Interior design can be a tricky enterprise, particularly if you have a limited range of furniture to work with. Most people assume their work is done when they have a table, bureau and some seating in place, but in fact the world of decorating has advanced a long way past such utilitarian concerns. Today, you can find a wide variety of accent pieces, sofa tables and more to create flow and beauty where before there was nothing but unbroken hardwood.One of the most popular options is the accent chair, generally considered a piece whose aesthetic value far outweighs its function.