20+ Edgy, Modern Accent Chairs (+ Cat-Proofing Our Latest Additions)

There is a LOT of valuable information in today’s post. I’ll be showing you our newest accent chairs (and how I’m cat-proofing them) PLUS I’m sharing over 20 edgy, modern accent chairs I found online while looking for our own that I’m sure you’ll love!

So grab a cup of coffee or tea, sit back in your comfiest chair, and let’s dive right in!

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Our Great Room Update (+ How I’m Cat-Proofing Our Chairs)

Chairs are kind of an obsession of mine. Especially, chairs that have interesting shapes or architectural features.

Whether it’s finding the perfect chairs for our dining room, buying vintage chairs (waiting to be updated!), or just replacing worn-out or damaged ones, a great chair, or set of chairs, can really change the entire vibe of a space. So when I found the perfect pair of mid-century modern accent chairs for our living room, I couldn’t wait to show them off on Instagram (multiple times, I might add) and to share with all of you lovely readers my latest finds. 

When walking into our Great Room space, the first thing you’ll see are the lovely backs of our new accent chairs.

And here’s a look at them from the front.

The frame is a stained oak with lovely angles at every angle!

This ‘cat’s-eye-view’ really speaks to my love for architectural details in chairs!

Before adding these lovelies into our Great Room, I had to give in to the fact that my beloved, plush armchairs …

…had seen better days.

And this was mainly due to a couple of very sweet – but naughty – little cats. After a field day – MANY field days – with our chairs, our cats always slept like babies 🙂

After researching re-upholstery options and realizing that the cost of labour and materials would be 3X the cost of the original chairs (I kid you not – it was RIDICULOUSLY expensive!), I decided to replace our chairs with the Otio Mist Gray Oak Lounge Chairs from Article.

My Cat-Proofing Strategy & Furniture Protectors

We’ve had our new chairs for a little over 3 months now and my cat-proofing strategy is working really well – at least 90% of the time 😉

Here are the 3 main ways I’ve kept our cats from scratching our new chairs:

1. Temporary Coverings: For the first month, I covered up most of the chairs with some small 2 X 3 foot white faux rugs (pictured with our old plush chairs above). You can find various ones on Amazon. The rugs are decorative and effective at training the cats to see the chairs as comfortable places to sit, but not ‘scratch-worthy.’ Once I removed the rugs, the cats were not much interested in scratching. That is, until the last few days! Arg! So, as recently as yesterday, I’ve put the faux rugs back on to get them trained up again.  

2. Negative Reinforcement: Verbally deterring them whenever they get the itch to scratch. “No, no, no!” I say, using my stern voice! It definitely catches their attention. But you have to be consistent and respond immediately.

3. Positive Reinforcement: Encouraging positive feedback when they are at the scratching post nearby – this REALLY works well! It’s simply not enough to have a scratching post available. You need to encourage activity there. I even sing and play with the cats at the post with a song I made up called “the tower of fun!” Silly, but true. I make a point of getting up from whatever I am doing to encourage play at that spot. And now, our cat Frite, often runs towards the scratching post whenever he needs some extra love and attention 🙂

4. Furniture Protectors: While faux fur rugs on the chairs are a great, decorative option, my goal is to use this tactic as little as possible. After all, I love the look and shape of the chairs as they are. So, after some research, I found these Kohree brand furniture protectors (an Amazon’s Choice product) and place them wherever the cats have tried to scratch. It’s been a real game-changer!

Can you see the furniture protector on this side of the chair? 

Take a closer look.

These are fabulous! You can hardly tell they are there.

I have tried other furniture protectors, but these are the absolute best, in my opinion. They are sticky and double-sided, as well as see-through. It’s that sticky-ness that prevents your cat from wanting to scratch that spot.

I purchased the Kohree Brand Furniture Protector, XL 12 X 17 inch. You simply cut them down to the shape  you need and attach to the furniture.

They also provide 4 inch wide versions that roll out like tape to cover narrow areas. 

My strategy? Watch to see which areas the cats start to scratch, deterring them verbally (immediately), and if they return to that spot another time, I simply attach a piece to that spot.

The perfect choice for those of us who don’t want to compromise on style!

My Fave 20+ Edgy, Modern Accent Chairs

As promised, I want to share with you all the edgy, modern accent chairs that I found while online. I love various shapes and architectural details that include combinations of fabric/wood or fabric/metal. 

So many gorgeous options! 

Sites I visited included Amazon, Structube, Urban Barn, and Article – some of my go-to online destinations for mid-range price-points that are also available to me here in Canada. But in the list below, you can also find other affordable finds from Target, Urban Outfitters, and World Market, too. 

Several of the chairs on the list come in various colour combinations, so be sure to check out each site for more details. 

Just click on the corresponding links below.

 

 

NOTE:  In a few cases, shipping is limited at this time, but contact each merchant for the latest details on their site.

NOTE: I’ve included the name of each chair, so if a link does not take you where it should, just do a search of the product on the site noted below.

1. Natural Rattan Fallon Cocoon Chair with Cushion (World Market – US shipping only)

2. Timber Charme Tan Chair (Article)

3. Scarlett Modern Cobalt Velvet Chair (Amazon)

4. Mod Spearmint Aqua Armchair (Article)

5. Turoy Ivory Boucle Chair (Article)

6. Greta Century Modern Fabric Chair (Amazon)

7. Lento Black Leather Armchair (Article)

8. Tufted Fabric Chair Black Checkerboard (Amazon) – still cool and edgy in my books!

9. Chloe Velvet Armchair (Urban Outfitters – US shipping only)

10. Benny Armchair (Structube)

11. Sven Birch Ivory Chair (Article)

12. Regis Yarrow Gold Lounge Chair (Article)

13. Otio Mist Gray Oak Lounge Chair (Article). These are the chairs hubby and I purchased.

14. Embrace Moss Green Chair (Article)

15. Carole Metal and Rattan Chair (Urban Outfitters – US shipping only)

16. Modway Engage Mid-Century Modern Chair (Amazon)

17. Loa Graphite Lounge Chair (Article)

18. Mondo Chair Sorrento Vanilla (Urban Barn – shipping only available in Canada)

19. Courtney Bentwood Chair (Structube)

20. Angle Berry Pink Chair (Article)

21. Ceylon Woven Accent Chair (Target)

The following two are close in feel and style to what I now have in my living room and also worth checking out:

22. Denman Vapor Gray Chair (Article) (I almost purchased two of these, but decided ultimately on these instead).

23. Esters Wood Armchair (Target) (an even more affordable option for my US readers)

I hope you got some inspiration in this round-up of my fave 20+ edgy, modern accent chairs online. See you next time 🙂