame make for a sturdy base here. Plus, the cushions are upholstered in velvet, and have a filling of both foam and feathers for an extra plush, supportive experience.

Upholstery Material: Velvet | Cushion Material: Foam and feathers | Colors: Three

Drew Chair by Drew Barrymore

This barrel-shaped cloud from Drew Barrymore's Walmart line is a House Beautiful favorite. It's wrapped up in cozy bouclé fabric, has a 360-degree swivel and is shockingly budget-friendly at under $300. What's not to love? It comes in a classic cream or a sage green, and there are already three plush pillows to relax against.

Upholstery Material: Bouclé fabric | Cushion Material: Sinuous spring | Colors: Two

Coburn Armless Chair

An armless chair allows you to relax in a variety of positions, so if you prefer space to sit criss-crossed, it's a great pick. Its modular design lends itself well to pairs, or even four placed across from each other for an easily-rearranged conversation pit. The chair is made from performance fabric that's stain and spill-resistant, so wine nights can happen in peace.

Upholstery Material: Performance crypton | Cushion Material: Foam, sterilized down and feathers | Colors: One

Haven Alyssum Occasional Chair

Ashley Tisdale's interior design line with HomeThreads feels modern and laid-back. This chair, in particular, is a dream for a minimalist decorator who wants to give their room as many clean lines as possible. This is a deceptively comfortable accent chair, courtesy of the overstuffed cushions that attach to the metal frame. You may not be able to tell from the photo, but unlike the traditional L that the seat and back make, the ones here form a V, allowing you to really lean into the relaxed shape.

Upholstery Material: Cotton Blend | Cushion Material: Not listed | Colors: One

Isaac Upholstered Armchair

Pricing will vary depending on the color and fabric you choose for this Pottery Barn accent chair, but that's what's great about it. You can customize it to your home's design aesthetic, whether you want a neutral piece that blends right in (we stand by navy as being a neutral!) or a floral print that immediately draws your eyes in.

Upholstery Material: Polyester | Cushion Material: Not listed | Colors: 100+

Bristol Armchair

For the bold who wants to add some pattern to their living rooms or dens, bring this gorgeous floral pattern home. The curved arms and extra wide seat in this armchair feel like something you'd see at your stylish grandma's house. It screams cottagecore and comes in 24 different patterns (and four solids, for some balance).

Upholstery Material: 55 percent linen and 45 percent cotton | Cushion Material: Polyester | Colors: 28

Vela Chair

Abisko Plush Yarrow Gold Lounge Chair

This plush chair comes in two shades though we're partial to the mustard hue. You can't tell from the photos, but according to one customer who bought this chair, it doesn't attract dog fur! So pet parents, rest assured that you and your beloved furry pal can enjoy post-work cuddles on this chair.

Upholstery Material: 100 percent polyester | Cushion Material: High density foam and fiber| Colors: One

Outdoor Anatolie Rocking Wicker Chair

Just because your seating is outdoor-graded doesn’t mean that it has to be uncomfortable. The cushions on this chair feel like sitting on a cloud, and they’re mildew resistant with machine washable covers. With the rocking feature, the chair is giving front porch retiree vibes with a far more modern silhouette.

Upholstery Material: Polyester | Cushion Material: Polyester| Colors: Two

Reyna Chair

This lightweight chair with a unique silhouette almost looks like a statue in your home, but don't worry: it's comfy. If you're committed to a more neutral color palette, but don't want your space to feel flat, experiment with shape and texture via this supportive accent chair.

Upholstery Material: Performance fabric | Cushion Material: Foam and poly fibers | Colors: Four

Amber Bouclé Swivel Chair

Shearling chairs arrived with a bang on the design scene back in 1970s Scandinavia and haven't really gone anywhere since. Though the silhouettes have adapted to a slightly more contemporary approach to living, the original warm vibes are still there. As you may be able to tell, it's a subtly modified and petite version of the classic swivel barrel chair, making it the perfect size to tuck into a nook.

Upholstery Material: 95 percent polyester, 5 percent acrylic | Cushion Material: Foam| Colors: One

Velvet Accent Chair

This chair won't look the best in the middle of a room, but if you want a seat in the corner—say for your reading nook—this comfy find works. The wide surface area and puffy cushions practically beg you to just plop down on it and stay there for an hour or two.

Upholstery Material: Velvet | Cushion Material: Foam | Colors: Three

Ojai Lounge Chair

This lounge chair may be named for a city in California, but this design is all about Shaker-style-meets-Danish Modern. If the oversized cushions aren't enough to make you comfortable, the white glove delivery should be. Plus, how could we pass up a Rejuvenation pick for $600 off?

Upholstery Material: Linen blend | Cushion Material: Not listed | Colors: One

Viv Grand Swivel Chair

The oversized, round seat cushion on this swivel lounge chair is just begging you to take a day off from work in order to lounge here. We're partial to this sand-colored distressed velvet, but there's dozens of fabrics and colorways to choose from, so you can custom build it to your liking.

Upholstery Material: Various | Cushion Material: Resilient, medium-firm foam | Colors: 48

Camden Chair

For a reading chair you can curl up in, add this Apt2B option to cart. The leg-less design is also perfect for those who don't like seeing the floor space underneath their furniture pieces. Plus, the sturdy, dacron-wrapped foam can also stand up to long periods of lounging without sagging, so feel free to snuggle in.

