The Best Accent Chairs for Small Spaces

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Your small living room needs one more seat, and you want it to be the fun piece, the one with color. But every chair you like online turns out to be 34 inches wide, and in your room that means blocking the walkway.

The direct answer: for a small room, choose a chair under 28″ wide and 26″ deep, in a bold color. A compact chair in blush pink, green or orange adds personality and a seat without eating the room. Save oversized swivel chairs for rooms with space to spare. Here’s the best accent chair for small spaces in every size.

Our top pick for small spaces

Gaussen Blush Pink Chenille Accent Chair

Best for: the tightest corners that still need a comfortable, colorful seat.

At just 27.7″ wide and 21.4″ deep, it’s the smallest chair on our list, and at 31.8 lb it’s easy to move. It has soft chenille, a solid wood frame, supportive arms and about 20 minutes of assembly. Blush pink adds warmth without shouting.

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Want to turn between the TV and the window? The KISLOT swivel chair is only 27.2″ wide. Want a statement shape? The orange velvet pumpkin chair.

The Best Accent Chairs for Small Spaces

Best for the tightest cornersGaussen Blush Pink Chenille Accent Chair

27.7″ × 21.4″, 31.8 lb, blush pink chenille.

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Best for a mid-century statementVKNOW Green Mohair Barrel Chair With Walnut Legs

Green faux mohair barrel on walnut legs, 26″ wide.

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Best for a playful shapeDewhut Orange Velvet Pumpkin Barrel Chair

Orange velvet pumpkin barrel, 28″ wide, 300 lb.

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Best for swiveling in a small roomKISLOT Swivel Accent Chair With Wood Base

27.2″ swivel chair with an open back and wood base.

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Best for a cozy swivel in a bigger cornerVANOMi 34" Camel Swivel Barrel Chair

34″ camel swivel barrel, warm and textured.

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Best for contrast against a dark wallVANOMi 32" White Oversized Reading Chair

32″ white oversized reading chair.

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Best for lounging in a larger roomUNUQLIVCO 39" Oversized Swivel Armchair

39″ swivel with machine-washable covers.

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What Size Accent Chair Fits a Small Room?

In a small room, depth matters as much as width, because depth is what sticks into your walkway. Aim for under 28″ wide and under 26″ deep, and leave about 30″ to walk past.

Also check seat height. Most comfortable chairs are 17″–19″. Very low seats look lounge-y but are hard to get up from.

We compared these by footprint, seat height, swivel, fabric, weight and assembly. We haven’t sat in them ourselves. Our notes come from listed specs. The Sugar Berry Score is our own small-space rating, not Amazon’s star rating.

Small Accent Chairs for the Tightest Corners

These three take about 4–5 square feet of floor, small enough for a corner beside the sofa or a spot by the window.

Best for the tightest corners: Gaussen Blush Pink Chenille Accent Chair

Sugar Berry Score: ★★★★½ 4.6/5

This chenille reading chair is the best accent chair for small spaces we found. It works as a fall accent chair for a small living room and all year.

• Size: 27.7″ W × 21.4″ D × 29.1″ H
• Fabric: chenille, blush pink
• Frame: solid wood
• Weight: 31.8 lb
• Setup: about 20 minutes. Foam needs 24–72 hours to fully expand.

👍 Pros

• The smallest footprint here
• Light enough to move around
• A wide back and arms for comfort
• Warm pink is cheerful without being loud

👎 Cons

• Chenille can pill
• A compact seat for larger adults

At 21.4″ deep, this chair barely touches your walkway. Tuck it beside a sofa arm with a small side table.

Blush pink looks fresh with green plants and warm wood.

Not for: anyone who wants a big, sink-in lounge chair.

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Best mid-century statement: VKNOW Green Mohair Barrel Chair

Sugar Berry Score: ★★★★½ 4.5/5

A barrel accent chair like this is the essence of a neo deco accent chair, and it’s the narrowest small accent chair here.

• Size: 26″ W × 25.6″ D × 28.9″ H
• Fabric: faux mohair, green
• Frame: solid rubberwood, walnut legs, three-leg design, holds 300 lb
• Assembly: under 10 minutes

👍 Pros

• The narrowest chair here, at 26″
• The sculptural barrel shape is a focal point
• Rounded edges are safe around kids
• Scratch-resistant legs

👎 Cons

• Three legs feel different from four
• Mohair texture can catch pet hair
• Open back, so there’s less head support

This is the neo-deco pick: a curvy shape, rich green and walnut legs. It looks like art in a corner.

Put it by a window with a floor lamp and you have a reading nook in 5 square feet.

Not for: people who want a high back to rest their head.

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Best for swiveling in a small room: KISLOT Swivel Accent Chair

Sugar Berry Score: ★★★★ 4.4/5

It’s the most compact swivel accent chair here, and a true accent chair for small spaces that also works as a small accent chair by a window.

• Size: 27.2″ W × 25.4″ D × 28.3″ H
• Seat: 23.6″ W × 22″ D × 18.3″ H
• Swivel: 360°, wood base
• Frame: solid wood, holds 300 lb
• Fabric: 100% polyester, light gray. About 15 minutes to assemble.

👍 Pros

• Swivels without needing more floor
• A comfortable 18.3″ seat height
• Easy-clean polyester
• The open back looks light

👎 Cons

• Light gray is a neutral, so add color with a pillow
• Swivel bases take a little more space when turning
• No bold color option shown

A swivel chair is great in a small room that faces two ways, toward the TV and toward guests, without moving the chair.

