The 10 Best Wingback Chairs
This wiki has been updated 15 times since it was first published in September of 2020. Originally designed to shield the occupant from cold drafts, the wingback chair has become a staple in many homes. It is versatile and stands apart from other furnishings in both practicality and style. You can use it to add color to a corner, coziness to a bedroom, or comfort to a living room. This list includes traditional and modern accent pieces that complement any interior space. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. Boss Office Traditional
2. Great Deal Furniture Jameson
3. Coaster Home Furnishings Armchair
Editor's Notes
October 01, 2020:
According to historians, the wingback chair dates back to the late 1600s. The distinctive feature known as the wings varies from one model to the next. Essentially, the first chairs came with long rectangular panels that extended from the seat to the tip of the backrest. These panels were intended to block the cold air. As styles and needs changed, the chair took on different forms. Now you can find designs that have wings that spread out like a butterfly or curve to mimic a bird about to scoop its prey.
The Coaster Home Furnishings Armchair, for example, echoes the original shape of the Queen Anne's chair and includes such details as button tufting and nailhead trim. Other designs have modern touches like the Best Choice Products Wood Frame with rocking rails. Depending on your needs, you may prefer a model that reclines, such as the Christopher Knight Home Westeros or one that has massage settings like the Relaxixi Elizabeth.
Except for the recliner models, most of the chairs listed here are suitable for home or office use. They also work well in lounge areas in public spaces. Many of the options on this list have a seat height of about 17 inches. If you prefer chairs that sit low to the ground, the Relaxixi Elizabeth is a practical choice. Or perhaps consider one of these armchairs to suit your needs.
Before you buy a wingback chair, though, make sure you have enough space to accommodate the size. Options like the Christopher Knight Home Westeros, though narrow, will need at least 16-inches of extra space to recline.
Regardless of which style you choose, you cannot go wrong with a wingback chair. The models on this list have either a sturdy wood or metal frame and can withstand daily use.
Special Honors
Birchlane Cavender The Birchlane Cavender is suited for traditional or modern decor. It has silver nailhead trim and features a removable seat cushion, matching lumbar pillow, and a solid wood frame. birchlane.com
4. Best Choice Products Wood Frame
5. Elle Decor Farmhouse
6. Christopher Knight Home Westeros
7. Artechworks Velvet Tufted
8. Relaxixi Elizabeth
9. Madison Park Artsy Watercolor
10. Modway Helm
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