Upholstery Material: 85 percent polyester, 15 percent arcylic | Cushion Material: Foam with feather and fiber fill | Colors: Three

The Essential Chair

Made from recycled velvet, this Sabai armchair was designed with sustainability as a priority, including the pillows that are filled with 100 percent recycled fiber. The sheen on the fabric has a rumpled, lived-in look that'll make any home feel instantly more inviting.

Upholstery Material: Recycled velvet | Cushion Material: Recycled fiber| Colors: Eight

Como Swivel Chair

This is a bedroom chair you can lounge in while you get glammed up, or collapse dramatically into at the end of the day. Don't let the geometric silhouette fool you, this elegant chair is still extra plush, and the shelter arm cradles you in an extra cozy way.

Upholstery Material: Velvet | Cushion Material: Not listed | Colors: Three

Park Armchair

Albany Park is the kind of brand that makes shopping for essential pieces, like comfy chairs, fun. Here's why: You know when you're on a site with such an enormous inventory, you almost forget what you're even looking for? Albany Park doesn't do that. Instead, the husband-and-wife duo designed five perfect lounge chairs that take all of the stress out of sorting through thousands of nearly identical models. Our personal favorite is the Park, which comes in eight colors and two leg finishes. Of course, the velvet in Rust paired with gold-toned legs is our top pick. What makes it so comfy is the high-resiliency foam wrapped in feathers, so prepare to sit on what we can only imagine clouds feel like.

Upholstery Material: Velvet | Cushion Material: High-resiliency foam | Colors: Seven

Accent Chair

We're never going to pass up style for comfort, and this affordable find (read: under $200) combines both. It also comes in multiple colors, shapes, and functions. Wondering about that last one? Allow us to explain: You can get this as a traditional comfy chair, a high-back armchair, or a rocking chair. The first two may not do much, but rocking chairs are extremely soothing. That said, if you're not in the market for a rocking chair, opt for the classic accent chair style. The cushions and the covers are removable for easy cleaning, so feel free to go bold and get this chair in white.

Upholstery Material: Linen | Cushion Material: High-density sponge | Colors: Eight

Japandi Boucle Accent Chair

We love a sculptural chair that isn't just there for decoration. Take this Homary accent piece, for instance. The cushioning, which coverers the seat, arms, and back, is super dense, putting it on the firmer side of the comfy scale, but still extremely cozy. Get it in this forrest green color or opt for something a bit quieter, like white or gray. We're feeling the green though, especially if your living room is already neutral in tone.

Upholstery Material: Boucle | Cushion Material: Foam | Colors: Three

Modern Accent Chair

This $300 accent chair is all about the cushions—or should we say pillows? Both the seat and back cushions are filled with a made of a seven-inch thick, high-density sponge material that is as plush as it looks. The covers are also both removable, so in the case of spills, feel free to simply unzip and toss them in the wash. As for the cushions themselves, those are also removable for easy plumping and fluffing in the vent they go a bit flat. If you want to go for serious comfort, opt for the matching ottoman as well.

Upholstery Material: Denim | Cushion Material: High-density sponge | Colors: Five

Lucia Wing Chair

We've mentioned classic wingbacks in this list without actually showing one of our favorites, such as this West Elm find. Here's the thing about wingbacks: They first emerged in Europe throughout the 1720s to accommodate the voluminous outfits, but they made a much-welcomed return at the start of the midcentury modern era, which is where West Elm comes in. Most of its pieces, from the bed frames to the accessories, are inspired by the beloved design movement that still reigns around the world.

Upholstery Material: Various | Cushion Material: Fiber-wrapped foam | Colors: 51

Behudin Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Not only is this lounge chair and ottoman set highly durable, waterproof, and easy to clean, but it also reclines, making it one of the most comfy chairs on the list. It comes in four colors, but we're partial to the sea-inspired dark cyan velvet pictured. The storage pocket may not directly contribute to the comfort level of this chair set, but it does limit how often you'll have to get up to grab your book, remote, or cell phone, so it counts in our book.

Upholstery Material: Linen | Cushion Material: Foam | Colors: Two

Adams Armchair

Castlery's Adams armchair is surrounded by fluffy cushions on all sides, including the two just inside the arm rests. The seat, though, is what makes it so comfy—even though it looks a bit unassuming and is easy to overlook. It's filled with foam, fiber, and pocket springs, giving you that sink-in feel while still being supported for hours on end. For this particular chair, we'd actually suggest shying away from throw pillows because it will hugely hinder your ability to lean back, letting your back relax.

Upholstery Material: 100 percent polyester | Cushion Material: Foam | Colors: Three

Field 2-Piece Lounger

Even if you're not a big DIY person, you'll be able to handle the assembly of this chair. In fact, it doesn't require any tools to put together. It features deep seats, plush cushions, and a premium polyester fabric, but the best part is that it's part of a collection, so if you move into a bigger space and want to opt for an à la carte set, you can.

Upholstery Material: Polyester | Cushion Material: Foam| Colors: Six

Penn Chair

We were a bit surprised to find such a luxurious comfy chair for less than $400 at West Elm, but we're not mad about it. Available in three colors, the Penn chair is lofted atop dark metal legs, which give it a more sophisticated feel than the glamorous gold-toned alternative. The slightly curved arms and a roomy seat make it so comfortable.

Upholstery Material: 65 percent polyester, 35 percent recycled polyester | Cushion Material: Fiber-wrapped foam | Colors: Four

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