A wingback chair, or a wing chair, is a classic furniture piece with wings mounted to the back of the chair stretching down to the arm rest. The purpose of these wings was to enclose the head or torso areas of the body in order to provide comfortable protection from drafts, and to trap the heat from a fireplace in the area where the person would be sitting.
Though you may say that a wingback chair is too old-fashioned, it can be easily integrated into many modern interiors, as you know this is a hot trend to incorporate a single vintage piece to make it an eye-catcher.
Traditional Wingback Chairs
A traditional vintage-styled wingback chair is a great idea to rock in any interior, from a rustic to a glam space. Such a chair will bring a sophisticated feel to your space and if you choose some bold color: fuchsia, navy, emerald, mustard or any other, a wow effect is guaranteed. Try mixed upholstery: a front and seat in one color, and the back done with floral or striped upholstery to make the chair look bolder. As leather is one of the hottest trends now, you may take a traditional wingback upholstered with leather.
a refined navy tufted velvet chair is a cool statement piece, which can be integrated into many interiors
a pink tufted velvet wingback with a matching footrest is right what you need for a reading space
a boring classic wingback is given a fresh look with hot pink upholstery to match a girlish space
a vintage rustic dining room is spruced up with pink floral upholstery wingback chairs
classic cream and vertical stripe chairs are a nice idea for a nautical interior
a vintage dark green wingback with light-colored wooden framing is a gorgeous statement piece
a vintage wingback armchair is given a bold look with floral upholstery on the back and orange on the front
a traditional wingback chair in black and white stripes for a vintage and rustic interior
a teal tufted velvet chair is a great fit for a modern boho space like this one
opt for a leather wingback chair for a fresh take and a textural look in your space
Modern Wingback Chairs
There are many modern and fresh takes on a traditional wingback chair. With unique and creative shapes and lines, with bold upholstery and pillows, with hand-painted backs and seats. Spruce up a vintage or rustic space with bold modern wingbacks of some vibrant shade, make your glam space even more glam with a faux fur or pink velvet wingback chair. Don’t be afraid of mixed upholstery here and of unique material combos like wood and fabric or leather, velvet and metal legs and so on. Such a chair will be everywhere on its place: in a living or dining room, in a home office or a reading nook and so on.
a bold take on a wingback chair with a super tall back and gilded legs for a modern space
a bold wingback chair with a mid-century modern twist in grey and blue is a show-stopper in this moody space
a bold yellow wingback brings a cheerful feel and colorful touch to the space
a couple of very bold and colorful upholstered wingback chairs and a bold artwork make the nook vibrant
a creamy wingback adds a chic and elegant touch to the space and is a comfy furniture piece
a fresh and unique take on a classic wingback with a geometric design and a hand painted back
a fresh take on a wingback chair done with a more modern shape and creamy faux fur
a girlish take on a wingback with a soft curved back and in light pink color
a modern creamy wingback chair used as a home office piece for comfortable working
a modern custom take on a wingback chair in mustard yellow is a refined solution
a modern take on a classic wingback in sunny yellow is a great base for a reading space
a modern take on a wingback with eye-catchy armrests and a matching foot stool
a mustard velvet wingback styled as in the 1950s is ideal for a mid-century modern space
modern green wingback chairs and a simple wooden dining set contrast creating a unique look
an elegant take on a wingback, a black velvet chair with chic lines and shapes