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Accent Chairs: Seat Size, Room Layout and Upholstery
An accent chair can introduce a new colour, provide a reading seat or turn a sofa arrangement into a conversation area. Start with how it will be used. A compact occasional chair, a broader lounge chair and a swivel model can look equally appealing in a photograph while taking up quite different amounts of space.
Compare the space each chair occupies
| Chair | Overall width × depth × height | Seat information in the listing |
|---|---|---|
| Dysart Armchair Natural Linen | 61 × 73 × 81.5cm | 47cm seat height; 51cm seat width between arms and 50cm seat depth. |
| Tyrone Lounge Chair - Rust | 84 × 80 × 75cm | Spring seat; upholstered in Giselle 19 Rust. Ask for seat height if this is important to your choice. |
| Swivel Chair Catene - Boucle Cream | Approximately 80 × 80 × 76cm | Approximately 44cm seat height and 58cm seat depth; swivel design in cream bouclé. |
Catene’s dimensions above are rounded conversions from the inches published on its product page. Tyrone is 23cm wider than Dysart overall. Two chairs of that width use 46cm more space before allowing for a gap between them, so it is worth comparing the whole seating arrangement.
Consider the seat as well as the silhouette
Seat depth affects how you sit: compare the measurements with a chair you already find comfortable. A deeper seat may suit a relaxed position, while another person may prefer a shorter reach to the back cushion. Overall chair height does not tell you its seat height. If a measurement is missing, ask for it before ordering.
For a swivel chair, leave room for the chair to turn without meeting a side table, wall or curtain. The static width and depth are a starting point; check the clearance needed for the position and movement you intend.
Choose upholstery for the way the room is used
Tyrone introduces a warm rust colour; Dysart’s Natural Linen finish is a quieter option; cream bouclé gives Catene a different texture. Use the stated fabric description and care instructions rather than assuming that a colour or texture is stain-resistant. Ask what fabric samples are available if you need to compare with an existing sofa.
Make the final layout work
Mark out the chair and the nearby table together. Check that you can reach a drink or reading light without putting the table in the route through the room. Also measure the delivery route: a chair’s depth can be as important as its width at a tight doorway.
Adding a footrest? Our footstool size and placement guide explains how to compare the footprint and height beside your chair.
See our seating collection or contact our team with the model name and the seat or access measurements you need confirmed.
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