wingback chair

High-sided armchair

A wingback chair is an upholstered armchair with a high back that extends forward on both sides, forming "wings" that originally served to shield the sitter from drafts.

The design dates to 17th-century England and remains associated with traditional or formal interiors: He settled into the leather wingback chair by the fireplace.

design

upholstery

Furniture's textile layer

velvet · linen · chenille · frame · legs · silhouette · slipcover · reupholster · statement piece

classic

antique

Old valued collectible

Chippendale · Queen Anne · Victorian · Georgian · Regency · colonial · mahogany · walnut · oak · cabriole

fireside

hearth

Fireplace floor area

warmth · glow · mantelpiece · crackle · logs · chimney · inglenook · evening · library · study

comfort

cozy

Warm and snug

padded · supportive · enveloping · nestled · relaxation · restful · warmth · welcoming · repose · ease

elegant

refined

Purified or cultured

ornate · opulent · sumptuous · aristocratic · distinguished · formal · drawing room · manor · luxurious · handcrafted

Categories
Opposites
enclosure/protection

wingback chairbench

Shared seating surface

bar stool · stool · ottoman · pouf · folding chair

formality/style

wingback chairbeanbag chair

Pellet-stuffed seating pouch

folding chair · lawn chair · camping chair · plastic chair · gaming chair

structural complexity

wingback chairstool

Backless sitting furniture

milking stool · floor cushion · step stool · wooden stool · folding stool

Family

back, wing, chair, winged, wings, chairs, wingback, wingbacks

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G