Leave a few inches around it so it can turn freely.

Not for: anyone who wants a bold color straight out of the box.

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A Velvet Accent Chair for a Small Space

If you only have room for one chair, make it memorable. A sculptural velvet chair does the decorating for you.

Best for a playful shape: Dewhut Orange Velvet Pumpkin Chair

Sugar Berry Score: ★★★★ 4.4/5

This pumpkin-shaped velvet accent chair is the best velvet accent chair for a small space. If you prefer a bouclé accent chair, look at the VANOMi below.

• Size: 28.15″ W × 27.17″ D × 28.9″ H
• Fabric: velvet, orange
• Legs: 4 metal legs with foot pads, holds 300 lb
• Design: pumpkin-shaped channel sections

👍 Pros

• A statement shape and color in one
• Wide, cozy seat
• Foot pads protect floors
• Perfect for fall and fun all year

👎 Cons

• 27″ deep, a bit more walkway used
• Velvet shows pet hair
• Low back

Orange velvet against a white or green wall is instant personality. Keep the rest of the corner simple: one side table, one plant.

The pumpkin shape feels seasonal in fall, but the bright orange works year-round.

Not for: homes with shedding pets, or anyone who wants a neutral chair.

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Bigger Swivel Chairs for a Small Living Room (Only If You Have the Space)

These are wonderfully comfortable, but at 32″–39″ wide they need a bigger corner. In a truly small room, one of the compact chairs above is the better choice.

Best cozy swivel for a bigger corner: VANOMi 34″ Camel Swivel Barrel Chair

Sugar Berry Score: ★★★★ 4.1/5

A bouclé swivel chair like this is a cozy swivel chair for a small living room, but it isn’t a small swivel chair at 34″.

• Size: 34″ W × 34″ D × 28″ H
• Swivel: 360°, round base
• Fabric: bouclé-style sherpa fleece, camel
• Frame: wood, polymer foam. Under 10 minutes to assemble.

👍 Pros

• Warm camel texture
• Full swivel
• Cozy barrel shape
• Quick setup

👎 Cons

• 34″ square is big for a small room
• Fuzzy fabric attracts lint

This needs about 8 square feet plus swivel room. It’s best in a bedroom corner or a living room over 12 ft wide.

Camel is a warm neutral. Pair it with a bright throw.

Not for: small living rooms under about 11 ft wide.

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Best for contrast against a dark wall: VANOMi 32″ White Oversized Reading Chair

Sugar Berry Score: ★★★★ 4.0/5

It’s the ultimate statement chair against a black wall. As an accent chair for a dark wall, white fleece gives the strongest contrast.

• Size: 32.28″ W × 32.28″ D × 31.5″ H
• Seat: 23.62″ W × 20.47″ D × 13.39″ H
• Fabric: fleece, white (also black, brown and camel)
• Frame: solid wood. Mostly pre-assembled, about 10 minutes.

👍 Pros

• Bright white pops against a black accent wall
• Mostly pre-assembled
• Thick cushions
• Several colors

👎 Cons

• The 13.39″ seat is very low (most are 17″–19″)
• White fleece stains easily
• 32″ square is big for a small room

The low seat is the thing to know. It’s lounge-y and cozy for reading, but hard for some people to get up from.

Against a dark wall, it’s a dramatic statement piece.

Not for: anyone with knee or back trouble, or homes with kids and pets.

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Best for lounging in a larger room: UNUQLIVCO 39″ Oversized Swivel Armchair

Sugar Berry Score: ★★★★ 4.0/5

This cream swivel accent chair is a full 360-degree swivel armchair built for lounging.

• Size: 39.3″ W × 34.2″ D × 29.1″ H
• Seat: 30.7″ wide, 7″ high-resilience foam
• Swivel: 360°, solid wood base with a floor-protecting gasket
• Frame: reinforced steel, holds 330 lb
• Covers: machine-washable, 3 removable pillows. Nearly assembled.

👍 Pros

• Machine-washable covers
• A very wide, comfortable seat
• Smooth, quiet swivel
• Almost no assembly

👎 Cons

• 39.3″ wide, the largest here
• Cream fleece shows dirt, though the covers wash
• Needs a big corner

This is a chair-and-a-half. In a small room, it replaces a loveseat rather than adding to one.

The washable covers make cream practical, even with kids.

Not for: small rooms that already have a sofa.

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Accent Chairs for Small Spaces Compared

Which Accent Chair Should You Choose?

• If your corner is tiny, get the Gaussen blush pink chair.
• If you want a sculptural statement, get the VKNOW green barrel chair.
• If you want a fun shape and color, get the Dewhut orange pumpkin chair.
• If you need to swivel in a small room, get the KISLOT swivel chair.
• If you have a bigger corner, consider the VANOMi camel swivel, VANOMi white chair or UNUQLIVCO oversized swivel.

Who These Are Not For

Skip an accent chair if:

• Adding it would leave less than 30″ of walkway.
• You really need a second sofa. Look at a compact modular sofa.
• You want a full boho room plan. See our boho living room built around one chair.

The Bottom Line on Accent Chairs for Small Spaces

Go compact and colorful. For most small rooms, the Gaussen blush pink chair adds a comfortable seat and color in just over 4 square feet.

For more ideas, read small-space color ideas and our boho small living room guide.

See Gaussen Blush Pink Chenille Accent Chair on Amazon →