Wingback Armchair

Wide and Private, the Wingback Armchair

Another piece of furniture that falls under the category of antique armchairs is the wingback armchair. A wingback armchair is a chair which is usually fully and generously upholstered. It has wings rising up from the arm then joining the back at a ninety degree angle or wider. It was said and assumed that the reason why the wingback armchair is designed as so is to prevent drafts from old houses from reaching the upper torso and to protect the skin of ladies from too much heat from a roaring fireplace. A further purpose a wingback armchair serve to address is to allow the sitter a certain level of privacy.

Privacy right now is still an issue and something that most people would like to have and preserve only even in a short time of span. With this in mind, our historical wingback armchair has already been developed and has already evolved to address this certain factor of life. The wingback armchair today has been recreated to have exaggerated upholstery and wings and angled more than usually. The traditionally wingback armchair proportions are challenged as the sitter would usually find himself enclosed already in a soaring and oversized canopy which is enough statement equivalent to leave me alone.

The designs and styles of the modern wingback armchair are really interesting and charming. It is no longer just suited in the inside of the house but they become a great and functional accessory as well for the outsides. An example is the Seagrass Wingback Armchair by Ocean Living and Décor which is simply applicable for coastal living. This chair has a casual elegance in any space. It is a well constructed piece with hand-woven chunky knits of water hyacinth sea grass over a mahogany hardwood frame.

If you want it traditional and cozy, the Purple Lined Cloud Antiques can offer a wingback armchair fireside reading chair that has traditional upholstering. The chair has been upholstered in good quality tufted upholstery fabric with a sprung horse hair seat. The cabriole front legs end in pad feet and squared cut splayed back legs. Its sprung seat has a serpentine front edge makes it very unique and traditional.

Touch Interiors also have their own set of the wingback armchair and note worthy is the Christophe Wingback Armchair that comes in 2 colors. With a choice of either black or grey, this stunning linen upholstered armchair is adorned with silver studs and black leather arm caps. It stands on sturdy oak legs. This armchair is a perfect combination of style and comfort.

If you wants modern and funky, the Zebra Wingback Armchair from Eccola might be the one you are looking for. Upholstered in a zebra like cozy fabric, this would definitely stand out and be the center piece in the room where you will situate it to. Averagely padded and medium in space, this safari themed chair would surely be one furniture you would want to pass on to your children.

A wingback armchair is definitely an interesting and attractive piece of furniture for your home and it works best especially if you want some me time.