There are countless occasional chairs available today. But there’s little doubt that the most enduring design of all is the wingback chair, with its history dating back to the late 17th century. How ...

Classic and timeless, a wingback chair can add elegance to your living room or comfort to your reading nook or nursery. Wingbacks were originally designed to enclose the head and upper torso to offer ...

Wingback chairs have evolved since Thomas Chippendale’s original design in the 1600s. Despite its classic lines, this regal, tall-back seating isn’t limited to traditional interior design. Nowadays, ...

Before: This vintage wing back chair was beautifully crafted but had seen better days. After: Updating its original frame and applying leopard cut velvet grospoint fabric, Zimman’s transformed this ...

Pride of the past, seat of the future: the classic wingback chair has sealed its legacy as a testament of timeless heritage. It was first introduced in England as a response to a need: protection ...

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