can you mix different chair styles in one room?

Mixing styles often yields a much better room than a strict matched set. An antique accent chair is meant to stand out slightly from the main seating. You just need a common thread to tie the room together. Matching the timber colour or using complementary fabrics helps bridge the gap between different eras.

what fabrics work best on antique chairs?

Natural fibres like wool, linen and cotton velvet tend to sit best on antique frames. They breathe well and age gracefully alongside old wood. Avoid shiny synthetic fabrics if you want to retain a period feel. A classic damask or a subtle stripe rarely goes wrong.

I have a small alcove in my hallway and I want to put a chair there, but I'm worried it might look out of place if the wood doesn't match the skirting boards?

Do not worry about matching skirting boards. Wood finishes in a hallway rarely need to correspond exactly, and a contrast often looks better. An antique accent chair works well in an alcove. It breaks up empty space and provides practical seating.

My partner thinks we should buy a matching pair for either side of the fireplace, but I heard it is acceptable to use two different antique occasional chairs. Who is right?

You are both right. A pair frames a fireplace neatly, but two different chairs bring a relaxed feel to the room. Just ensure the seat heights are roughly similar.

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Antique Accent Chairs

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Antique accent chairs are single, decorative seats originally designed to stand against a wall and be brought into the centre of a room when extra guests arrived.