wingback chairs

High-sided sitting furniture

Wingback chairs are upholstered armchairs with high backs that extend forward on each side, forming "wings" that originally served to shield the sitter from drafts near fireplaces.

The design dates to 17th-century England and remains a traditional furniture staple: The study was furnished with leather wingback chairs.

Also called wing chairs.

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G