11 Stylish Wingback Chairs That’ll Instantly Elevate Your Space
The power anaccent chairhas to jazz up a space is unmatched, and no chair does it quite like the wingback chair. Aptly named thanks to its “winged” sides, these chairs (also known as club chairs, fireside chairs, and grandfather chairs) were created with both style and functionality in mind. Designed to cocoon the user in its shape, its high back and winged sides were traditionally intended to shield the sitter from drafts as well as to trap heat from the nearby fireplace. With that being said, it’s no surprise that these chairs have garnered an antiquated reputation for being stuffy, formal pieces that have no place in modern homes when in actuality that couldn’t be further from the truth.
These chairs are the definition of cozy and thanks tomodern design tastes, they’ve also received a major upgrade in recent years, with current iterations striking the perfect balance between the beloved classic design and comfy, modern styling. Looking to get your hands on a chic wingback accent chair for your home? Below, we rounded up 11 of the most stylish wingback chairs you’ll love cozying up in all year long.