wing chairs

High-sided armchairs

A wing chair is an upholstered armchair with a high back and side panels that project forward at head level, originally designed to shield the sitter from drafts.

The "wings" create a sense of enclosure.

Wing chairs remain popular in traditional and formal interior design: Two leather wing chairs flanked the fireplace.

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Opposites
enclosure/exposure

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Multi-person seats or sidelines

bar stools · poufs · ottomans · settees · chaise longues

formality/style

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Flexible cushions for sitting

folding chairs · gaming chairs · Adirondack chairs

seating capacity

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Upholstered multi-person seats

loveseats · daybeds · banquettes · sectionals · settees

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G