A wingback chair was first introduced in England during the 1600s, and the basic design has remained unchanged since. It is a chair with “wings” attached to the back of the chair, typically, but not always, stretching down to the arm rest. The purpose of the “wings” was to shield the occupant of the chair from drafts, and to trap the heat from a fireplace in the area where the person would be sitting. Such a piece of furniture seems to be a perfect one for fall and winter, doesn’t it? Just imagine sitting by the fire in such a chair and enjoying the warmth, perfection!
Traditional Wingback Chairs
A traditional wingback chair can be with two standard wing styles – the flat wing and the scroll wing. It’s usually very refined, with wood or leather covered legs and chic upholstery. It can be of any color and upholstery type – neutral, bold or dark, of leather, velvet or any other fabric that would match your space. Such a chair is a nice idea for a statement in the interior – rocking just one or two vintage items in a modern room is a very hot decor trend to add a refined touch. Try!
A bold boho nook with a dark green wingback chair and a matching footrest, lots of greenery, cacti and artworks.
A colorful space with navy curtains, a bright rug, a blue velvet wingback chair, a wooden dresser.
A vintage farmhouse nook with a refined plaid chair, a shabby chic coffee table and printed textiles is very cozy.
A cozy and chic reading nook with a rust velvet wingback chair , a bookshelf and a basket with faux fur.
A fall farmhouse living room with a fireplace, a plaid wingback chair, chests, artworks and pumpkins and gourds.
A French farmhouse nook with a plaid wingback chair, a chest and an artwork for a stylish rustic look.
A neutral farmhouse space with dove grey wingback chairs, pillows and blankets, a jute rug and a rough wooden table.
A neutral space done with elegant and cool white wingback chairs, pillows, a neutral side table and a lamp plus a basket with pillows.
A refined neutral farmhouse living room with a white wingback chair, pillows, a wooden table and a statement plant.
A refined Paris living room with a black fireplace, neutral furniture including an exquisite wingback chair, a refined chandelier.
A refined vintage-inspired space with a hunter green wingback chair and a footrest by the window to read comfortably here.
A retro cozy reading nook with a large bookcase, a green wingback chair and a yellow wall lamp is very comfortable.
A seaside cottage space done with neutral wingback chairs and pillows and chunky knit blanket.
A stylish and elegant reading nook with a creamy wingback chair and pillows plus a matching footrest and a floor lamp.
A stylish blue velvet wingback chair for adding a bright touch to the space and making it very stylish and chic.
Dove grey wingback chairs by IKEA with matching footrests, faux fur and pillows form a very cozy nook.
Dove grey wingback chairs with decorative nails, blankets and pillows for a cozy nook in your space.
Besides those two traditional types of wingback chairs, there are also bat wings and butterfly wings, among other types. The length, depth, vertical position and shape of the wings may vary from chair to chair, especially if we look at modern takes on traditional wingback chairs. Here you’ll see a wide range of colors, shapes, sizes that would easily fit any interior, even the most minimal one. Get inspired!
A beautiful blue nook with a blue wingback chair by the winfow, a bold artwork and accessories for decorating.
A cozy girlish reading nook with an exquisite blush wingback chair, a petal pillow and a table lamp.
A mid-century modern reading nook with a suspended bookshelf, a grey and orange wingback chair plus a footrest.
A stylish Scandinavian living room done in neutrals with a rattan wingback chair and black touches for more drama.
A super bright nook with a modern navy wingback chair, a mirror, a bright gallery wall and a potted plant.
A very refined neutral living room with a brown wingback lounger, a refined round mirror and lots of molding on the walls.
A whimsical reading nook with a burgundy velvet wingback chair, a bookshelf, a bold artwork and greenery.
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